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Genevieve Lemon (born 1959) is an
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actress and singer who has appeared in a number of Australian television series and international film, including a frequent collaboration with
Jane Campion Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion (born 30 April 1954) is a New Zealand filmmaker. She is best known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed films ''The Piano'' (1993) and ''The Power of the Dog (film), The Power of the Dog'' (2021), for ...
for
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-winning ''
The Piano ''The Piano'' is a 1993 historical romance film written and directed by New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion. It stars Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, and Anna Paquin (in her first major acting role). The film focuses on a mute Sc ...
'' (1993) and '' The Power of the Dog'' (2021), which earned her a
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as cast member and a Critic's Choice Awards nomination. Lemon is known for her television soap opera roles including Zelda Baker in ''
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'', Marlene "Rabbit" Warren in ''
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'' and
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in ''
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''. Lemon has also appeared in numerous musical and stage productions, performing in major Australian theatres, including the 2008 original Australian stage production of ''
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'' in which she won the
Helpmann Award The Helpmann Awards are accolades for live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001. The annual awards recognise achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre ...
for Best Leading Actress.


Early life

Lemon was born at the
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, Sydney, New South Wales in 1959 as the third child of four to film editor and director Anthony Cripps Lemon and actress Patricia Mary O'Donnell, whom had married in the early 1950s, her siblings include Michael and Peter. Lemon joined "The Rock Players" an amateur theatre company in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Leichhardt and after appeared in a production of the musical ''
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'' before attending and graduating the
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in 1982.''


Career

Lemon's professional career began on television in 1982 with a guest role in soap opera '' Sons and Daughters'', followed shortly after with a larger role as Nurse Zelda Baker in the eighth season of ''
The Young Doctors ''The Young Doctors'' is an Australian early-evening soap opera originally broadcast on the Nine Network and produced by the Reg Grundy Organisation, it aired from Monday 8 November 1976 until Wednesday 30 March 1983. The series is primarily s ...
''. Between 1984 and 1985 Lemon starred as Marlene Warren in the television series ''Prisoner'', receiving critical acclaim, winning a
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for her role. Between 1985 and 1988 Lemon performed in numerous Australian musicals, working for the
Sydney Theatre Company Sydney Theatre Company (STC) is an Australian theatre company based in Sydney, New South Wales. The company performs in the Wharf Theatre at Dawes Point in The Rocks area of Sydney as well as the Roslyn Packer Theatre (formerly Sydney Theatre ...
, and others before appearing in
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's film ''
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'' in 1989, after which she was cast as the lead actress in
Jane Campion Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion (born 30 April 1954) is a New Zealand filmmaker. She is best known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed films ''The Piano'' (1993) and ''The Power of the Dog (film), The Power of the Dog'' (2021), for ...
's film ''Sweetie''. The latter role earned her a nomination at the
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for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and she won in the same category at the AFCA Awards. After guest appearances on the television series ''
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'' and '' G.P.'', Lemon was cast as
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in the television series ''
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'' between 1991 and 1992. In the same years she appeared in several theatre productions, including ''Summer Rain'' by Rodney Fisher, critical acclaimed ''The Venetian Twins'' by John Bell, and ''The Girl Who Save Everything'' by
Robyn Nevin Robyn Anne Nevin (25 September 1942) is an Australian actress recognised with the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards and the JC Williamson Award at the Helpmann Awards for her outstanding contributions to Australian theatre performance art. F ...
. In 1993, Lemon again acted under the direction of Jane Campion in the
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-winning film ''
The Piano ''The Piano'' is a 1993 historical romance film written and directed by New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion. It stars Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, and Anna Paquin (in her first major acting role). The film focuses on a mute Sc ...
,'' co-starring with
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and
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. Later she also acted in Australian television film '' Big Ideas'' and
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mini-series ''Seven Deadly Sins.'' After stage acting in
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's '' Brilliant Lies'' and Rodney Fisher's ''
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'', Lemon returned to film in the movie '' Billy's Holiday'' in 1995. In 1996 she performed in '' Miracle City'' by
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and Max Lambert, and ''Merrily We Roll Along'' by Wayne Harrison. In 1997 Lemon was cast for
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's film ''
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'' acting with
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,
Miranda Otto Miranda Otto (born 16 December 1967) is an Australian actress. She is the daughter of actors Barry Otto, Barry and Lindsay Otto and the paternal half-sister of actress Gracie Otto. Otto began her acting career in 1986 at age 18 and appeared in a ...
,
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, and Frank Wilson''.'' Over the next two years, she appeared in numerous theatre productions, including ''
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'' by Glen Elston, ''Daylight Saving'' by
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, and in ''The Milemonum Project'' written and devised by Lemon and
Russell Dykstra Russell Dykstra (born 31 December 1966) is an Australian actor of screen, stage and TV. Early life Dykstra grew up in the Brisbane suburb of Calamvale. Dykstra first appeared on stage at age 10 in a theatre production of ''Toad of Toad Hall' ...
. In 1999 Jane Campion cast Lemon for two films: ''
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'' and ''
Soft Fruit ''Soft Fruit'' is a 1999 comedy drama film about a dying mother and her children who come together to fulfill her last wishes. It is an Australian American co-production produced by New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion and directed by Christina A ...
.'' From 1999 to 2005 Lemon became an integral part of the casts of
Sydney Theatre Company Sydney Theatre Company (STC) is an Australian theatre company based in Sydney, New South Wales. The company performs in the Wharf Theatre at Dawes Point in The Rocks area of Sydney as well as the Roslyn Packer Theatre (formerly Sydney Theatre ...
productions, appearing in the musical ''Piaf'' by Adam Coo, ''Morning Sacrifice'' by
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, '' The Republic of Myopia'' by
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, ''Summer Rain'' by
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, and ''
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'' by Gary Down. In 2003 Lemon acted in television films '' The Postcard Bandit'' and ''
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.''


