Annie Maynard
Australian actress
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Annie Maynard is an Australian actress. She is best known for her starring role in the ABC comedy series Upper Middle Bogan[1] as Bess Denyar.
Annie Maynard | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Television | Upper Middle Bogan Dead Lucky Playing for Keeps Colin from Accounts |
| Children | 1 |
Upper Middle Bogan began screening on ABC on 15 August 2013 with Maynard reprising her role across all three seasons. Maynard subsequently filmed the Australian drama television series Playing for Keeps.
Early life
Born in Adelaide, Maynard did two years at Flinders University Drama Centre.
In 2002, Maynard was accepted to the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)[2] and graduated in 2004.
Career
Maynard has amassed a number of credits across various Australian television series including Love Child, A Moody Christmas, Rake 3, Puberty Blues, Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo, Spirited 2, Tricky Business, Dead Lucky, Upper Middle Bogan and All Saints.
In 2024, Maynard appeared in the comedy series Colin from Accounts.[3]
On 17 September 2024, Maynard was named as part of the cast for Paramount+ series Playing Gracie Darling,[4] and on 15 January 2025 the series had entered production.[5]
On 12 November 2025, Maynard was announced as part of the cast for Stan series Dear Life.[6]
Maynard is the pre‑recorded inflight announcement voice used on Virgin Australia aircraft, including safety and cabin messages.[7]
Personal life
Maynard has one child, a son, born in 2014.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | All Saints | Misty Browne | Episode: "A Lonely Road" | |
| 2011 | Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo | Annie Woodham | 2 episodes | [9] |
| Spirited | Jennifer | 5 episodes | [10] | |
| 2012 | Tricky Business | Simone Woodward | 2 episodes | |
| 2012–14 | Puberty Blues | Annie | 7 episodes | |
| 2012 | A Moody Christmas | Irene | 2 episodes | |
| 2013–16 | Upper Middle Bogan | Bess Denyar | 24 episodes | [11] |
| 2014 | Rake | Female Prosecutor | 1 episode | |
| 2017 | Love Child | Liza | 1 episode | |
| 2018–19 | Playing for Keeps | Maddy Cochrane | 16 episodes | [12] |
| 2018 | Dead Lucky | Penny Weir | 4 episodes | [13] |
| 2019 | Show Me the Movie! | Herself (panel guest) | 28 February episode | |
| Celebrity Name Game | Herself (contestant) | 3 episodes | ||
| 2020 | Black Comedy | Guest Cast | 3 episodes | |
| Love in Lockdown | Clara | 2 episodes | ||
| Drunk History Australia | Sergeant S McMurray | Episode: "The Dismissal of Gough Whitlam/Emu Wars" | ||
| 2021 | Amazing Grace | Bree | 1 episode | |
| Preppers | Gwynn | Episode: "Skeletons" | ||
| 2022 | Grey Nomads | Emily Rouche | 6 episodes | |
| Would I Lie to You? | Herself (contestant) | 18 April episode | ||
| Summer Love | Alex | Episode: "Hannah & Alex" | ||
| 2022–26 | Colin From Accounts | Yvette | 6 episodes | |
| 2023 | Wellmania | Nicole Sarkis | Episode: "Life and Death" | |
| Utopia | Voice | 3 episodes | ||
| 2024 | Heartbreak High | Judith | Episode: "The Feelings Pit" | |
| 2025 | Good Cop/Bad Cop | Mrs. Branch | Episode: "Mr. Popular" | |
| Strife | Bronwyn | Episode: "Sometimes Always" | ||
| Have You Been Paying Attention? | Herself (panel guest) | 4 August episode | ||
| Playing Gracie Darling | Anita | 5 episodes | ||
| Return to Paradise | Lena Shaw | Episode: "Chapter One: Murder" | ||
| NCIS: Sydney | Janelle | Episode: "Van Life" | ||
| Sunny Nights | Gloria | Episode: "A Journey Down the Uncertain Road of Yes" | ||
| 2026 | Dear Life | Kelly Schneider | 5 episodes | |
| Caper Crew | Katie Katinkatonk | 9 episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Shoe Whisperer | Perfect Girl | Short film |
| 2015 | Super Awesome! | Deb Fox | |
| 2018 | Disco Dykes | Sal | Short film |
| 2026 | Proof of Love | Shirley | Short film |
