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Terry McDermott (1928-2018) was an Australian stage, radio and television actor known for his roles in the series Homicide and Bellbird.

Career
McDermott played Detective Sergeant Frank Bronson, one of three main characters, in the Crawford Productions police series Homicide from its 1964 debut until 1966. He left the show due to concerns about performing his own stunts, as well as a disagreement over contracts. His character was killed in Episode 58. In 1969, he joined the cast of the soap opera Bellbird, remaining with the series until 1973. McDermott and fellow cast member Gary Gray produced Country Town, a film based on the series.

McDermott also performed in guest roles in several other Australian series, including Matlock Police, Neighbours, Cop Shop, Prisoner and Skyways.

Personal life
McDermott married teacher Nathalie Kavanagh in 1956. They had five children and lived in Upwey, a Melbourne suburb. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in his late 70s and died from the disease in 2018 at the age of 90.