Noni Hazlehurst facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Noni Hazlehurst
|
|
|---|---|
Noni Hazlehurst on Balance with Deborah Hutton in 2016
|
|
| Born |
Leonie Elva Hazlehurst
17 August 1953 |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | c. 1973–present |
| Known for | Play School (TV series) as presenter (1978–2001) Better Homes and Gardens (TV series) as presenter 1995–2005 |
|
Notable work
|
Film:
Television:
|
| Spouse(s) |
Kevin James Dobson
(m. 1975; div. 1978)John Jarratt
(m. 1988; div. 1999) |
| Partner(s) | Ian Marden (2003–2013) |
| Children | 2 |
Leonie Elva "Noni" Hazlehurst is a very well-known Australian actress, director, writer, and TV presenter. She was born on August 17, 1953, in Melbourne, Australia. Noni has been a familiar face on Australian television and in movies since the early 1970s. She is famous for her roles in popular shows like Play School and Better Homes and Gardens. Noni has received many awards for her work, including Australian Film Institute Awards and Logies. In 2016, she was even added to the Logie Hall of Fame, which is a very special honour.
Contents
Early Life and Education
Noni Hazlehurst grew up in Melbourne, Australia. After finishing high school at St Leonard's College, she decided to study drama. From 1971 to 1973, she attended Flinders University in South Australia. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974. Noni also learned ballet, singing, piano, and speech during her studies. Her parents were from England and moved to Australia in 1951.
Noni's Career Journey
Noni Hazlehurst has had a long and successful career in many different areas of entertainment.
Television Roles
Noni started her TV career with guest roles in shows like The Box in 1975. She then joined the cast of The Sullivans in 1976.
Working with Children's TV
One of Noni's most famous roles was as a presenter on Play School. She was on the show from 1978 to 2001, helping educate and entertain young children. Because of her love for children, she has also been an ambassador for many children's charities and events. She even recorded children's music albums, like Shout and Whisper in 1988.
Lifestyle and Drama Shows
From 1995 to 2005, Noni hosted Better Homes and Gardens. This popular show taught people about home improvements and gardening. She also starred in many TV dramas and miniseries. These included Nancy Wake in the 1980s, where she played the main character. Later, from 2007 to 2011, she played Detective Superintendent Bernice Waverley in the crime drama City Homicide.
Recent TV Work
From 2013 to 2018, Noni played Elizabeth Bligh in A Place to Call Home. This show was set in the 1950s and was very popular. She also appeared in The Letdown (2017–2019) and The End (2019). More recently, she has been a presenter for the TV series Every Family Has a Secret, which started in 2019.
Film Appearances
Noni Hazlehurst has also had many important roles in Australian films. In the 1980s, she starred in movies like Fatty Finn and Fran. One of her most notable early film roles was Nora in Monkey Grip (1982). In the 2000s, she appeared in films such as Little Fish (2005) and Candy (2006). Her more recent films include The Mule, Truth, and Ladies in Black (2018). In 2020, she starred in the film June Again.
Radio and Theatre Work
Besides TV and film, Noni has also worked on radio. She is a regular presenter on 774 ABC Melbourne. She has also performed in many theatre plays, including The Man from Mukinupin and Hamlet. In 2015 and 2016, Noni toured Australia with a special one-woman play called Mother. She won an award for her performance in Mother in 2018.
Awards and Recognition
Noni Hazlehurst has won many awards throughout her career, showing how talented she is.
- In 1980, she won a Logie Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series for Ride on Stranger.
- She won Australian Film Institute Awards for Best Actress in a Lead Role for Monkey Grip (1982) and Fran (1985).
- In 2000, she won an Australian Film Institute Award for her leading role in the TV film Waiting at the Royal.
- For her role in Little Fish (2005), she won Best Supporting Actress at the AACTA Awards and the Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards.
- In 2014, she was part of the winning team for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series for Redfern Now at the Equity Awards.
- In 2016, Noni was inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame, which is one of the highest honours in Australian television.
- She also received an Honorary Doctorate from Flinders University in 2007.
Personal Life
Noni Hazlehurst has two sons. She was married to director Kevin Dobson and later to actor John Jarratt. She also dated cameraman Ian Marden for several years. Noni released her autobiography, a book about her life, called "Dropping The Mask" in October 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Noni Hazlehurst para niños
