Leslie Dayman

Acting

Leslie Dayman

Born January 19, 1938 · Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Died October 20, 2023 · aged 85

Leslie Dayman (19 January 1938 – 20 October 2023), credited variously as Les Dayman, was an Australian actor with a career spanning over 50 years, he was best known for his performances on television (serials and telemovies) and film, major small screen roles including Homicide, Prisoner, Sons and Daughters and E Street. He was the son of Australian Rules footballer Les "Bro" Dayman.

Known For

Holy SmokeHoly Smoke · 1999
Holy Smoke
★ 5.71999
MovieComedyDrama
While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.
GallipoliGallipoli · 1981
Gallipoli
★ 7.11981
MovieWarHistory
Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
Oscar and LucindaOscar and Lucinda · 1997
Oscar and Lucinda
★ 6.41997
MovieDramaRomance
After a childhood of abuse by his evangelistic father, misfit Oscar Hopkins becomes an Anglican minister and develops a divine obsession with gambling. Lucinda Leplastrier is a rich Australian heiress shopping in London for materials for her newly acquired glass factory back home. Deciding to travel to Australia as a missionary, Oscar meets Lucinda aboard ship, and a mutual obsession blossoms. They make a wager that will alter each of their destinies.
In the Winter DarkIn the Winter Dark · 1998
In the Winter Dark
★ 5.41998
MovieDramaHorror
Fear of an unidentified livestock predator unites an Australian couple, an outcast, and an abandoned woman.
Footy LegendsFooty Legends · 2006
Footy Legends
★ 6.82006
MovieComedyDrama
Set in Sydney's western suburbs, FOOTY LEGENDS tells the story of Luc Vu, a young man with an obsession about football. Out of work, and with welfare authorities threatening to take away his little sister, Luc re-unites his old high school football team to win a competition that could change all their lives.
Stepfather of the BrideStepfather of the Bride · 2006
Stepfather of the Bride
2006
MovieComedyRomance
This is the story of a typical contemporary Australian family. Skye is getting married to Lachlan. They have to tell her mother, stepfather, father, step mother, his father, his new wife, his mother and her girlfriend. Not counting grandparents, aunt and friends. They live with Skye's stepfathers son and best mate who is in love with Skye.
The SilenceThe Silence · 2006
The Silence
★ 6.22006
MovieCrimeMystery
A police officer reassigned to curate a photography exhibition finds links between a series of murders.
My Mother My SonMy Mother My Son · 2000
My Mother My Son
2000
Movie
Mona and her adult daughter, Kymmy, set out from their country home to get Kymmy's young son from foster care in the city. As they travel they face and overcome many setbacks, and their past and future are explored. They argue and part ways. Kymmy gets to the foster home only to find another obstacle in her way. Mona arrives later and brings about a surprising and provocative resolution.

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The Last OutlawThe Last Outlaw · 1980
The Last Outlaw
★ 7.01980
SeriesCrimeDrama
An unmistakable Australian icon - a smoking revolver, two piercing eyes behind a makeshift mask of armour. But beyond the armour, behind the eyes was a man both ruthless and gentle, rugged and kind - the infamous last outlaw, Ned Kelly was his name. Both revered and reviled throughout the ages Ned Kelly was an Irish-Australian battler-cum-bushranger, fiercely independent and pushed into action by the repressive colonial authorities of the time. The Last Outlaw examines the life of Ned Kelly, and expounds the legend from early indiscretions and the formation of his gang through to the violent killings at Stringy Bark Creek, culminating in his explosive last stand and shoot out at Glenrowan. The Last Outlaw is a remarkable four-part miniseries presentation that deflects historical judgement and allows the legend to live on.

Jack Lloyd