Francesca Buller (born 20 January 1964) is an

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actress best known for her portrayal of various characters in the TV series '' Farscape'', most notably that of War Minister Ahkna. She also has performed in theatre roles, including in ''Hamlet'' and ''Merchant of Venice''. Buller is married to fellow actor

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, who played John Crichton in ''Farscape'' and Cameron Mitchell in ''

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''. They met while they were studying at the

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. Buller was nominated for Best Special Guest Television in

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for the SyFy Genre Awards.

Filmography

* ''

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'' (2008) ... Dr. Taggert * '' Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars'' (2004) (

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) .... War Minister Ahkna * ''Kiss of a Killer'' (1993) (TV) * '' Chaplin'' ( 1992) .... Minnie Chaplin * ''Those Secrets'' (1992) (TV) * '' Deceived'' (

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) .... Lillian * ''Fever'' (1991/I) (TV) .... Denise * ''

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'' (1989) (TV) .... Hospital Nurse

Notable TV guest appearances

* ''Farscape'' playing "Minister Ahkna" in "

" (episode No. 4.22) 21 March 2003 * ''Farscape'' playing "Minister Ahkna" " We're So Screwed Part III: La Bomba" (episode No. 4.21) 14 March 2003 * ''Farscape'' playing "Minister Ahkna" " We're So Screwed Part II: Hot to Katratzi" (episode No. 4.20) 7 March 2003 * ''Farscape'' playing "Minister Ahkna" " Bringing Home the Beacon" (episode No. 4.16) 7 February 2003 * ''Farscape'' playing "Raxil" " Scratch 'n Sniff" (episode No. 3.13) 20 July 2001 * ''Farscape'' playing "ro-NA" " Look at the Princess Part II: I Do, I Think" (episode No. 2.12) 28 July 2000 * ''Farscape'' playing "ro-NA" " Look at the Princess Part I: A Kiss is But a Kiss" (episode No. 2.11) 21 July 2000 * ''Farscape'' playing "M'Lee" " Bone to Be Wild" (episode No. 1.21) 21 January 2000 * '' Father Dowling Mysteries'' playing "Gloria" "The Royal Mystery" (episode No. 3.1) 20 September 1990

External links

Francesca Buller-Online
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Francesca at Snurcher's Guide
{{DEFAULTSORT:Buller, Francesca 1964 births English film actresses Place of birth missing (living people) English television actresses Alumni of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Living people Actresses from Los Angeles 21st-century American women