Ronne Arnold
Ronne Arnold | |
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| Born | 1938 Hindu dance [1] |
| Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award by the Australian Dance Awards |
| Honours | Lifetime Achievement Award |
Ronne Arnold (1938 – 13 February 2020),[1] also credited as Ronnie Arnold , was an African American performer, whose Australian-based career spanning some seven decades encompassed various genres. He was a dancer, choreographer, tutor, singer and actor and dance company founder.[2]
Biography
Arnold was born in
Philadelphia Dance Academy.[3] In 1959, he graduated with a Bachelor of Music majoring in dance from the University of the Arts.[4]
In 1960, Arnold joined the touring cast of Wesley Institute.[3]
In August 2013, Arnold was awarded the lifetime achievement award at the Australian Dance Awards.[7] He also worked as a television actor, appearing in recurring roles on Number 96 and Holiday Island.[2]
Death
Arnold died on 13 February 2020, aged 81 or 82, at Blue Mountains Hospital in Katoomba, New South Wales.[8]
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
| The Stranger (TV mini-series) | 1965 | Dr. Kamutsu |
| Number 96 | 1972 (18 episodes) | Chad Farrell |
| Spyforce (TV series) | 1972 | Lance-Corporal Wada (credited as Ronnie Arnold) |
| Cop Shop (TV series) | 1978 | Arnie (credited as Ronnie Arnold) |
| Skyways (TV series) | 1979 | Rick |
| Kingswood Country (TV series) | 1982 | John J. Benson |
| Holiday Island (TV series) | 1981-1982 (26 episodes) | Alex Utalo |
| Special Squad (TV series) | 1984 | Kwan (credited as Ronnie Arnold) |
| Body Business (TV movie) | 1986 | Henry Style |
| Billy's Holiday | 1995 | Video Clip Dancer |
| Cass (TV movie) | 1978 | Mulafa Choreography |
References
- ^ a b c d "Arnold, Ronne".
- ^ a b Knox, David (16 February 2020). "Vale: Ronne Arnold". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ a b Potter, Michelle (29 July 2013). "Moving body of work". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Notable Alumni". University of the Arts. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "CHARLEMAGNE GOES POP". The Australian Women's Weekly. Australia. 27 March 1974. p. 2. Retrieved 23 June 2020 – via Trove.
- ^ MacSween, Prue "Carlotta :I'm Not That Kind Of Girl" , published in 2004
- ^ "Ronne Arnold dances his way to the top". ABC Radio National. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Death Notice: Ronne Arnold". The Sydney Morning Herald. 15 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
External links
- Ronne Arnold at IMDb
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