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