| Lynne McGranger | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 January 1953 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1990-present |
Lynne McGranger (born 29 January 1953) is an Australian actress best known for her role as Irene Roberts on soap opera Home and Away.[1] She is the second-longest serving cast member as she joined in 1992 in the show at the moment, taking over from Jacqui Phillips.
McGranger was originally a primary school teacher who trained at the Riverina College of Advanced Education in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales in 1975 where she had her initial actor training. Early roles included Rose in Bye Bye Birdie and Anita in West Side Story. After further experience with the Q Theatre in Penrith, west of Sydney, she started working in television and won a small part in The Flying Doctors. In September 1992 she joined the cast of Home and Away as a guest. She was made a permanent cast member in August 1993.