David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil AM
Gulpilil in 2006
Born	Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu (1953-07-01)1 July 1953 Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
Died	29 November 2021(2021-11-29) (aged 68) Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia
Years active	1971–2019
Spouses	Robyn Djunginy Airlie Thomas Miriam Ashley
Children	7
Awards	Best Actor in a Leading Role 2002 The Tracker

David Dhalatnghu Gulpilil AM (1 July 1953 – 29 November 2021) was an Australian actor and dancer. He was known for his roles in the films Walkabout (1971), Storm Boy (1976), The Last Wave (1977), Crocodile Dundee (1986), Rabbit-Proof Fence, The Tracker (both 2002) and Australia (2008).

An Indigenous Australian and Yolŋu person, he was raised in a traditional lifestyle in Arnhem Land. A skilled dancer, his talent was noticed by British filmmaker Nicolas Roeg, who cast him in his first feature film role in Walkabout. He also made several appearances on stage. Recognised as one of Australia's greatest actors and a trailblazer for Indigenous Australians in film, he was honoured with numerous awards and honours, including a lifetime achievement award at the 2019 NAIDOC Awards. After his death in November 2021, he would be posthumously referred to as David Dalaithngu for a short period upon his family's request to avoid naming the dead in accordance with Indigenous practices.