Maurie Fields

Acting

Maurie Fields

Born August 4, 1926 · Manly, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Died December 18, 1995 · aged 69

Maurice "Maurie" Fields (4 August 1926 - 18 December 1995) was an Australian vaudeville performer, actor and stand-up comedian.

Known For

Evil AngelsEvil Angels · 1988
Evil Angels
6.81988
MovieDrama
Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder.
Death of a SoldierDeath of a Soldier · 1986
Death of a Soldier
3.21986
MovieDramaHistory
Based on a true story, James Coburn portrays a military lawyer assigned to defend a confessed psychotic killer. Set in the context of WWII and the uneasy US-Australian military alliance. The accused killer claims to have killed 3 women in order to possess their voices. Despite the defense lawyer's concerns that the killer is not fit to stand trial, the US military presses forward with the case and its desire to have the killer executed in order to strengthen the shaky alliance.
The Dunera BoysThe Dunera Boys · 1985
The Dunera Boys
7.31985
MovieDramaWar
At the start of WWII the British Government decided to arrest all Germans in the UK no matter how long they had been there. Among those arrested were many Jewish refugees and many who were fully assimilated. This film records the story of a group who were sent to a POW camp in Australia aboard the Dunera.
Country LifeCountry Life · 1994
Country Life
6.11994
MovieDramaRomance
Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920s. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.
The Bit PartThe Bit Part · 1987
The Bit Part
4.81987
MovieDramaComedy
Career counsellor Michael Thornton decides to change his career and become an actor. He dreams of performing Shakespeare but ends up in a television ad where only his hands appear on camera. He finds a friend in actress Mary McAllister (Nicole Kidman) until she is called to Hollywood to star in a horror feature. Katrina Foster plays Michael's understanding wife Helen, who supports him while he pursues his elusive dream.
My Brother TomMy Brother Tom · 1986
My Brother Tom
1986
Movie
Set in Australia, against the backdrop of World War II, this epic miniseries centers on the religiously divided town of St. Helens and the innocent romance between a pair of star-crossed teenagers that threatens to tear it apart.
CactusCactus · 1986
Cactus
5.01986
MovieDramaRomance
A woman who injured her eyes in car accident and a young blind man fall for each other.
Alvin Rides AgainAlvin Rides Again · 1974
Alvin Rides Again
4.51974
MovieComedy
Alvin Purple, a man who can't hold down a job because of his voracious sexual appetite, impersonates a dead American Gangster.

Movies

Evil AngelsEvil Angels · 1988
Evil Angels
6.81988
MovieDrama
Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder.
Death of a SoldierDeath of a Soldier · 1986
Death of a Soldier
3.21986
MovieDramaHistory
Based on a true story, James Coburn portrays a military lawyer assigned to defend a confessed psychotic killer. Set in the context of WWII and the uneasy US-Australian military alliance. The accused killer claims to have killed 3 women in order to possess their voices. Despite the defense lawyer's concerns that the killer is not fit to stand trial, the US military presses forward with the case and its desire to have the killer executed in order to strengthen the shaky alliance.
The Dunera BoysThe Dunera Boys · 1985
The Dunera Boys
7.31985
MovieDramaWar
At the start of WWII the British Government decided to arrest all Germans in the UK no matter how long they had been there. Among those arrested were many Jewish refugees and many who were fully assimilated. This film records the story of a group who were sent to a POW camp in Australia aboard the Dunera.
Country LifeCountry Life · 1994
Country Life
6.11994
MovieDramaRomance
Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920s. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.
The Bit PartThe Bit Part · 1987
The Bit Part
4.81987
MovieDramaComedy
Career counsellor Michael Thornton decides to change his career and become an actor. He dreams of performing Shakespeare but ends up in a television ad where only his hands appear on camera. He finds a friend in actress Mary McAllister (Nicole Kidman) until she is called to Hollywood to star in a horror feature. Katrina Foster plays Michael's understanding wife Helen, who supports him while he pursues his elusive dream.
My Brother TomMy Brother Tom · 1986
My Brother Tom
1986
Movie
Set in Australia, against the backdrop of World War II, this epic miniseries centers on the religiously divided town of St. Helens and the innocent romance between a pair of star-crossed teenagers that threatens to tear it apart.
CactusCactus · 1986
Cactus
5.01986
MovieDramaRomance
A woman who injured her eyes in car accident and a young blind man fall for each other.
Alvin Rides AgainAlvin Rides Again · 1974
Alvin Rides Again
4.51974
MovieComedy
Alvin Purple, a man who can't hold down a job because of his voracious sexual appetite, impersonates a dead American Gangster.
Lonely HeartsLonely Hearts · 1982
Lonely Hearts
5.41982
MovieRomanceDrama
In this offbeat comedy, an unlikely romance develops between a flamboyant, middle-aged piano tuner and an extremely timid office worker.
Country TownCountry Town · 1973
Country Town
8.01973
MovieFamilyDrama
In this movie version of "Bellbird" (1967) a reporter, Philip Henderson stirs up the town further when they are already suffering with a drought.

TV Shows

The Flying DoctorsThe Flying Doctors · 1986
The Flying Doctors
6.61986
SeriesDrama
The Flying Doctors is an Australian drama series produced by Crawford Productions that revolved around the everyday lifesaving efforts of the real Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. It was initially a 1985 mini-series based in the fictional outback town of Cooper's Crossing starring Andrew McFarlane as the newly arrived Dr. Tom Callaghan. The success of the mini series led to its return the following year as an on-going series with McFarlane being joined by a new doctor, Chris Randall, played by Liz Burch. McFarlane left during the first season and actor Robert Grubb came in as new doctor Geoff Standish. The series' episodes were mostly self-contained but also featured ongoing storylines, such as Dr. Standish's romance with Sister Kate Wellings. Other major characters included pilot Sam Patterson, mechanic Emma Plimpton, local policeman Sgt. Jack Carruthers and Vic and Nancy Buckley, who ran the local pub/hotel, The Majestic. Andrew McFarlane also later returned to the series, resuming his role as Dr. Callaghan. The popular series ran for nine seasons and was successfully screened internationally.
R.F.D.S.R.F.D.S. · 1993
R.F.D.S.
1993
Series
R.F.D.S. was created as a spinoff of the popular series The Flying Doctors and is set in the mining town of Broken Hill.
A Town Like AliceA Town Like Alice · 1981
A Town Like Alice
7.91981
SeriesDrama
Set against the brutal chaos of World War II, a love story begins that will take two lovers through a living nightmare of captivity, across three continents and two decades.