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All Saints (season 2)
The second season of the long-running Australian medical drama '' All Saints'' began airing on 9 February 1999 and concluded on 23 November 1999 with a total of 43 episodes. Plot From car accidents to mental health, the doctors of All Saints continue to tirelessly tend to the patients. Cast Main * Georgie Parker as Terri Sullivan * Jeremy Cumpston as Connor Costello * Judith McGrath as Von Ryan * Libby Tanner as Bronwyn Craig * Ben Tari as Jared Levine * Kirrily White as Stephanie Markham * Martin Lynes as Luke Forlano (41 episodes) * Erik Thomson as Mitch Stevens (episodes 4–43) * Sam Healy as Jaz Hillerman (10 episodes, up to episode 11) * Andrew McKaige as Peter Morrison (9 episodes, up to episode 12) Recurring * Brian Vriends as Ben Markham (39 episodes) * Justine Clarke as Samantha O'Hara (13 episodes) * Jake Blundell as Tony Hurst (13 episodes) * Celia Ireland as Regina Butcher (12 episodes) * Joy Smithers as Rose Carlton (4 episodes) * Ling-Hsueh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Network
Seven Network (stylised 7Network, and commonly known as Channel Seven or simply Seven) is an Australian commercial free-to-air Television broadcasting in Australia, television network. It is owned by Seven West Media, Seven West Media Limited, and is one of the five main free-to-air television networks in Australia. The network's headquarters are located in Sydney. As of 2014, it was the second-largest network in the country in terms of population reach. Seven Network shows various nonfiction shows—such as news broadcasts (''Seven News'') and sports programming—as well as fiction shows. In 2011, the network won all 40 out of 40 weeks of the ratings season for total viewers, being the first to achieve this since the introduction of the OzTAM ratings system in 2001. As of 2024, Seven Network is the highest-rated television network nationally, in Australia, ahead of the Nine Network, ABC TV (Australian TV channel), ABC TV, Network 10 and SBS (Australian TV channel), SBS. Hea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandra Fowler
Alexandra Fowler (born 6 December 1961) is an Australian actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Angela Hamilton in '' Sons and Daughters'' (1982–1984), Zoe Davis in ''Neighbours'' (1986) and Laura Allen in '' Big Sky'' (1997). She was also a member of 1980s Australian pop group, Chantoozies. Career Television Fowler had small roles in '' The Young Doctors'' and ''Sara Dane'', before coming to prominence playing Angela Hamilton (later Palmer Keegan) in the Grundy series '' Sons and Daughters'' from 1982 and 1984, through 327 episodes. She joined the cast of ''Neighbours'' as Zoe Davis in 1986, after being approached by the Grundy Organisation. After deciding not to extend her contract with the serial, Fowler departed in September 1986. She also played a regular role in another Grundy soap '' Possession'' (1985) just before it was cancelled. She also appeared in '' The Flying Doctors'' and '' Frankie's House''. From 1997, she was a regular lead in '' Big Sky'', al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca Smart
Rebecca Elizabeth Smart (born 30 January 1976) is an Australian actor, known for her role in the 1987 television film '' The Shiralee''. Early life and education Smart was born in Tamworth, New South Wales on 30 January 1976. She was educated at St Catherine's School, Waverley, an independent, Anglican, day and boarding school for girls, located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Career Smart began acting for television at the age of eight, appearing in the 1984 miniseries '' The Cowra Breakout'' as Shirley Murphy. Her first movie role came one year later, alongside Eric Roberts and Greta Scacchi in the 1985 romantic comedy '' The Coca-Cola Kid''. She gained recognition playing the co-lead role as Buster (opposite Bryan Brown), in the 1987 television film '' The Shiralee'', based on the 1955 novel of the same name. The role won her the Silver Logie Award for Most Popular Actress in a Miniseries/Telemovie. She also played the title character in the 1988 horror drama film ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron Blabey
