Ben Gannon

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Published titles: 1
Crew roles: 1
Cast roles: 0
Profile updated: July 2, 2026
TMDB person ID: 59440

Creator Context

Summary

Ben Gannon (1952–2007) was an Australian producer who championed early multicultural casting and LGBTQ+ themes in Australian media. He produced *The Heartbreak Kid*, proactively seeking to cast second-generation non-Anglo-Australian actors to increase representation. He also produced *The Boy from Oz*, a pioneering commercial musical centered on the life of gay icon Peter Allen.

Known Work

Published titles

Heartbreak High
2022
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