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Caroline Craig Biography

Birth Name:Caroline Craig

Birth Place:Melbourne, Australia

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Melbourne University with an Arts degree and trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Art
  • Appeared in stage productions of "Seven Little Australians" and "Love and Other Sharp Objects" before making her screen acting debut in "Blue Heelers․"
  • Was a singer in a punk band called Vinyl Discharge before her acting career took off
  • Quote: "I've played a lot of police officers who almost have to be tougher than the blokes ․․․ [I feel] grounded and very powerful [in uniform]․"
  • Quote: "[on "Anzac Girls"] "I think it's a very important story․ I feel lucky to be part of that․ I was drawn to the character because she is tough and vulnerable at the same time․ She's not wielding a gun, which was a great relief․""
  • Best known for playing Sgt․ Tess Gallagher in "Blue Heelers" and Jacqui James and the Narrator in "Underbelly․"

Awards

  • 2011The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Series in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2012The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie: nominated
  • 2014The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie: nominated