Recent years: Stage and Screen

In 2006, after starring in Paul Goldman's film ''
Suburban Mayhem ''Suburban Mayhem'' is a 2006 Australian comedy thriller film directed by Paul Goldman and written by Alice Bell. Starring Emily Barclay, Michael Dorman, Anthony Hayes, Robert Morgan, Steve Bastoni, Mia Wasikowska and Genevieve Lemon, ...
'', Lemon was played as Shirley in
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and Allan Scott's critical acclaimed musical ''Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'', touring between 2006 and 2008 the major theatres of Australia and
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. In 2008 Lemon gave voice to Charlotte's Mum, Henry's Mum and Madame in the
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''The Adventures of Charlotte and Henry.'' In 2007 Lemon was selected for Australian production of ''
Billy Elliot the Musical ''Billy Elliot: The Musical'' is a Coming-of-age story, coming-of-age stage musical based on the Billy Elliot, 2000 film of the same name. The music is by Elton John, and the book and lyrics are by Lee Hall (playwright), Lee Hall, who wrote th ...
,'' written by Lee Hall, directed by
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with music by Sir. Elton John. She played Mrs Wilkinson from 2007 to 2009, received positive reviews by critics and winning the
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, the
Green Room Awards The Green Room Awards are Australian peer awards which recognise excellence in cabaret, dance, theatre companies, independent theatre, musical theatre, contemporary and experimental performance, and opera. The awards, which were established in ...
, and the
Helpmann Award The Helpmann Awards are accolades for live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001. The annual awards recognise achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre ...
for her performance. From 2010 and 2011 Lemon was cast for the fifth anniversary
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tour of the musical's debut. In 2012 Lemon plays in ''
Death of a Salesman ''Death of a Salesman'' is a 1949 stage play written by the American playwright Arthur Miller. The play premiered on Broadway in February 1949, running for 742 performances. It is a two-act tragedy set in late 1940s Brooklyn told through a ...
'' musical by
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, and ''
The Mousetrap ''The Mousetrap'' is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie. The play opened in London's West End in 1952 and ran continuously until 16 March 2020, when the stage performances had to be temporarily discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemi ...
'' by Gary Young. In 2013 Lemon came back to television acting as Bunny in Jane Campion's mini-series ''
Top of the Lake ''Top of the Lake'' is a mystery drama television series created and written by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee, and directed by Campion and Garth Davis. It was broadcast in 2013, and the sequel, entitled ''Top of the Lake: China Girl'', in 2017 ...
,'' winning the Equity Ensemble as a cast member. The same year she act in ''
The Pirates of Penzance ''The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty'' is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert, W. S. Gilbert. Its official premiere was at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on 3 ...
'' by Dean Bryant at the Hamer Hall in
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. In 2014 Lemon played Dotty Otley in
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's ''
Noises Off ''Noises Off'' is a 1982 farce by the English playwright Michael Frayn. Frayn conceived the idea in 1970 while watching from the wings a performance of '' The Two of Us'', a farce that he had written for Lynn Redgrave. He said, "It was funni ...
'' production at the
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, She was also cast for season three of television series ''
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,'' and Australian mini-series ''
The Secret River ''The Secret River'' is a 2005 historical novel by Kate Grenville about an early 19th-century Englishman transported to Australia for theft. The story explores what might have happened when Europeans colonised land already inhabited by Aborigi ...
