Nunawading Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Nunawading
1. Sir Zelman Cowen (1919-2011) - Sir Zelman Cowen was an Australian legal scholar and academic who served as the 19th Governor-General of Australia from 1977 to 1982. He was born in St Kilda, a suburb near Nunawading.
2. Julia Morris - Julia Morris is a well-known Australian comedian, television presenter, and actress. She was born in Nunawading and has appeared in numerous television shows, including "House Husbands" and "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
3. Ben Simmons - Ben Simmons is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He was born in Fitzroy, another suburb near Nunawading, and attended Box Hill Senior Secondary College in Box Hill.
4. Michael Klinger - Michael Klinger is a former Australian cricketer who played for the Victorian Bushrangers and various domestic and international teams. He was born in Nunawading and had a successful cricket career spanning over two decades.
5. Dean Jones (1961-2020) - Dean Jones was an Australian cricketer and commentator. He played a significant role in the success of the Australian cricket team during the 1980s and 1990s. Jones was born in Coburg, Victoria, and later moved to Nunawading.
6. Tracy Bartram - Tracy Bartram is an Australian radio and television presenter, comedian, and actress. She was born in Nunawading and has made appearances on various television shows, including "Hey Hey It's Saturday" and "Comedy Inc."
7. Deanne Smith - Deanne Smith is a Canadian comedian who achieved fame while living in Australia. She performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and various comedy clubs in Nunawading and Melbourne.
8. Debra Byrne - Debra Byrne is an Australian actress and singer who gained fame as a child star in the musical "Peter Pan" in the early 1970s. She was born in Nunawading and has had a successful career in both theater and television.
9. Ross Stevenson - Ross Stevenson is an Australian radio presenter, best known as the co-host of the top-rated breakfast show "Ross and John" on 3AW Radio. He was born in Nunawading and has been a prominent figure in Melbourne's radio industry for many years.
10. Majak Daw - Majak Daw is a professional Australian rules football player who played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and moved to Australia at a young age, residing in Nunawading.
