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Denise Roberts

Denise Roberts has been a formidable force in the world of entertainment since 1980, excelling as a producer, director, actor, and author. Her illustrious career is studded with prestigious accolades, including an AFI Award, the International Variety Club of Australia Award, an AACTA nomination, three Silver Logie nominations, two People’s Choice nominations, a Film Critics Circle nomination, and a Sydney Theatre Critics nomination.

Roberts is best known for her iconic roles as Julie Winters on ABC’s ‘GP’ and Isabelle Turnbull on Channel 7’s ‘Always Greener.’ Beyond acting, she has made significant contributions as an author with her book, ‘Get Your Act Together: The Actor’s Advisory Manual,’ published by The Federation Press. Her directorial prowess was showcased in the highly acclaimed one-man play ‘Fully Committed’ at the Ensemble Theatre and ‘Lovers At Versailles’ at the Sydney Opera House’s Playhouse.

As the original concept creator and associate producer of the ABC drama series ‘Correlli,’ Roberts played a pivotal role in launching Hugh Jackman’s career, marking his first starring role. Her impressive resume also includes standout performances in the one woman theatre shows ‘Late Nite Catechism’ and ‘Shirley Valentine’, her other many theatre credits include the ‘The Vagina Monologues’ and ‘Charitable Intent’ for which she was nominated for a Theatre Critics Award.  Film and TV Credits include ‘Gods Favorite Idiot’, ‘Grey Nomads’, ‘Schapelle’, ‘Razzle Dazzle’, ‘Wild Side,’ ‘The Dish,’ and ‘Road To Nhill.’  Her directorial talent includes ‘Fully Committed’, ‘Educating Rita’ and ‘The Oldest Profession’ all for the Ensemble Theatre and she was further recognized when ‘Stairwell,’ a short thriller she directed, was selected for screening at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival.

Denise is a long term member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and she has been an International Emmy Award Judge every year since 2012.

Denise Roberts’ dedication to the arts and her multifaceted talent have not only garnered her numerous awards but have also left an indelible mark on the Australian entertainment landscape. Her career is a testament to her versatility, creativity, and enduring impact on the industry.

Awards

  • Australian Film Institute (AFI) Award Best Performance By An Actress In Leading Role In a TV Drama GP, ‘Alone’
  • Variety Club Television Drama Award Best Actor ‘GP’
  • Chief Glug Award for Excellence behind the Scenes ‘Lovers At Versailles’,

Nominations

  • ACCTA Nomination *Best Supporting Actress in a Television Drama ‘Schapelle’
  • Sydney Theatre Critics Nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role ‘A Charitable Intent’,
  • Film Critics’ Circle of Australia nomination for Best Supporting Actress ‘Road To Nhill’
  • Silver Logie Nomination Most Outstanding Actress on Australian Television ‘GP’. (2 years running)
  • People’s Choice Award Nomination Most Popular Actress in a Television/Drama Series ‘GP’. (2 years running)

