Famous Australians

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All the people in the questions below were born in Australia 

Star of 'A knight's Tale' and 'Brokeback Mountain' who tragically died aged just 28
Heath Ledger

 

Born Helen Lyndon Goff, she wrote the series of Mary Poppins books under what pen name?
PL Travers

 

Born in 1931, he married Jerry in 2016, and his children are named James, Lachlan, Elizabeth, Chloe, Grace, and Prudence. Oh and he's very rich.
Rupert Murdoch

 

Comedy actress who was in the films Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect? 
Rebel Wilson 

 

Publishing tycoon who is best remembered for starting World Series Cricket
Kerry Packer

 

Wildlife expert and television personality who had the nickname 'The Crocodile Hunter'
Steve Irwin

 

Born in Hobart in 1909, he found fame in Hollywood with his romantic swashbuckler roles.
Errol Flynn

 

Director perhaps best known for the films Strictly Ballroom and Moulin Rouge! amongst many others.
Baz Luhrmann

 

He has 5 Olympic gold medals, the most won by any Australian, and also has 11 world Championship golds.
Ian Thorpe

 

Outlaw whose gang wore metal armour for their final showdown with the police.
Ned Kelly