Liddy Clark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Liddy Clark
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| Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy | |
| In office 12 February 2004 – 3 March 2005 |
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| Premier | Peter Beattie |
| Preceded by | Judy Spence |
| Succeeded by | John Mickel |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Clayfield |
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| In office 17 February 2001 – 9 September 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Santo Santoro |
| Succeeded by | Tim Nicholls |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Elizabeth Anne Clark
6 November 1953 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
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Elizabeth Anne Clark (born on 6 November 1953), known as Liddy Clark, is an Australian who has had two main careers. She was a politician with the Labor Party in the Queensland Parliament. Before and after her time in politics, she was also a well-known actress in TV shows and movies. She has also worked as a director, producer, and TV presenter.
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Acting Career Highlights
Liddy Clark has appeared in many films and television shows. She is perhaps most famous for her roles in the popular TV series Prisoner. In 1979, she played Bella Albrecht for two episodes. Later, in 1983, she played Sharon Smart for six episodes.
In 1988, Clark played Kerry Barlow in the TV show Home and Away. She was also a regular cast member in the series Fire. She made guest appearances in other shows like Cop Shop, Matlock Police, The Sullivans, and A Country Practice. She even appeared in Wentworth, which was a new version of Prisoner.
Many kids might remember her as a presenter on the long-running children's program Play School.
Liddy Clark's film roles include movies such as Mad Dog Morgan, Blue Fin, The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, and Annie's Coming Out.
Political Journey
Liddy Clark began her political career by running for election in the area of Clayfield in 1998. This area was usually won by the Liberal Party. Even though she didn't win that time, she gained a lot of support, making the seat much closer for future elections.
In 2001, she ran again and surprisingly won the seat of Clayfield. This was a big win, especially because the Labor Party had a very strong election that year. She was re-elected in 2004, showing her continued support from the community.
For a short time, she served as the Minister for Indigenous Affairs in the government led by Peter Beattie. This role meant she was in charge of policies related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She resigned from this role in March 2005.
Film and TV Appearances
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
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| 1975 | Sidecar Racers | Cashier | Feature film |
| 1976 | Caddie | Receptionist | Feature film |
| Mad Dog Morgan | Alice | Feature film | |
| 1977 | The Importance of Keeping Perfectly Still | Film short | |
| Blue Fire Lady | Betty (as Liddy Clarke) | Feature film | |
| 1978 | Blue Fin | Ruth Pascoe | Feature film |
| The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith | Kate | Feature film | |
| 1980 | Touch and Go | Helen | Feature film |
| 1982 | Cargo | Film short | |
| Kitty and the Bagman | Kitty O'Rourke | Feature film | |
| 1983 | On Guard | Amelia | Film short |
| 1984 | Annie's Coming Out | Sally Clements | Feature film |
| 1986 | Push Start | Film short | |
| 1989 | To Forget Ghosts | Film short | |
| 1993 | The Nostradamus Kid | 'General Booth Enters Heaven' Strolling Player | Feature film |
| 1998 | Waste | Feature film | |
| 2003 | About Face | Film short |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
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| 1974 | Matlock Police | Patti | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1977 | Bluey | Esme Fulcher | TV series, 1 episode |
| The Sullivans | Marge | TV series, 4 episodes | |
| 1978–1981 | Cop Shop | Joanne McPherson / Karen Ashby / Kathy Simpson / Sandra Mazzorino | TV series, 6 episodes |
