Famous Australians

He was a fan favorite on the hit sitcom for years.

He played Doctor Doom in the 2005 “Fantastic Four” movie.

Norton helped create the explosive action in the “Mad Max” film series.

He was once on the Church of Scientology’s board and its highest-ranking spokesman.

Marsden wrote more than 40 books for young readers.

Petersen was the Gibb brothers’ drummer on six of the group’s early albums.

Warren’s work helped rewrite gut health and earned him a Nobel Prize.

The Australian stunt man was in such cult classics as “Road Games” and “Stunt Rock.”

He was the first motocross rider to do a triple backflip.

He portrayed the lavender-haired Dame Edna for more than 60 years.