Manningham Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Manningham
The following is a list of distinguished and famous individuals who were born in the region of Manningham, Victoria, Australia, according to verified information from Wikipedia:
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Alex Fasolo - Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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Andrew Bogut - Professional basketball player who played for several NBA teams including the Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. He was also a member of the Australian national basketball team.
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Antony Hamilton - Australian-born choreographer and dancer known for his innovative and contemporary approach to dance.
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Arabella Weir - Scottish-English actress, comedian, and writer, best known for her role in the television series "The Fast Show."
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Clive James - Australian author, critic, and television presenter known for his wit and distinctive voice. He had a successful career in both Australia and the United Kingdom.
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Daniel Harford - Former Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL. He later became a sports commentator and radio host.
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David Michelangelo Mejias - Also known as David Michod, he is an Australian film director and screenwriter, best known for his critically acclaimed film "Animal Kingdom."
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley - Former World No. 1 tennis player who won numerous Grand Slam titles, including seven singles titles at Wimbledon and the Australian Open.
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Gregory Day - Australian writer and poet, known for his works that explore the natural environment and the connection between people and place.
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Helen Reddy - Australian-American singer, actress, and activist who achieved international success with hits such as "I Am Woman" and "Delta Dawn."
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Jennifer Hansen - Australian television presenter and journalist, known for her work on Channel Ten and The Project.
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John Birmingham - Australian author known for his science fiction and alternate history novels, including the acclaimed "He Died with a Felafel in His Hand."
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Lou Richards - Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club and later became a popular media personality and sports commentator.
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Max Gillies - Australian actor and satirist known for his impersonations and political satire. He gained fame for his portrayal of public figures in the long-running stage show "The Gillies Report."
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Peter Helliar - Australian comedian, television presenter, and writer, known for his work on shows such as "Rove Live" and "The Project."
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Sam Kekovich - Australian former Australian rules footballer and media personality known for his passionate advocacy of Australian lamb and his iconic "Lambassador" advertisements.
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Sonia Kruger - Australian television presenter and media personality who has appeared on various shows, including "Big Brother Australia" and "Today Extra."
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Ted Whitten - Legendary Australian rules footballer who played for the Footscray Football Club and is considered one of the greatest players in the sport's history.
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Tony Barber - British-Australian television presenter and game show host, best known for hosting the Australian version of "Family Feud" in the 1980s.
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William Smith - Australian actor known for his roles in both television and film, including the iconic character of Detective James "Jim" Gordon in the television series "Batman" (1966–1968).