Brooke Satchwell facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brooke Satchwell
Satchwell in 2010
Born	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation	Actress, model, spokesperson
Years active	1994–present
Television	Anne Wilkinson in Neighbours Donna McCarthy in Dangerous Show Me the Movie! The Twelve

Brooke Kerith Satchwell is an Australian actress and a former model. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows like Neighbours, Packed to the Rafters, and Mr Inbetween. Brooke has also appeared in films and supported important charity work.

Early Life and Beginnings

Brooke Satchwell grew up in Teesdale, Victoria, Australia. She attended Toorak College. Her acting journey began in 1994 when she was asked to model in TV commercials. She also appeared in a musical called Harriet.

Acting Career

Starting on Television

After working on a commercial, Brooke was encouraged to find an agent. Just one year later, she successfully auditioned for the role of Anne Wilkinson in the popular TV show Neighbours. She played this character until 2000. For her work on Neighbours, she won the Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent in 1998 and the People's Choice Award for Most Popular Teen Idol in 1999.

After Neighbours, Brooke appeared in other TV series like Water Rats, White Collar Blue, and Tripping Over. She also became a brand ambassador for Pantene in 2004.

Later TV Roles and Films

In 2008, Brooke got her first main role in a film called Subdivision. In 2012, she joined the cast of Packed to the Rafters as Frankie, an electrician. She also became a regular on the comedy show Dirty Laundry Live and starred as lawyer Grace Barnes in Wonderland.

Brooke has even appeared in some episodes of the children's TV show Play School. She also made guest appearances in the sketch comedy series Black Comedy and the Jack Irish series. In 2018, she played Ally in the black comedy-drama Mr Inbetween. She also became a team captain on the comedy show Show Me the Movie!.

In 2019, Brooke played Miranda Gibson in the new series of SeaChange. She also appeared in the film Ride Like a Girl. More recently, in 2022, she won an AACTA Award for Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama for her role as Georgina Merrick in The Twelve. In 2024, she appeared in Triple Oh!.

Other Activities

Brooke Satchwell has used her platform to support important causes. She has helped raise money for the Starlight Children's Foundation, which helps seriously ill children. She also joined efforts to protect the historic Kurnell sand dunes from sand mining. In 2009, she supported Power Shift, a conference for young people focused on climate change.

Personal Life

In 2008, Brooke Satchwell was in a building that was attacked by terrorists during the 2008 Mumbai attacks. She bravely hid in a cupboard until the danger passed.

Brooke was engaged to film editor David Gross from 2012 to 2019.

Filmography

Satchwell signing autographs for fans in 2007

Television Shows

Films

Theatre Performances

See also

In Spanish: Brooke Satchwell para niños