Ernie Bourne

Ernie Bourne
Ernie Bourne as Mervin Pringle in Prisoner: Cell Block H
Born
Ernest Alfred Bourne

(1926-08-01)1 August 1926
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England
Died21 January 2009(2009-01-21) (aged 82)
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Occupations
  • Actor
  • entertainer
  • comedian
  • puppeteer
Years active1945-1952 (England), 1952, 1955–2005 (Australia)
Known for

Ernest Alfred Bourne (1 August 1926 – 21 January 2009) was an English and Australian actor, entertainer, comedian and puppeteer, whose career spanned 50 years. Having started his career in theatre in his native England, he became known for his regular roles in theatre and television in Australia, particularly in character roles. Bourne was probably best known locally and internationally for his role as prison chef Mervin Pringle in the TV series Prisoner and as mechanic Rob Lewis in Neighbours.

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