Theatre

  • 2006 CHARITABLE INTENT Role:  Amanda Dir Sandra Bates Produced by Ensemble theatre
  • 2005 SHIRLEY VALENTINE Role:  Shirley Valentine Dir Denise Roberts Produced by Rock City Events Newcastle
  • 2003 VAGINA MONOLOGUES Role: Various Dir Caroline Stacey  Adrian Bohm Presents
  • 2002 VAGINA MONOLOGUES Role: Various Dir Caroline Stacey  Adrian Bohm Presents
  • 2001 VAGINA MONOLOGUES Role: Various Dir. Caroline Stacey 2000
  • A GIRL’S NIGHT OUT Jacobsen Entertainment. Dir. Caroline Stacey. Role  Aunty Ivy.
  • 2000 SHIRLEY VALENTINE Ensemble Theatre. Dir. Adam Cook. Role Shirley Valentine.
  • 1999 LATE NIGHT CATECHISM Adrian Bohm Presents. Regional tour. Role – Sister.
  • 1997 LATE NIGHT CATECHISM Adrian Bohm Presents. Dir. Caroline Stacey Role- Sister
  • 1996 SHIRLEY VALENTINE Blue Sky Entertainment with the Sydney Theatre Company. Dir. Adam Cook. Role – Shirley Valentine.
  • 1994 THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE Sydney Theatre Company. Dir. Wayne Harrison. Role – Sadie. Adelaide Festival Season.
  • 1993 THE SEAHORSE Ensemble Theatre. Dir. Sandra Bates. Role – Gertrude.
  • 1992 MAN OF THE MOMENT Seymour Centre. Dir. Sandra Bates. Role – Sharon.
  • 1991 THE SLAB BOYS Crossroads Theatre. Dir. Andrew Lewis. Role – Sadie.
  • 1990 A NIGHT WITH ROBINSON CRUSOE Ensemble Theatre. Dir. Sandra Bates. Role – Julie.
  • 1988 TALK OF THE DEVIL Ensemble Theatre. Dir. Mike O’Brien. Role – Mrs Maguire.
  • 1987 ONCE A CATHOLIC Ensemble Theatre. Dir. Mike O’Brien. Role Mother Thomas Aquinas.
  • 1986 THE SHADOW BOX Ensemble Theatre. Dir. Doug Anderson. Role – Maggie.
  • 1985 WHEN IN ROME Ensemble Theatre. Dir. Sandra Bates. Role – Margaret.
  • 1984 A KIND OF ALASKA Ensemble Theatre. Dir. Savas Panas. Role – Deborah.
  • 1983 THE BEAR Ensemble Theatre. Dir. Jennifer Don. Role -Mrs Popov.

Animation

  • 1992 SINBAD THE SAILOR Burbank Films.

Radio

  • 1989 THE PASSING OF CATHERINE A.B.C. Role – Mrs Boyle.
  • 1989 HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA A.B.C. Role – Narrator. EDUCATIONAL
  • 1987 MANAGING THE SCHOOLS Education Department. Documentary Drama.
  • 1985 THAT’S DEMOCRACY Film Australia. Documentary Drama.
  • 1982 COUNTER TALK Film Australia. Documentary Drama.

Writing

  • Author of GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER: THE ACTOR’S ADVISORY MANUAL published by The Federation Press, 1995.
  • CORRELLI, original concept, (a 10 part drama series, created by Denise Roberts screened on the ABC July 1995). Concept Creator.

Directing

  • 2013 GOOD NEIGHBOURS – 15 minute short film.
  • 2012 CONTAMINATION – 30 minute short film.
  • 2007 THE GETAWAY Newtown Theatre
  • 2005 LOVERS AT VERSAILLES Ensemble Productions Playhouse Theatre Opera House
  • 2005 SHIRLEY VALENTINE Rock City Productions – Civic Theatre Newcastle
  • Director of SCREENWISE FILM & TELEVISION SCHOOL
  • Director & Co-Producer of THE INDUSTRY HEAVYWEIGHT MASTER CLASS SERIES
  • 2002 FULLY COMMITTED Ensemble Theatre.
  • 2001 THE OLDEST PROFESSION Ensemble Theatre.
  • 2000 WIT Ensemble Theatre. Associate Director. Dir. Sandra Bates.
  • 1999 BEAUTIFUL THING Ensemble Theatre.
  • 1998 STAIRWELL 16mm Short Film. ABC. Screened at Los Angeles International short film festival, September 1998).
  • 1997 EDUCATING RITA Ensemble Theatre
  • 1997 RIP RIPPER Rat Bag Theatre Company – Balmain
  • 1996 VERONICA¹S ROOM Ensemble Theatre
  • 1994 CORRELLI – ABC Associate Producer

Training

  • 2003 – DIRECTING – METRO SCREEN
  • 1998 – PRODUCING ­ AFTRS
  • 1996 – SCRIPT EDITING – AFTRS
  • 1985 – ACTING – GRADUATE OF THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE (3 YEARS)

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