
Ed Devereaux (27 August 1925 – 17 December 2003) was an Australian actor, who lived in the UK for many years. He was best known for playing the part of "Matt Hammond" in the Australian children's television series Skippy. He was also involved in the series behind the scenes; Devereaux both wrote the script and directed The Veteran (1969), for which he received much critical acclaim. Devereaux based the story of Double Trouble on an idea conceived by his children, wrote the screenplay of Summer Storm and wrote the script of The Mine. Devereaux appeared as Mr. Gubbins in the 1963 British comedy movie Ladies Who Do and in several Carry On films including Carry On Sergeant, Carry On Nurse, Carry On Regardless, Carry On Cruising and Carry On Jack. He also appeared as Thomas Macaulay in series 5 of The Onedin Line and as Mac in the British comedy series Absolutely Fabulous and in The Professionals (episode "Runner") and The Sweeney ("Jackpot"). In 1964 he appeared in The Saint episode "The Loving Brothers".

The Saint
TV • 1962

The Professionals
TV • 1977

The Sweeney
TV • 1975

The Persuaders!
TV • 1971

The New Avengers
TV • 1976

Justice
TV • 1971

Rafferty's Rules
TV • 1987

The Main Chance
TV • 1969

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
TV • 1968

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
TV • 1968

The Duchess of Duke Street
TV • 1976

Centre Play
TV • 1973

Fall of Eagles
TV • 1974

The Enigma Files
TV • 1980

Laurence Olivier Presents
TV • 1976

Edward and Mrs Simpson
TV • 1978

The Ghosts of Motley Hall
TV • 1976

Worlds Beyond
TV • 1986