John Meillon (/ˈmɛljən/ MEL-yon; 1 May 1934 – 11 August 1989)[1] was an Australian character actor known for dramatic as well as comedy roles.

[2] He appeared in several Australian New Wave films including Wake in Fright and The Cars That Ate Paris.

[3] Meillon began his acting career at the age of eleven in the ABC's radio serial Stumpy, and made his first stage appearance the following year.

[6] Meillon claimed that he learned discipline while working in theatre, and that television was not a good medium for training.

[8] Meillon was appointed an OBE in the 1979 Queen's Birthday Honours, for service to theatre.