Aaron Blabey (born 1 January 1974) is an Australian author of children's books, and a former actor. He is the creator of three best-selling children's series; ''Pig the Pug'' – a picture book series about a rude, selfish, mean-spirited little dog, '' The Bad Guys'' – a ''The New York Times'' #1 best-selling graphic novel series for junior readers about a gang of scary-looking animals trying to change their bad reputations, and ''Thelma the Unicorn'' – a second picture book series about a plain little pony who pretends to be a unicorn. As of December 2022, Blabey has around 35 million books in print and his books have spent over 120 weeks on ''The New York Times'' best-seller list. ''The Bad Guys'' first reached #1 on the list on 3 July 2019. On 22 April 2022, an animated movie adaptation of '' The Bad Guys'' from DreamWorks Animation starring Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, and Anthony Ramos premiered in the United States. Blabey served as an ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tina Bursill
Tina Bursill (born 24 July 1951) is an Australian actress. She played Louise Carter on the television series '' Skyways'' (1979–1981) and Sonia Stevens on ''Prisoner'' (1983–1984). She played Meryl Knight in the Nine Network drama series '' Doctor Doctor''. Bursill won the AFI (AACTA) Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1987 film '' Jilted''. Early life Tina Bursill was born on 24 July 1951 in Sydney. Initially, she intended to pursue a career in anthropology, however, she set her sights on becoming an actress. She studied drama at the National Institute of Dramatic Art and graduated in 1971. Career Theatre Bursill started her career in musicals and stand-up comedy, before being cast in more serious roles in theatre. Most recently, she was in a production of ''Cinderella'' in 2022. Television Bursill made her television debut in 1973, appearing in the lead role of short-lived comedy series '' The People Next Door'' as Meg Penrose. She was a regular character in d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betty Bobbitt
Betty Ann Bobbitt (February 7, 1939 – November 30, 2020) was an American actress, director, singer, and playwright based in Australia, with a career that spanned over 60 years, encompassing theatre, television, and film. Bobbitt was best known for her small screen role in TV series ''Prisoner'' (known as ''Prisoner: Cell Block H'' in the UK and North America, and ''Caged Woman'' in Canada) as lesbian mother figure Judy Bryant from 1980 to 1985, through 430 episodes. Early life Bobbitt was born in Manhattan, New York, to nurse Elizabeth Bobbitt née Sprout and Hubert Bobbitt, a steel mill worker and grew up in Norristown, a suburb of Philadelphia.Laura Lippstone, "Life in the Land of Oz", ''Philadelphia Inquirer'', 9 November 1986 p. 31. She attended a Catholic school and Norristown High School. Career Early career When Bobbitt moved to Los Angeles, at the age of 18, to appear in a theatre production of ''Auntie Mame'', she was approached by an Australian television pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lois Ramsey
Lois June Ramsey (; 18 June 1922 – 22 January 2016) also billed as Lois Ramsay, was an Australian actress, best known for her regular roles on television series '' The Box'' and ''Prisoner''. She often played quirky, eccentric old ladies on television soap operas. Career The Box and Prisoner She was a major cast member of the 1970s soap opera ''The Box'' as tea lady Mrs. Hopkins, appearing for the entire run of the serial. Ramsey also had two prominent stints in ''Prisoner''. Her first role was as dotty social worker Agnes Forster in 1980. In 1985-1986 Ramsey played elderly prison inmate Ettie Parslow who thought the Second World War was still going on. Television and film roles She had numerous roles in TV soap opera/serials including Crawford Productions serials ''Homicide'', '' The Sullivans'', '' Cop Shop'', as well as ''Prisoner'', '' A Country Practice'', '' E Street'', ''Home and Away ''Home and Away'' (''H&A'') is an Australian television soap opera. It was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grant Bowler
Grant Bowler (born 18 July 1968) is a New Zealand-Australian actor and television presenter who has worked in American, Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian film, television, and theatre. He is known for playing the role of Constable Wayne Patterson in '' Blue Heelers'' and Wolfgang West in '' Outrageous Fortune''. He also appeared as Wilhelmina Slater's love interest Connor Owens in ''Ugly Betty''. He starred as Joshua Nolan on the Syfy television series '' Defiance''. As a presenter, he was best known for hosting reality game shows – including '' The Mole Australia'' and '' The Amazing Race Australia'', both of which aired on the Seven Network. Bowler has been the voiceover narrator for '' Border Security: Australia'' for the Seven Network since 2004. He has also provided the narration for the Canadian version and the American version when those versions air in Australia and New Zealand as ''Border Security: International'' on 7two. Personal life Bowler was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myles Pollard
