Channel Ten star Angela Bishop has paid a heartfelt tribute to late Australian actor David Argue, following his shock passing earlier this week.
In her heartfelt tribute, Angela, 57, reminisced about her unique encounter with Argue, revealing an unexpected connection forged on the set of his 1983 movie BMX Bandits.
‘Sad to hear of the passing of David,’ Angela began, before acknowledging his memorable performances across a celebrated career.
‘Many will remember him from The Restless Years, Razorback, or for his great portrayal of Snowy in the 1981 movie Gallipoli.’
She then revealed her surprising connection to the iconic actor.
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Channel Ten star Angela Bishop has paid a heartfelt tribute to late Australian actor David Argue, following his shock passing earlier this week
‘I’ll always remember getting to watch him work when I was an extra on the set of BMX Bandits,’ she wrote.
‘You’ll see a blurry shot of us outside the old Waterworks at Manly where we filmed. He was playing a classic baddie, and didn’t mind having a bit of fun with it. Whatever role he played, he made sure it was memorable. Vale.’
Accompanying her tribute, she shared a sweet throwback photo from the early ’80s, capturing a teenage Angela gazing in awe at David during the filming of BMX Bandits, starring a young Nicole Kidman.
The photo showcased David in character, embodying his trademark charisma even off-screen.
It follows the news that the legendary actor, best known for his roles in Gallipoli, BMX Bandits and Razorback, died at 65.
The Melbourne-born star passed away following a battle with cancer.
One of Australia’s most recognisable character actors, David played the hapless criminal Whitey in the 1983 film BMX Bandits alongside Nicole Kidman.
Along with Moustache and The Boss, Whitey launches a plot to nab $1.5million in a payroll heist, kicking off the action in the Aussie blockbuster.
In her heartfelt tribute, Angela reminisced about her unique encounter with Argue, revealing an unexpected connection forged on the set of his 1983 movie BMX Bandits. Pictured
Angela told fans about her very surprising connection to the iconic actor, revealing she was an extra in BMX Bandits, the 1983 movie David starred in with Nicole Kidman
Following his studies at NIDA, David made his on-screen debut in 1977 as Sunny Martin in the Australian soap opera, The Restless Years.
He also had a career-defining role in the classic Australian WWI film Gallipoli, playing the laconic Snowy alongside stars Mel Gibson and Mark Lee.
Following his stint playing Nicole’s antagonist, David took on many big screen roles including 1985’s The Coca Cola Kid and the 1993 spoof Hercules Returns.
His other credits include Cop Shop, The Sullivans, Special Squad, Winners, Cluedo, Stark, Newlyweds, Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left, Correlli, and Water Rats.
Last year, he announced through a GoFundMe campaign that due to his health issues, including cancer, walking had become increasingly difficult for him.
He requested assistance to purchase a mobility scooter, describing himself as an, ‘Icon, Legend Enemy to himself and Burden to his friends!’
The Victorian Actors Benevolent Trust was among those to pay tribute.
‘David was a remarkably talented and much-loved actor,’ their statement read.
‘He had the rare gift of making any character he played utterly unique and totally believable. In recent years, as David’s health declined, the VABT was able to provide much needed assistance and emotional support.
‘In return, David had no hesitation in championing our work, most recently with a deeply personal and humorous reflection at our Trivia Fundraiser.
‘We have lost a formidable talent and a dear friend. Vale.’
