Denise Roberts
Denise Roberts is an Australian actress and director who has worked in theatre, film and television since 1980. She gained initial fame when she played Julie Winters in the ABC-TV medical drama G.P. from 1989 to 1996. Denise's mentor was Hayes Gordon, with whom she studied solidly for three years. During her seven year stint on G.P., Denise taught film and television for Hayes at his Ensemble Studios.
In 2009 Denise played the recurring role of 'Bonnie Bright' in Channel 7's Packed To The Rafters and 'Faye' on the feature film Subdivision[1] which premiered in August 2009.
Denise played Helen Jones in Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback, and starred as Aunty Barbara in the feature film Razzle Dazzle.[2] Denise is best known for her starring roles as the University Registrar Jessica Andrews in channel 7's HeadLand; the town matriarch Isabelle Turnbull in Always Greener, and for her seven years as Julie Winters in G.P. on ABC-TV. In 2010, she will play Inspector Diane Pappas in the Nine Network police drama Cops L.A.C.[3]
Writer
Author of the popular Actor's Advisory Manual, "Get Your Act Together" published by the Ferderation press in 1995,[4] Denise has directed numerous theatre plays, including Lovers At Versailles at the Playhouse - Sydney Opera House. Her 10 minute 16 mm short thriller 'Stairwell', which Denise directed was screened at the LA International Short Film Festival. She is Creator and Associate Producer of the ABC's 10 part drama series, Correlli,[5] which gave Hugh Jackman his big Australian break.
Awards
Denise has picked up accolades at every stage of her career. She was nominated as 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' by the Sydney Theatre Critics for her role the highly successful David Williamson play 'A Charitable Intent'. Other nominations and awards include a 'Chief Glugs' Award for Excellence Behind the Scenes, an AFI Award and a Variety Club of Australia Award for Best Actress in a Television Drama and numerous Silver Logie and People's Choice Nominations for Most Outstanding Actress on Australian Television and a Film Critics Circle Nomination for Best Supporting Actress alongside Cate Blanchett and Frances O'Connor.
Teacher
Denise Roberts is the Founder and Principal Director of Screenwise, a Sydney-based Film & Television school for actors.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Boy Who Had Everything, TheThe Boy Who Had Everything | Rita | |
| 1986 | For Love Alone | Mrs. Ashley | |
| 1987 | Going Sane | Mrs. Chubb | |
| 1997 | Road to Nhill | Gwen | |
| 2000 | Dish, TheThe Dish | Bronwyn | |
| 2003 | Kangaroo Jack | Tansy | |
| 2006 | Opal Dream | Vera Dunkley | |
| 2006 | One Last Shot | Waitress | Short film |
| 2007 | Razzle Dazzle | Barbara | |
| 2007 | Boys Own Story | Aunt Eileen | Short film |
| 2009 | Subdivision | Faye | |
| 2009 | Benefit | Mother | Short film |
| 2010 | Dying Ice | Elder | Short film |
| 2010 | Anyone You Want | Jenny | |
| 2012 | Leech | Betty | Short film |
| 2013 | Nerve | Sally Livingston | |
| 2013 | Concealed | Irene | Complete |
| 2014 | Half Dead, TheThe Half Dead | The See-er | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Bellamy | Bev | Episode: "Bet Your Life" |
| 1984 | Halo for Athuan, AA Halo for Athuan | Maizy | TV film |
| 1985 | Country Practice, AA Country Practice | Patient / Kristine Cox | Episodes: "Walk Tall: Parts 1 & 2", "Work Experience: Part 2" |
| 1986 | Hector's Bunyip | Gladys Glum | TV film |
| 1986 | Sons and Daughters | Kidnapper | Episode: "1.799" |
| 1987 | Sons and Daughters | Monica | Episode: "1.972" |
| 1987 | Rafferty's Rules | Mrs. Bridges | Episode: "Kids" |
| 1987 | Two Friends | Jessie | TV film |
| 1988 | Home and Away | Woman Customer | Episode: "1.51" |
| 1989 | Home and Away | Nola Dibble | Episode: "1.258" |
| 1989 | Fields of Fire III | Mrs. Anderson | TV miniseries |
| 1989-1996 | G.P. | Julie Winters | Main role (317 episodes) |
| 1990 | E Street | Myra | Episode: "The Reverend & the Doctor?" |
| 1995 | Correlli | Helen Buckley | Episodes: "Solitary", "Lock-Down" |
| 1996 | Man from Snowy River, TheThe Man from Snowy River | Mary Kelly | Episode: "The Grand Opening" |
| 1998 | All Saints | Janice McGregor | Episode: "A Little Magic" |
| 1999 | Wildside | Sheryl Cunningham | Episode: "2.19" |
| 2000 | Grass Roots | Evelyn Savage | Episode: "The Whole Year" |
| 2001 | Water Rats | Meredith Dillon | Episode: "The Thin Edge" |
| 2001 | Pizza | Jackie / Mum Stanko | Episodes: "Politically Incorrect Pizza", "Girlfriend Pizza" |
| 2001 | BackBerner | Beryl Todd | Episode: "3.4" |
| 2001-2003 | Always Greener | Isabelle Turnbull | Regular role (50 episodes) |
| 2002 | BackBerner | Various | Episode: "1.134" |
| 2003 | Grass Roots | Christina | Episode: "Investigation" |
| 2004 | Home and Away | Valerie Squires | Recurring role (8 episodes) |
| 2005 | All Saints | Margaret | Episode: "Funny Games" |
| 2005-2006 | Headland | Jessica Andrews | Regular role (26 episodes) |
| 2007 | Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback | Helen Jones | TV film |
| 2009 | East West 101 | Janet Miller | Episode: "Men of Conscience" |
| 2009 | Packed to the Rafters | Bonnie Bright | Episodes: "Having It All", "Look Into My Eyes", "Putting the House in Order" |
| 2010 | Cops L.A.C. | Diane Pappas | Main role (13 episodes) |
| 2011 | Blood Brothers | Sue O'Farrell | TV film |
| 2011 | Underbelly | Alice Twiss | Episode: "Jerusalem Revisited" |
| 2012 | Packed to the Rafters | Bonnie Bright | Episode: "Sign of the Times" |
| 2012 | Mrs Biggs | Annie Pitcher | Episodes: "1.3", "1.4" |
| 2013 | Cliffy | Molly | TV film |
| 2013 | Wonderland | Episode: "The Exes"
References
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