Ken Wayne

This article is about the actor. For the professional wrestler, see Ken Wayne (wrestler).
Ken Wayne in 1947

Ken Wayne (1925–1993) was an Australian actor of radio, theatre, film and television. He made his film debut in Sons of Matthew (1949) and appeared in a number of movies including Dust in the Sun (1958). He was also well known for his work in radio, particularly for playing private eye Larry Kent in the series I Hate Crime.[1][2] According to colleague and friend Charles Tingwell, being so identified with Larry Kent hurt Wayne from being cast in other roles.[3]

Wayne had a featured role as a submarine officer using an American accent in 1959's On the Beach filmed in Melbourne. He then worked for 13 years in London but returned to Australia in 1972 to become a regular guest artist on television movies and series.[4]

  1. ^ Richard Lane, The Golden Age of Australian Radio Drama, Melbourne University Press, 1994 p266
  2. ^ "ON THE AIR". Smith's Weekly. New South Wales, Australia. 10 June 1950. p. 30. Retrieved 19 April 2020 – via Trove.
  3. ^ Phil, Peter. Drama in Silent Rooms: A History of Radio Drama in Australia from the 1920s to the 1970s. Eureka Media. p. 284.
  4. ^ 'Larry Kent Comes Home', The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday, 28 December 1972 p4