Stephen Albert (actor)

Stephen "Baamba" Albert is an Indigenous Australian actor and singer. He starred in the musicals Bran Nue Dae and Corrugation Road.[1]

Albert was born in Broome. His professional career begun in 1968 with the band Broome Beats.[2] His performance career includes working for Jimmy Chi in Bran Nue Dae and Corrugation Road, as the sidekick for Mary G,[3] appeared in the SBS drama series The Circuit[4] and presented the Bobtales TV series.

Albert has also worked as the first chairman of the National Aboriginal Education Committee[2] and is the director of Goolarri Media.[4]

References

  1. ↑ ABC TV, George Negus Tonight Interview With Stephen ‘Baamba’ Albert, 11/08/2003
  2. 1 2 2009 WA Citizen of the Year Award Finalists
  3. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald Snap, cackle and pop by Katrina Lobley, May 28, 2005
  4. 1 2 WA Today Broome and the Kimberley become the latest movie set

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