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|Zoe Marshall | Zoe Marshall
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|1998–2003 | 1998–2003
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|Bronwyn Craig | Bronwyn Craig
|Main role (series 1–6) | TV series, seasons 1–6, 219 episodes (main role)
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|Ava Ryan | Ava Ryan
|"Sleeping with the Enemy" | TV series, episode: "Sleeping with the Enemy"
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|Lill Yengill | Lill Yengill
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|Michelle Letourneau | Michelle Letourneau
| TV series, 48 episodes (main role)
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|Norma | Norma
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|Sarah Riles | Sarah Riles
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Revision as of 22:24, 12 September 2024

Australian actress and theater director (born 1970)

Libby Tanner
BornElizabeth Joan Tanner
1970 (age 54–55)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
OccupationActress
Years active1992–present
Notable work
Children3

Elizabeth Tanner (born 1970) is an Australian stage and television actress best known for her roles as Bronwyn Craig in the television series All Saints and as Bridget Westfall in Wentworth.

Early life

Tanner grew up in Victoria, Australia, graduating from the University of Ballarat in 1993, with a Bachelor of Performing Arts. She has an older brother.

Career

Tanner began her career in theatre and made several guest appearances on Victorian based productions before landing her first big role as Zoe Marshall in the short lived Channel 9 soap Pacific Drive from 1996 to 1997.

All Saints

Tanner then moved to Sydney, Australia to pursue more acting opportunities and in 1998, began starring in the hospital drama All Saints as Bronwyn (Bron) Craig until she exited the series in 2003. Tanner's character was well received during her time on the show, winning Logie Awards for her role in 2002 and 2003.

In 2004, after returning to Victoria, she starred in the short lived television series Fireflies and then the Australian drama series headLand from 2005 to 2006.

From 2009 to 2011 she starred as Michelle LeTourneau in Rescue: Special Ops.

Wentworth

In 2015 Tanner was announced for series three of Australian prison drama Wentworth, playing forensic psychologist Bridget Westfall. She appeared from seasons three to six, departing the series in 2018, Tanner has since appeared regularly at Wentworth fan conventions in the UK & US.

Other projects

In 2020, Tanner was announced as part of the cast for Amazon Prime series Back to the Rafters.

Tanner has her own theatre company, Mad as Us.

Awards

During her run on All Saints, she gained a total of seven Logie nominations in categories including Most Popular New Female Talent and Most Outstanding Actress and Best Personality on Australian Television. Tanner won Most Popular Actress Logie Awards in 2002 and 2003 for her role as Bron.

Personal life

Tanner was previously in a relationship with All Saints co-star Brian Vriends with whom she shares a daughter. She has two other children.

She currently resides in Ballarat, Victoria.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Life Jane Feature film
2008 Little Wings Claire Short film
2011 These Empty Streets Susie Short film
2013 The Turning Gail Lang Anthology film, segment: "Damaged Goods"
2016 Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows Sarah Riles Feature film

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref
1992 Bony Jenny TV series, episode: "Surf, Sun, Sand.... and Murder"
1993; 1994 Neighbours Kay / Lynette Thorneycroft TV series, 6 episodes
1994; 1995 Blue Heelers Heather / Holly McLeod TV series, 2 episodes: "Nowhere to Run" / "Motherlove"
1995 Frontline Patient TV series, episode: "Office Mole"
The Man from Snowy River Brodie TV series, episode: "The Foundling"
1996 Pacific Drive Zoe Marshall TV series, 17 episodes
1998–2003 All Saints Bronwyn Craig TV series, seasons 1–6, 219 episodes (main role)
2003 Stingers Ava Ryan TV series, episode: "Sleeping with the Enemy"
2004 Fireflies Lill Yengill TV movie (main role)
Rapid Response Sergeant Jessica Mack TV pilot (unaired) (main role)
2005–06 headLand Grace Palmer TV series, 58 episodes(main role)
2006 BlackJack: At the Gates Stephanie Turner TV film
2008 Scorched Lizzie Francia TV movie
Scorched Lizzie Francia TV movie; TV series, 22 episodes
Rush Robyn Hume TV series, episode: "1.8"
2009–11 Rescue: Special Ops Michelle Letourneau TV series, 48 episodes (main role)
2012 Mrs Biggs Norma TV miniseries, 2 episodes
2013–16 Nowhere Boys Sarah Riles TV series, seasons 1–2, 13 episodes
2016 Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows Sarah Riles TV movie
2015–18 Wentworth Bridget Westfall TV series, seasons 3–6, 33 episodes
2019 Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries Florence Astor TV series, 1 episode: "Just Murdered"
2021 Wentworth: The Fall Girl Bridget Westfall Podcast series, 8 episodes
Fisk Annabelle TV series, 1 episode: "Portrait of a Lady"
Back to the Rafters Tessa Blake TV series, 5 episodes

Theatre

Year Title Role Notes Ref
1994 Cuckoo Lead Barnstorm Theatre Company
1994 Rebellion: Inca Eureka Lead Barnstorm Theatre Company
Emerald City Helen Queensland Theatre Company
1999 The Art of Penetration Lead Belvoir Street Theatre Company
2013 Burning June Matthews Mad as Us
2015 Abigail's Party Bev Mad as Us / Geelong Production Company
2024 Between The Sheets Lead UK / US / AUS Tour

References

  1. "Libby Tanner Biography". Lisa Mann Creative Management. 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  2. "My Bro". Instagram. 15 April 2016. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Libby Tanner makes return to TV on Rescue Special Ops". Herald Sun. 19 August 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
  4. "Libby Tanner—TV's Brightest New Star". Seven Network Limited. 1999. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  5. "Libby Tanner NJ 2023 Announcement | 🚨ATTENTION COMPOUND🚨 Your first Guest Announcement for #WentworthCon NEW JERSEY is 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 ("Bridget Westfall")!💥 Libby will be appearing on Day 2... | By Wentworth Con | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  6. Knox, David (4 March 2020). "Georgina Haig replaces Jessica Marais on Rafters revival | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Libby Tanner Talks Life, Philosophy and Her New Role in Burning". Theatre People. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  8. "Libby's Little Saints". Angelfire. 2003. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  9. "Tanner ready for Drysdale's party". Geelong Indy. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  10. "Australian Television: Fireflies: Cast".
  11. "Australian Television: RESCUE Special Ops: Cast".
  12. "Australian Television: MRS Biggs: Episode guide: 1.04".
  13. "Australian Television: Nowhere Boys: Cast: Series 1-2 & movie".
  14. Writer, Staff. "LIBBY & GEORGIA APRIL 2024". Screen Star Events. Retrieved 25 August 2024.

External links

Logie Award for Most Popular Actress
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