Ross Higgins | |
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 Higgins as his most famous character Ted Bullpitt in Kingswood Country | |
| Born | 14 June 1930[1] Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 7 October 2016 (aged 86) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Years active | 1946–2016 |
| Spouse | Nadine |
| Children | 4, including actor Brendan Higgins |
Ross Higgins (14 June 1930 – 7 October 2016) was an Australian vaudevillian, character actor, television host, comedian, singer and voice actor. He was best known for his role as Ted Bullpitt in the 1980s television situation comedy series Kingswood Country and brief revival Bullpitt!. He was also a commercial advertiser who provided the voice of animated character "Louie the Fly" in the television ad campaign for Mortein, over a 50-year period (the longest running such ad in Australia) as well as Mr. Pound, when decimal currency was first introduced in Australia.[2][3]
- ^ source: Grant Higgins (Ross's son)
- ^ Erica Thompson (7 October 2008). "Ross Higgins' role of Ted Bullpitt appeals to a new un-PC generation". Courier Mail. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "Dollar Bill Turns 50 Years Old | Reserve Bank of Australia - Museum".