John Ewart

Veteran Australian actor John Ewart's career got off to a promisingstart when he played 'Dopey' in a 3XY radio production of 'Snow Whiteand The Seven Dwarfs'. John was aged four. Numerous radio shows andtheatre productions later at the age of 18 he so impressed legendaryfilm maker Charles Chauval that he was signed to make his film debutplaying the coveted leading role of the youngest son in The Rugged O'Riordans (1949). Whentelevision came to Australia in 1956, John began a live children's showwith Channel 2 Sydney in the first week of the stations inception. Johnwas the host of the show which ran for eight years.He also appeared on variety shows including The Barry Crocker Show (1966), panel games andquizzes. Interspersed throughout his prolific film and televisioncareer was a great success on stage. He performed in countlessproductions for the Melbourne Theatre Company, the Sydney TheatreCompany, The Old Tote, The Independent Theatre, Phillip Street Theatre,The Metropolitan Theat... [Details Intro]