Judith McGrath facts for kids
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Judith McGrath
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| Born | 21 April 1947 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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| Died | 20 October 2017 (aged 70) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Other names | Judy McGrath |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1967–2012 |
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Notable work
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Prisoner (1979–1984) A Country Practice (1992–1993) All Saints (1998–2009) |
Judith McGrath was an Australian actress. She was born on April 21, 1947, and passed away on October 20, 2017. She was well-known for her roles in popular TV shows like Prisoner, A Country Practice, and All Saints.
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About Judith McGrath's Acting Career
Judith McGrath was famous for her many roles on television. She often played characters who were smart and had a dry, funny sense of humor. She started her acting journey in theatre before moving to TV.
Early Life and Theatre Work
Judith was born in Brisbane, Australia. She began her acting career on stage at the Brisbane Arts Theatre. She was also part of the Twelfth Night Theatre group.
Becoming a TV Star
Judith McGrath became very well-known for her role in the TV show Prisoner. In this series, she played Colleen "Poface" Powell, a fair but sarcastic Deputy Governor. She started as a small character in 1979 but became a main cast member in 1981. She appeared in 263 episodes before choosing to leave the show in 1984.
After Prisoner, Judith appeared in other popular Australian TV shows. She had guest roles in Neighbours and The Flying Doctors. She also starred in the children's TV show Round the Twist in 1989, playing Matron Gribble. From 1992 to 1993, she was a regular on A Country Practice as Bernice Hudson.
One of her longest roles was Yvonne "Von" Ryan in the medical drama All Saints. She joined the show when it started in 1998 and was the only original cast member to stay until it finished in 2009. She appeared in 493 episodes of All Saints.
Her Final Years
Judith McGrath passed away in a hospice in Brisbane on October 20, 2017. She was 70 years old.
Judith McGrath's Film and TV Roles
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Judith McGrath appeared in during her career.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1986 | Backstage | Hotel Receptionist |
| 2005 | Fink | Centrelink Woman |
| 2010 | Scone Wars | Mavis Hepstead |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1977 | Bluey | Mrs. Thompson | Guest role |
| 1977; 1980 | Young Ramsay | Ethel Dean / Rosemary Billings | Guest roles |
| 1978-1980 | Cop Shop | Various Guest roles | 8 episodes |
| 1978 | The Sullivans | Miss Harvey | Recurring role |
| 1979-1980 | Skyways | Various Guest roles | 5 episodes |
| 1979-1984 | Prisoner | Colleen Powell | Regular role, 263 episodes |
| 1984 | Special Squad | Guest role | 1 episode |
| 1985 | Neighbours | Margaret Hamilton / Margaret Heywood | Recurring Guest role, 4 episodes |
| 1986 | Sword of Honour | Dietician | TV miniseries |
| 1986; 1988 | The Flying Doctors | Caroline Longley / Cynthia Cumberland-Brown | Guest roles, 2 episodes |
| 1987 | Willing and Abel | Guest role | 1 episode |
| 1989 | Round The Twist | Matron Gribble | Regular role, 9 episodes |
| 1992-1993 | A Country Practice | Bernice Hudson | Regular role, 149 episodes |
| 1992 | The Main Event | Herself | 1 episode |
| 1994 | Day To Day | Herself - Guest | 1 episode |
| 1995 | Police Rescue | Hazel | Guest role, 1 episode |
| 1995 | Naked: Stories Of Men | Margaret | Guest role, 1 episode |
| 1998-2009 | All Saints | Yvonne 'Von' Ryan | Regular role, 493 episodes |
| 2001; 2002 | The Weakest Link | Herself | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | The 2007 TV Week Logie Awards | Herself / Von Ryan | TV special |
| 2007 | Channel 7 Telethon | Herself | TV special |
| 2011 | Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2011 | A Current Affair | Herself with Prisoner cast | 1 episode |
| 2011–12 | Winners & Losers | Maria Crawley | Recurring role, 3 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Judith McGrath para niños
