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Liddy Holloway
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Elizabeth Brenda Holloway
27 March 1947 Wellington, New Zealand
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| Died | 29 December 2004 (aged 57) Auckland, New Zealand
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| Occupation | Actress |
Elizabeth Brenda "Liddy" Holloway (born March 27, 1947 – died December 29, 2004) was a talented actress and writer from New Zealand. She was well-known for her roles in TV shows and movies. Liddy also wrote scripts for television.
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Liddy Holloway's Acting Career
Liddy Holloway was born in Wellington, New Zealand. Her father, Phil Holloway, was a politician. Liddy first worked as a journalist. Later, she decided to become an actress. She had a long and successful career in theatre.
Working in Australia and Hollywood
In the early 1980s, Liddy also acted in Australia. She appeared in movies like Squizzy Taylor and The Clinic. She also had guest roles in the Australian TV show Prisoner. Liddy even wrote some scripts for Prisoner.
For a short time in 1990, Liddy moved to Los Angeles. She wanted to try acting in Hollywood. However, she did not stay there for long.
Famous TV Roles
Liddy Holloway became known around the world for her role as Hercules' mother. She played Alcmene in the adventure series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. She appeared in this show from 1995 to 1998.
In New Zealand, Liddy was very popular for her role as Alex McKenna. She played this lead character in the soap opera Shortland Street. Liddy was on the show from 1992 to 1998. She also returned for a guest appearance in 2002. Besides acting, Liddy also wrote for Shortland Street. She wrote for other TV shows too, like Shark in the Park.
Other Notable Work
Liddy Holloway was the first person to suggest making the book The Whale Rider into a movie. She strongly believed it would make a great film.
In 2002, Liddy acted in an American TV movie called Murder in Greenwich. She played Dorothy Moxley in the film. Even though the story was set in America, the movie was filmed in New Zealand.
Liddy Holloway's Passing
Liddy Holloway passed away on December 29, 2004. She was 57 years old. She died from liver cancer. Liddy is remembered by her three children. They are Francesca Holibar, Mark Harlen, and actor/musician Joel Tobeck. Joel Tobeck also acted alongside his mother on Shortland Street.
