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Australian actor

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Richard Moir
Born1950 (age 74–75)
Queensland, Australia
Occupation(s)Actor, editor
Years active1974–1999
Known forPrisoner as Eddie Cook
Round the Twist as Tony Twist
SpouseJulie Nihill (m ?-?)

Richard Moir (born 1950) is an Australian former actor and editor. He is known for many Australian film roles and in the TV soap opera Prisoner (also known as Prisoner: Cell Block H) as the original character of electrician Eddie Cook. He is also well known for playing 'Dad' Tony Twist in the children's comedy Round the Twist.

In 1990, Moir was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the degenerative effects of which gradually brought his acting career to a premature end. Moir later underwent deep brain stimulation therapy, a process covered by the 2006 documentary The Bridge at Midnight Trembles.

In 2022, Moir would appear in short film Not Dark Yet.

Personal life

He was married to Julie Nihill, and they have two daughters.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

  1. Newsome, Brad (28 October 2006). "Actor plays the part of his life". The Age. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  2. "The Bridge at Midnight Trembles". storm.net.au. Archived from the original on 1 January 2007. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  3. "Round the Twist Richard Moir's secret battle with Parkinson's disease". New Idea. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2024.

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