Uncle Jack Charles

About

Australian actor, musician, potter, and Aboriginal elder who has gained fam for his roles in films such as The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Bedevil. Flackfellas, Tom White, and Pan.

Before Fame

He was a victim of the Australian Government's forced assimilation programme which took him from his mother as an infant

Trivia

He practiced Christianity until his 70s when he decided to employ his Aboriginality as his religion.

Family Life

He was born to a Bunurong mother and a Wiradjuri father.

Associated With

He starred alongside John Jarratt in the 2016 television series, Wolf Creek.