Lex Marinos
Actor and television personality
Born
February 1st, 1949
76 years ago
Died
September 13th, 2024
1 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Australia
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Starred in the television series 'Acropolis Now'
Appeared in films such as 'The Wog Boy'
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