Katharine Cullen
Australian actress
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Katharine Cullen (born 9 June 1975[citation needed]) is an Australian actress, daughter of actors Max Cullen[1] and Colleen Anne Fitzpatrick.
Katharine Cullen | |
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Katharine Cullen | |
| Born | 9 June 1975 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Children | William Richards |
| Family | Max Cullen (father) Colleen Anne Fitzpatrick (mother) |
Education
- NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art). Bachelor of Dramatic Art.
- The College of Fine Arts (COFA), University of New South Wales (BFA Hons, MFA)
- The Ensemble Studios. Diploma of Acting.
- The McDonald College High School of Performing Arts[2]
Career
Film and television
Cullen played a feral child in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome[3] directed by George Miller, Little Pam in A Girl's Own Story by Jane Campion,[4] Frances in the internationally screened television series Hills End,[5] and Alana, the title role in The Girl From Tomorrow[6] and its sequel The Girl from Tomorrow Part II: Tomorrow's End,[7] a popular sci-fi children's television series that spawned books, newsletters, fanclubs and international awards,[8] including nominations for three (AFI) Australian Film Institute Awards.
Stage
At 24, Cullen made her professional stage debut as Vera the Sydney Opera House for the Sydney Theatre Company in A Month in the Country, directed by Lindy Davies. She later played Mrs Fainall, the daughter of Lady Wishfort, played by Miriam Margolyes, in the Sydney Theatre Company production of The Way of the World directed by Gale Edwards.[9] She starred in Humble Boy for the Ensemble Theatre, and alongside her father, actor Max in the Ensemble Theatre production of I Ought to be in Pictures by Neil Simon. Both plays were directed by artistic director of the Ensemble, Sandra Bates, one reviewer stating, "Cullen's portrayal as the outspoken, heartbreakingly brave young girl is magnificent. Her ability to imbue her character with a sensitive mix of fragile vulnerability overlaid by outspoken confidence is remarkable."[10]
Cullen later worked with the Sydney Theatre Company performing Brecht and for Belvoir Street Theatre as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream.[11][12] In 2010, Cullen appeared in Chekhov's The Seagull for the Siren Theatre Company.[13] "A special mention must go to Katharine Cullen's Masha, whose unrequited passion for Konstantin brings about some of the funniest and saddest scenes... Cullen's vodka-soaked rant inspired well deserved spontaneous applause."[14] In late 2010, for the Ensemble Theatre Cullen played Grace in Between Us,[15] and also for The Ensemble played Kyra in David Hare’s Skylight during July 2012.[16]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | A Girl's Own Story | Little Pam | Short film |
| 1984 | Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome | Gatherer | Feature film |
| 1988 | Hills End | Frances | TV movie |
| 1992 | The Girl from Tomorrow | Alana | TV movie |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–92 | The Girl from Tomorrow | Alana | TV series, seasons 1–2, 24 episodes |
| 1997 | The Adventures of Sam | Min / Pelau (voices) | Animated TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1998 | House Gang | Jenny | TV series, season 2, episode 4: "Moving Out" |
| 2001 | Tracey McBean | Animated TV series | |
| 2008 | The Making of Australia by Baz Luhrmann | Voiceover | Video |
Theatre
As director
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The New Electric Ballroom | Assistant Director | Stables Theatre with Griffin Theatre Company |
TVC
| Year | Client | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | David Jones | |
| 2002 | Lay's Chips | |
| 2009 | Heineken | America only |
| 2010 | NRMA | Radical Media[18] |