Legendary Australian film director George T. Miller dies at 79 after suffering a heart attack in Melbourne
Veteran Australian director George T. Miller died on Saturday at the age of 79 in Melbourne after suffering a fatal heart attack.
The legendary filmmaker worked in the industry for five decades, directing the iconic Australian film The Man From Snowy River in 1982.
He moved to Hollywood in the early ’90s and directed several popular American animal-focused films, including The NeverEnding Story II and Andre.
Miller was often confused with another Australian filmmaker of the same name who directed the Mad Max films.
The Mad Max director spoke fondly of Miller, saying he often received fan mail by mistake.
Veteran Australian director George T. Miller (pictured) died on Saturday aged 79 in Melbourne after suffering a fatal heart attack.
“When Snowy River hit the screens, a bunch of my mom’s friends congratulated me on making such a beautiful movie and said it was better than Mad Max,” he said. The Sydney Morning Herald.
Miller was born in Scotland in 1943 and immigrated to Australia when he was four years old.
The Emmy nominee directed Australian actress Sigrid Thornton, 64, in five productions, including the miniseries The Last Outlaw based on bushranger Ned Kelly.
The legendary filmmaker worked in the industry for five decades, directing the iconic Australian film The Man From Snowy River in 1982.
Thornton paid tribute to Miller on Instagram by posting a photo of him working on a movie set in the early ’80s.
She penned some touching words alongside the caption: ‘A dynamic contributor with a crazy sense of humour.
“You told Australian stories through film and television and they will continue to inspire you for many years to come.”
Miller is survived by his son Harvey.
He was often confused with Mad Max director George Miller (pictured), who said he often received fan mail by mistake.
Miller’s frequent star, Sigrid Thornton (pictured), paid tribute to him on Instagram by posting a photo of him working on a film set.