Ernie Bourne

Ernest Alfred Bourne (1 August 1926 – 21 January 2009) was an English Australian actor, entertainer, comedian and puppeteer, those career spanned 50 years, known for his regular roles in theatre and television, particularly in character roles, although he was probably best known locally and internationally for his role as prison chef Mervin Pringle, whom married Officer Joyce Barry (played by Joy Westmore) in the TV series Prisoner.

Ernie Bourne

Ernest Alfred Bourne (1 August 1926 – 21 January 2009) was an English Australian actor, entertainer, comedian and puppeteer, those career spanned 50 years, known for his regular roles in theatre and television, particularly in character roles, although he was probably best known locally and internationally for his role as prison chef Mervin Pringle, whom married Officer Joyce Barry (played by Joy Westmore) in the TV series Prisoner.