Tom E. Lewis - Actor Profile

Tom E. Lewis

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
19Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 25, 1958
Birth Place: Ngukurr, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

About Tom E. Lewis

Tom E. Lewis (traditional name: Balang Lewis; 25 August 1958 – 10 May 2018) was an Australian-Aboriginal actor and musician.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Tom E. Lewis Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tom E. Lewis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Tom E. Lewis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Tom E. Lewis's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Touch the Sun: Top Enders, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tom E. Lewis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tom E. Lewis's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Touch the Sun: Top Enders (1988) movie poster
★10.0

Touch the Sun: Top Enders: Two children get stranded in the desert in Australia's Top End.

Touch the Sun: Top Enders

1988•TV Movie
★9.0
The Life of Harry Dare (1995) movie poster
★9.0

The Life of Harry Dare: Harry Dare is a shambolic Adelaide private investigator. He’s still not certain why he’s in the business; perhaps to und

The Life of Harry Dare

1995
★7.8
Australia: The Wild Top End (2019) movie poster
★7.8

Australia: The Wild Top End: Narrated by Indigenous elder Balang T E Lewis, this inspiring documentary will take you on an adventure to explore the c

Australia: The Wild Top End

2019•Documentary
★7.3
Yellow Fella (2005) movie poster
★7.3

Yellow Fella: In 1978, Tom Lewis appeared in the Australian feature film, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith. The life of the character he

Yellow Fella

2005•Documentary
★7.0
The Proposition (2005) movie poster
★7.0

The Proposition: In 1880s Australia, a lawman offers renegade Charlie Burns a difficult choice. In order to save his younger brother from

The Proposition

2005•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Tom E. Lewis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 The Skin of Others Self Flop Similar →
2019 Australia: The Wild Top End Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2017 Finding Maawirrangga Himself Flop Similar →
2016 Goldstone Tommy Average Similar →
2010 Red Hill Jimmy Conway Average Similar →
2007 September Uncle Harold Average Similar →
2006 Crocodile Dreaming Charlie Flop Similar →
2005 The Proposition Two Bob Hit Similar →
2005 Yellow Fella Himself Hit Similar →
1997 Kangaroo Palace Koori Flop Similar →
1995 The Life of Harry Dare Harry's Father Super Hit Similar →
1995 Vacant Possession Billy Hit Similar →
1988 Touch the Sun: Top Enders Roy Super Hit Similar →
1987 Slate, Wyn & Me Morgan Flop Similar →
1985 The Naked Country Mandaru Flop Similar →
1985 Robbery Under Arms Warrigal Hit Similar →
1983 The City's Edge Jack Collins Average Similar →
1982 We of the Never Never Jackeroo Average Similar →
1978 The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith Jimmie Blacksmith Hit Similar →

Tom E. Lewis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tom E. Lewis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom E. Lewis is "Touch the Sun: Top Enders" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tom E. Lewis acted in?

Tom E. Lewis has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tom E. Lewis?

Other notable films include "The Life of Harry Dare", "Australia: The Wild Top End", and "Yellow Fella".

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