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The accidental star: How John Waters turned a cheeky bluff into a 50-year career

The veteran actor went from 10-pound Pom to Play School icon. He reflects on fatherhood, reuniting with Sigrid Thornton and why he loves it when his work schedule is relentless.

Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·

How 2 newspapers cover this story

  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaFirst report

    The accidental star: How John Waters turned a cheeky bluff into a 50-year career

    The veteran actor went from 10-pound Pom to Play School icon. He reflects on fatherhood, reuniting with Sigrid Thornton and why he loves it when his work schedule is relentless.

  2. The AgeAustralia

    The accidental star: How John Waters turned a cheeky bluff into a 50-year career

    The veteran actor went from 10-pound Pom to Play School icon. He reflects on fatherhood, reuniting with Sigrid Thornton and why he loves it when his work schedule is relentless.

Coverage details

2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published it almost at the same time, on November 4, 2026.

Key names in the coverage: John Waters, Play School, Sigrid Thornton and Pom.

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