Maggie King | |
|---|---|
| Born | Margaret Anne King 10 April 1939 Wales, United Kingdom
[1] |
| Died | 5 March 2020 (aged 80)
[2]
Healesville, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Family | Joan Sydney (sister) |
Margaret Anne King [1] (10 April 1939–5 March 2020) was a Welsh born Australian actress, active in stage, television and film roles. She is probably best known for her AFI-nominated role in The Big Steal.
King was born in Wales, United Kingdom, and was the younger sister of English-Australian actress Joan Sydney. whom she often acted alongside, primarily on stage. She retired in 2010. [3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Fran | Person in Pub Trio | |
| 1990 | The Big Steal | Edith Clark | |
| 1993 | This Won't Hurt a Bit | Mrs. Prescott | |
| 1998 | Crackers | Violet 'Vi' Hall |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sons and Daughters | Bella Brixton | 3 episodes |
| 1988 | Sisterly Love | Sylvia | Unsold TV pilot |
| 1988 | Dadah Is Death | Woman at Airport | TV film |
| 1990 | Skirts | Guest role: Bridie | TV series, 1 episode 6: "Parents Ain't What They Used To Be" |
| 1994 | The Damnation of Harvey McHugh | Martha | "Little House on the Gold Coast" |
| 1994 | Law of the Land | Mrs. Cowan | Recurring role |
| 1994 | Newlyweds | Cassandra | "Afternoon Tea" |
| 1994 | The Man from Snowy River | Mrs. Fowler | Recurring role |
| 1994 | Blue Heelers | Dr. Noonan | "Doing It Tough" |
| 1996 | Neighbours | Esmeralda Villio | 3 episodes |
| 1997 | Blue Heelers | Mary Chalmers | "Safe as Houses" |
| 1997 | Good Guys Bad Guys: Only the Young Die Good | Bookie's Wife | TV film |
| 2001-03 | The Saddle Club | Dr. Judy Baker | Recurring role |
| 2002 | MDA | Prun Jansen | "Break It Gently" |
References
- ^ a b "My mum Maggie Sloan: A Country Practice star's 50 year career".
- ^ "Maggie King Death Notice - Melbourne, Victoria". tributes.theage.com.au. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ "Maggie King". AusStage.
External links
- Maggie King at IMDb
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