Syd Heylen Biography
Syd Heylen (25 May 1922 - 4 December 1996) was an Australian character actor of radio, stage, television and film, comedian, and variety performer and soldier, he often performed in a traditional vaudeville style in the vein of Roy Rene. Heylen was best known for his role in A Country Practice, as the RSL club manager, barman and chef Vernon 'Cookie' Locke, who he played from 1982 until 1992.
After he left A Country Practice in 1992, he and his wife Patti retired to their Gold Coast, Queensland home. Occasionally he would do public appearances and performances.
Syd Heylen Movies
Syd Heylen TV Shows
Syd Heylen Quotes
Journey to Paradise and Abundance
Curmudgeon: [Unfolds a multi-panel scenic postcard; Gives Max a knowing wink]
Ya have to come, sonny. This is where we're going. Paradise! Two thousand miles from here. Fresh water. Plenty of sunshine. Nothing to do but breed!
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