★ 5.9 
Acting
Syd Heylen
Syd Heylen is best known for A Country Practice, A Town Like Alice, The Sullivans and E Street. Syd Heylen was born on May 25, 1922. Syd Heylen died on December 4, 1996 at the age of 74.
- Born
- May 25, 1922
- Place of birth
- Renmark, South Australia, Australia
- Died
- December 4, 1996 (74 years old)
Biography
Syd Heylen (25 May 1922 - 4 December 1996) was an Australian character actor of radio, stage, television and film, comedian, and variety performer and soldier, he often performed in a traditional vaudeville style in the vein of Roy Rene.
Heylen was best known for his role in A Country Practice, as the RSL club manager, barman and chef Vernon 'Cookie' Locke, who he played from 1982 until 1992. After he left A Country Practice in 1992, he and his wife Patti retired to their Gold Coast, Queensland home. Occasionally he would do public appearances and performances.
Heylen was best known for his role in A Country Practice, as the RSL club manager, barman and chef Vernon 'Cookie' Locke, who he played from 1982 until 1992. After he left A Country Practice in 1992, he and his wife Patti retired to their Gold Coast, Queensland home. Occasionally he would do public appearances and performances.
Known for
Filmography
- 1989E StreetReggie Bucketts
- 1981A Country PracticeVernon 'Cookie' Locke
- 1981A Town Like AliceArt Foster
- 1976The SullivansGabby
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Syd Heylen been in?
Syd Heylen is best known for A Country Practice, A Town Like Alice, The Sullivans and E Street.
When was Syd Heylen born?
Syd Heylen was born on May 25, 1922. (Renmark, South Australia, Australia)
How old is Syd Heylen?
Syd Heylen died on December 4, 1996 at the age of 74.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·