.'' In 2015 she was cast with
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,
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and
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in critical acclaimed ''The Dressmaker'' directed by
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. The next two years Lemon worked with Belvoir St Theatre Company and
Sydney Theatre Company Sydney Theatre Company (STC) is an Australian theatre company based in Sydney, New South Wales. The company performs in the Wharf Theatre at Dawes Point in The Rocks area of Sydney as well as the Roslyn Packer Theatre (formerly Sydney Theatre ...
. In 2017 she played in ''The Homosexuals, or “Faggots”'' by
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, ''
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'' by
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, and ''Melba'' by Wayne Harrison and Michael Tyack. The next year Lemon played as Mrs. Wentworth in
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's film '' Ladies in Black,'' and had a recurring role in television series ''
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.'' In 2019 Lemon starred in Thomas M. Wright's film ''
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''. The same year she played Sister Winnie in Terence O'Donnell's musical ''Folk''. In 2020 was announced the participation of Lemon,
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,
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and
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in
Jane Campion Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion (born 30 April 1954) is a New Zealand filmmaker. She is best known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed films ''The Piano'' (1993) and ''The Power of the Dog (film), The Power of the Dog'' (2021), for ...
's project '' The Power of the Dog.'' The cast performance was critically acclaimed, receiving positive reviews and numerous nominations in several
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s, including
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,
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and
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Lemon won her first
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and received a
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nomination as a member of the cast. In 2021 Lemon starred in the recurring role of Fiona Palmer in the Australian television series ''Eden'' and as in the critical acclaim series ''The Tourist''. In November 2021 the film ''Here Out West'' was presented at the
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, in which Lemon starred as Nancy. From March to April 2022, Lemon starred as Mrs Thornhill in the theatrical adaptation of ''
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'' at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. In 2024, Lemon was named as part of the cast for Stan series ''Population 11.''


Filmography


Film


Television


Other appearances


Radio


Theatre and musical


Sydney Theatre Company productions

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is an Australian
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based in
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,
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, which performs at
The Wharf Theatre The Wharf Theatre is a theatre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. This theatre is part of the Sydney Theatre Company and located on Pier 4/5 of the former Sydney port facility in Walsh Bay at Dawes Point. History In 1829, the first jetty ...
, the
Roslyn Packer Theatre The Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay is a theatre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The theatre is on Hickson Road at Walsh Bay, west of The Wharf Theatre, opposite Pier 6/7 on Walsh Bay. It seats up to 896 people. Originally named as the S ...
and the
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. Lemon has performed in nineteen productions with the company.


International productions and tours


Other Australian productions


Awards and nominations


Film and television awards


Theatre awards


References


External links

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