Lloyd Berrell

Background

Berrell was born in Wellington but moved to Australia as a boy.

Career

He worked extensively in Australian radio and theatre, and appeared in a large portion of the few films being shot locally at the time. He also starred in the original stage production of Sumner Locke Elliott"s Rusty Bugles as well as a number of productions for the Mercury Theatre. He began acting on radio on The Youth Show.

During World World War II he served in Australian Broadcast Control Unit from 1944 to 1946.

Achievements

• In 1953 he won a Macquarie Award for best actor in a radio drama.