| 1979 | Ride On Stranger | Shannon | TV miniseries, 4 episodes |
| 1979–1980 | Don't Ask Us | Various characters | TV series |
| 1981 | A Sporting Chance | Jo Travinska | TV series, 10 episodes |
| Holiday Island | Meredith | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 1982; 1992 | A Country Practice | Louisa Kennedy / Faith Finlay | TV series, 5 episodes |
| 1982 | Living Together | TV pilot | |
| Jonah | Pinkey | TV miniseries, 4 episodes | |
| 1982–1984 | Play School | Presenter | TV series, 5 episodes |
| 1982 | Watch This Space | Herself | TV series |
| 1981; 1983 | Prisoner | Bella Ulbricht / Sharon Smart | TV series, 8 episodes |
| 1980; 1984 | Kingswood Country | Jennifer / Vicki | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1986 | The Challenge | TV miniseries, 3 episodes | |
| 1987 | Coda | Sally Reid | TV movie |
| 1988 | Home and Away | Kerry Barlow | TV series, 10 episodes |
| Swap Shop | Dot | TV series | |
| Barlow and Chambers: A Long Way From Home (aka ... Is Death) | Gilda Rickman | TV miniseries, 2 episodes | |
| 1988; 1989 | Rafferty's Rules | Faye Irwin | TV series, 3 episodes |
| 1989 | Grim Pickings | Verity ‘Birdie’ Birdwood | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
| Living With The Law | TV series | ||
| 1990 | The Flying Doctors | Carol | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1991 | G.P. | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 1995 | Echo Point | Iris Delaney | TV series, 11 episodes |
| 1995–1996 | Fire | Jean Diamond | TV series, 17 episodes |
| 2012 | Tangle | Dr. Taylor | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2015 | Wentworth | Hazel Fullager | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2025 | The White Lotus | Australian Woman | 1 episode |
Stage Performances
As an Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
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| 1974 | Doctor in the House | Miss Winslow 'Riggie', a nurse | Princess Theatre, Melbourne, Warner Theatre, Adelaide, Newcastle Civic Theatre with AETT & Crawford Theatre Productions |
| 1976 | The Foursome | VCA, Melbourne with MTC | |
| 1976 | City Sugar | Nicola Davies | St Martins Theatre, Melbourne with MTC |
| 1977 | No Worries | Wendy | La Mama, Melbourne |
| 1977 | Ravages: Dropping In | Jean | La Mama, Melbourne |
| 1977 | Obsessive Behaviour in Small Spaces | Spider Prentiss | UNSW Old Tote Parade Theatre, Sydney |
| 1978 | Makassar Reef | Camilla Ostrov | Russell Street Theatre, Melbourne with MTC |
| 1978 | Freaks | Petunia | Playbox Theatre, Melbourne with Hoopla Theatre Foundation |
| 1980 | Ticka-Tocka-Linga | Victorian regional tour with Victoria State Opera | |
| 1980 | Big River | Monica Hindmarsh | Arts Theatre, Adelaide, Canberra Theatre, Russell Street Theatre, Melbourne with MTC |
| 1983 | On Our Selection | Lily White | Melbourne Athenaeum with MTC |
| 1984 | Don's Party | North Qld regional tour with New Moon Theatre Company | |
| 1984 | Beach Blanket Tempest | Kelly | North Qld & NT regional tour, Playhouse, Adelaide, Canberra Theatre, University of Sydney with New Moon Theatre Company |
| 1985–1986 | Sons of Cain | Crystal | Playhouse, Melbourne, Theatre Royal Sydney, Suncorp Theatre, Brisbane, Wyndham's Theatre, London with MTC |
| 1987 | Educating Rita | Rita | Playhouse, Newcastle with Hunter Valley Theatre Company |
| 1987 | Away | Townsville Civic Hall with New Moon Theatre Company | |
| 1989 | Nice Girls | Prue | Anthill Theatre, Melbourne, Monash University with Playbox Theatre Company |
| 1989 | The Man From Mukinupin | Suncorp Theatre, Brisbane with QTC | |
| 1990 | After Dinner | New England Theatre Company, Armidale | |
| 1990 | Beach Blanket Tempest | Q Theatre, Penrith | |
| 1993 | Summer of the Aliens | Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane with Metaluna Theatre Company & QPAC | |
| 1993 | Canaries Sometimes Sing | Marian Street Theatre, Sydney | |
| 1994 | A Bedfull of Foreigners | Newcastle Civic Theatre, Canberra Theatre with Les Currie Productions | |
| Chapter Two | MTC | ||
| Benefactors | MTC |
As a Director
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
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| 1992 | Robin Hood and the Cheryl of Nottingham | Director | Tilbury Hotel, Sydney |
