Harrison Gilbertson to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
  • Canberra
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Gilbertson created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Gilbertson fans. Speculation had been rife that the Australian actor best known for his role in Accidents Happen, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 33, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 28/08/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouHarrison

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouHarrison was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouHarrison.”
— @DesireePlum, 27 Aug 2026
“Gilbertson wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 27 Aug 2026

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