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George Negus(1942-2024)

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  • Writer
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George Negus was born on 13 March 1942 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was a director and writer, known for Across the Red Unknown: A Journey Through the New Russia (1992), 60 Minutes Australia (1979) and Kids First (1990). He was married to Kirsty Cockburn. He died on 15 October 2024 in Heaven, Sydney, Australia.
BornMarch 13, 1942
DiedOctober 15, 2024(82)
BornMarch 13, 1942
DiedOctober 15, 2024(82)
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Known for

Across the Red Unknown: A Journey Through the New Russia
TV Movie
  • Director
  • 1992
60 Minutes Australia (1979)
60 Minutes Australia
6.8
TV Series
  • Self - Reporter(archive footage)
Kids First
TV Movie
  • Director
  • 1990
The Chaser's War on Everything (2006)
The Chaser's War on Everything
8.7
TV Series
  • Self

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Director

  • Across the Red Unknown: A Journey Through the New Russia
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Kids First
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1990

Writer

  • Across the Red Unknown: A Journey Through the New Russia
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1992
  • Kids First
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1990

Producer

  • Across the Red Unknown: A Journey Through the New Russia
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1992

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 13, 1942
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • Died
    • October 15, 2024
    • Heaven, Sydney, Australia(Alzheimer's disease)
  • Spouse
    • Kirsty Cockburn? - October 15, 2024 (his death, 2 children)

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    Won the Walkley Award for Most Outstanding Contribution to Journalism in 2021.

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