Myles Pollard (born 4 November 1972) is an Australian actor. He is known for his role as Dr. James Edmunds in ''Home and Away'' and previously Nick Ryan on the TV series '' McLeod's Daughters''. Early life Myles Pollard was born in Perth, and grew up in remote communities in Western Australia, where his father was a school principal and his mother taught music. Although they moved every two to five years, Pollard spent the latter part of his high-school years in Perth. He graduated from university with a Bachelor of Arts in Education (English and Drama) in 1994. Career After university, Pollard moved to Sydney to begin an acting career. He performed ''King Lear'' at the New Theatre and auditioned for NIDA the following year. He was accepted into their three-year program, graduating in 1998. His break-out role was on '' McLeod's Daughters'' (2001-2006), where he received a Silver Logie Award nomination for Most Popular Actor at the 2003 Australian TV Week Logie Awards. In 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristian Schmid
Kristian Schmid (born 28 November 1974) is an Australian actor best known for his roles as Todd Landers in ''Neighbours'' and Leading Seaman Robert Dixon in ''Sea Patrol''. Early life Schmid was born in Geelong, Australia to Hungarian parents. He is the cousin of Krista Vendy who was also a regular in ''Neighbours''. Career Schmid is best known for playing Todd Landers in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' from 1988 until 1992. He then appeared as Adam Newman in the British children's science fiction television series The Tomorrow People from 1992-1995. While on a four-year work permit in the UK, he made appearances on several UK television shows, such as Noel’s House Party where he was voted into the gunge tank by the voting public, as well as the plays '' The Lion in Winter'' and ''Laura''. In 2002, Schmid played Brad in the film ''Scooby-Doo'' and Danny in the Australian film '' Blurred'', about Schoolies week. He played a newspaper journalist in the Foxtel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Hunter (actor)
William John Hunter (27 February 194021 May 2011) was an Australian actor of film, stage and television, who was also prominent as a voice-over artist. He appeared in more than 60 films and won two AACTA Awards, AFI Awards. He was also a recipient of the Centenary Medal. Early life William John Hunter was born on 27 February 1940 in Ballarat, Victoria (Australia), Victoria, the son of William and Francie Hunter. He had a brother, John, and a sister, Marie Ann.Blake, JasonAussie bloke of screen was larger than life, ''The Sydney Morning Herald'', 23 May 2011. During his teens, Hunter was a champion swimmer, and briefly held a world record for the 100 yards freestyle until his record was broken by John Devitt in the very next heat 10 minutes later.Atterton, Margot; Alan Veitch: ''The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Australian Showbiz'' (1984). Hunter qualified for the Australian swimming team for the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, before a bout of meningitis ended his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henri Szeps
Henri Szeps () (born October 2, 1943), also spelled Henry Szeps, is a Swiss-born Australian character actor of theatre and television. He has also featured in films and worked in voice roles, and has worked in productions in the United Kingdom. Early life Henri Szeps was born in 1943 in Lausanne, Switzerland, to Polish parents. Prior to the German invasion of Poland during World War II, his parents fled to France in 1938. His father left the family to join the French Resistance. In 1943, his mother Rose and three-year-old sister Maria made their way to a refugee camp in Lausanne, where Henri was born. In September 1944, having watched babies in the camp become ill, Henri’s mother had him fostered out to a German-speaking Swiss couple in Blumenstein at 1 months old. In 1946, his mother who had relocated to Paris, reclaimed him when he was three years old, but he returned to the Swiss couple in 1948 when he was 4, as he couldn’t speak Polish or French and found it hard to comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
