Syd Heylen

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Syd Heylen
Born 25 May 1922
Renmark, South Australia
Died December 4, 1996 (aged 74)
Occupation Television actor

Syd Heylen (25 May 1922, Renmark, South Australia - 4 December 1996) was an Australian actor.

He remains best known for his role as Vernon "Cookie" Locke in the television series A Country Practice, as well as releasing a number of albums in the 1980's containing songs such as "Who's Sorry Now" (to which the D-Generation quipped "anyone who bought the album".)

Syd was also well known during the 1960s as a regular performer on the HSV 7 variety show Sunnyside Up where he teamed with other comics such as Honest John Gilbert presenting comedy sketches in between the musical items.

He played a minor role in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. He played a charecter called Curmudgeon. [1]

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  1. ^ Mad Max 2 (1981) - Full cast and crew

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