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- Birth nameDonald Benjamin McDonald
- Donald MacDonald was born on September 1, 1938 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor and writer, known for Superman Returns (2006), The Best of Friends (1982) and Pathfinders (1972). He was married to Janet Isabel. He died on June 30, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia.
- SpouseJanet Isabel(1964 - June 30, 2025) (his death, 2 children)
- He was awarded the A.O. (Officer of the Order of Australia) in the 1991 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Arts Administrator particularly as General Manager of the Australian Opera.
- He was awarded the A.C. (Companion of the Order of Australia) in the 2006 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to national life and to creative endeavors serving with a range of cultural, academic and arts organizations and to public broadcasting.
- Darling Point, New South Wales, Australia
- MacDonald's career in film, television and on the stage spanned decades and included credits on The Box, Cop Shop and A Town Like Alice.
- He had a stage and TV career for 40 years, and he was widely respected in the arts community, earning an A.O. (Officer of the Order of Australia) in 1991 for his work as General Manager of the Australian Opera, and later an A.C. (Companion of the Order of Australia) in 2006 for his contribution to national life and creative industries, including public broadcasting.
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