Bob Hawke

Acting

Bob Hawke

Born — Died

1929-12-09 — 2019-05-16

Place of birth

Border Town, South Australia, Australia

Known for

Acting

Credits

7 titles

Robert James Lee Hawke AC, GCL (9 December 1929 – 16 May 2019) was an Australian politician who served as the 23rd prime minister of Australia from 1983 to 1991, holding office as the leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP).

Known for

The Newsreader poster
7.4

An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.

The Newsreader

2021

Kitchen Cabinet poster
NR

A half-hour entertainment series that serves up a delectable combination of political discussion and good food. Each week one of Australia's most respected political commentators - Annabel Crabb - takes a plate and leads us into the homes and hearts of some of our most notable and engaging politicians.

Kitchen Cabinet

2012

Parkinson In Australia poster
6.0

Australian version of Michael Parkinson's UK talk show. He interviews a broad range of famous Australians, and in later series, international stars.

Parkinson In Australia

1979

Hawke: The Larrikin and The Leader poster
NR

The story of how Australia ended up with a larrikin in the Lodge, and what he brought to the top job.

Hawke: The Larrikin and The Leader

2018

Untold: The Race of the Century poster
7.5

The Australia II yacht crew looks back on the motivation, dedication and innovation that led to their historic victory at the 1983 America's Cup.

Untold: The Race of the Century

2022

Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story poster
NR

A graphic, compelling and factual account of the life of John Joseph Curtin, one of Australia's greatest leaders. This documentary traces Curtin's life from his birth in 1885, through his 'hell fire' youth, his problem with alcohol, his early chequered political career, to the highest position in the nation. All the drama of Curtin's wartime leadership unfolds as he battles to save Australia from Japanese invasion. Narrated by Leo McKern.

Hell Fire Jack: The John Curtin Story

1985

Film credits

Series credits