Charles Coorey

Famous Aboriginals

Australia has ecounted with some of the most most famous Aboriginals that have made an impact in our world today.Some famous Aboriginals that have made an impact are:

• Albert Namatjira

  Albert Namatjira was one of Australias Famous Painters who was born on the 28^th of July 1902 and passed away on the 8^th of August 1959.Some of his famous artworks were the “Ajantzi Waterhole”(1937) and the “Red Bluff (1938) which which was acclaimed great artworks and won him awards such as the Queens Coronation Medal in 1953 which was named and presented from the Queen.Since his death he has been acclaimed as the best known Aboriginal painter ever.

   

• Ernie Dingo

  Ernie Dingo was born on the 31^st of July 1956 and is one of Australia’s recognised actor and Television personality.Ernie came from an Aboriginal Family and was the second child of nine.he decided to start acting in High School and today has suceeded in the Film Industry after starring in films such as “Crocodile Dundee 2” and “Until the End of Time”.He also is most famous for his appearances in

• Lionel Rose

• Cathy Freeman

• Nova Peris Kneebone

• Michael Long

• Gavin Wanganeen