Cyril Mackay
Cyril Mackay was an Australian-English actor. He was well known for his theatre appearances, and for playing the lead in The Man from [Snowy River |The Man from Snowy River]. While in Australia, he worked for every major theatre management in the country. He was one of the most acclaimed actors of his day.
Mackay had retired after suffering a nervous breakdown. He came out of retirement to play the role in The Man from Snowy River.
In September 1920, a benefit was held for him to recover from "a long and gruelling illness".
Mackay died in 1923 of a heart attack following influenza, leaving behind a widow and three children.
Stage credits
- The Barrier
- Mr Wu
- Queen of the White Slaves
- Death or Glory Boys
- Scandal
- The Usual Three - Australian play by Alex Somerville
Films
- The Strangler's Grip
- The Mystery of [the Black Pearl]
- The [Eleventh Hour |The Eleventh Hour]
- A Silent Witness
- Within Our Gates
- Remorse, a Story of the Red Plague
- The [Kelly Gang |The Kelly Gang]
- The Man from Snowy River
- ''The Betrayer''