Cyril Mackay

Cyril Mackay (1890-12 July 1923) was an Australian-English actor. He was well known for his theatre appearances, and for playing the lead in The Man from Snowy River. While in Australia, he worked for every major theatre management in the country. He was one of the most acclaimed actors of his day.

Mackay had retired after suffering a nervous breakdown. He came out of retirement to play the role in The Man from Snowy River.

In September 1920, a benefit was held for him to recover from "a long and gruelling illness".

Mackay died in 1923 of a heart attack following influenza, leaving behind a widow and three children.

Stage credits

 * The Barrier
 * Mr Wu
 * Queen of the White Slaves (1913)
 * Death or Glory Boys (1916)
 * Scandal (1921)
 * The Usual Three (1921) - Australian play by Alex Somerville

Films

 * The Strangler's Grip (1912)
 * The Mystery of the Black Pearl (1912)
 * The Eleventh Hour (1912)
 * A Silent Witness (1912)
 * Within Our Gates (1915)
 * Remorse, a Story of the Red Plague (1917)
 * The Kelly Gang (1920)
 * The Man from Snowy River (1920)
 * The Betrayer (1921)