Alicia Gardiner is an Australian television and theatre actress who is best known from her role on television series Offspring as Kim Akerholt.[1] Gardiner is also known for her role as Cath in Deadloch.
Alicia Gardiner | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Known for | |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editGardiner studied at the Victorian College of the Arts.
Career
editTelevision
editIn addition to Offspring Gardiner's television roles include the series Last Man Standing, mini-series Queen Kat, Carmel and St. Jude, as well as Wolf Creek, Redfern Now, Kath And Kim and the children's television series Fergus McPhail and Noah & Saskia. Gardiner has most recently appeared in Wakefield [2] and Rosehaven.
In 2023, Gardiner appeared in Amazon crime drama Deadloch in the role of Cath York.[3] On 9 July 2024 Deadloch was renewed for a second series with Gardiner reprising the role of Cath York.[4]
Theatre
editIn 2001 and 2002, Gardiner was a member of the original Australian cast of Mamma Mia!, playing the role of 'Ali'. In 2017 and 2018, Gardiner played the role of 'Rosie' in the Australian tour of Mamma Mia!.[5][6]
Personal life
editGardiner has 2 children.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Downriver | Dana McCarthy | Film |
| 2013 | Courage | Shannon | Short film |
| 2012 | Jack Irish: Bad Debts | Sue McKillop | TV movie |
| 2004 | Loot | Laura Mantusi | TV movie |
| 2003 | After the Deluge | Nurse Aid | TV movie |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Fam Time | Manager Tracey | 2 episodes [8] |
| 2023 | The Clearing | Judith | TV miniseries, 1 episode |
| 2023–present | Deadloch | Cath York | TV series, 8 episodes |
| 2021 | Wakefield | Jennifer | TV miniseries, 6 episodes |
| 2020 | Rosehaven | Julie | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2019 | My Life Is Murder | Joanne Argus | TV series, 1 episode |
| Get Krack!n | Kristen | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 2017 | St Francis | Kim Akerholt | TV series, 5 episodes |
| 2016 | The Caravan | Kim Akerholt | TV series, 7 episodes |
| Wolf Creek | Janine | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 2014 | Four Quarters | ||
| 2013 | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Birdie Fowler | TV series, 1 episode |
| Redfern Now | Brenda | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 2010-17 | Offspring | Kim Akerholt | TV series, 86 episodes |
| 2010 | The Nurses | Nurse Kim | TV series |
| 2005 | Last Man Standing | Nurse Amelia Larkin | TV series, 5 episodes |
| 2004 | Kath & Kim | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| Noah and Saskia | Theresa | TV series, 5 episodes | |
| Fergus McPhail | Mrs Crombie | TV series, 9 episodes | |
| 2003 | The Secret Life of Us | Judy | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2002 | MDA | Nurse Jill | TV series, 1 episode |
| Marshall Law | Fran | TV series, 1 episode | |
| Short Cuts | School Nurse | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 2000 | Dogwoman A Grrrls best friend | Varna O'Halloran | TV series |
| SeaChange | Secretary | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 1999 | Halifax f.p. | Gemma Preston | TV series, 1 episode |
| Queen Kat, Carmel & St Jude | Carmel McCaffey | TV miniseries, 4 episodes |
Theatre
edit| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | Mamma Mia! | Ali | Princess Theatre Melbourne, Lyric Theatre Brisbane |
| 2002 | Love's the Best Doctor | Chapel Off Chapel | |
| 2003 | Open for Inspection | La Mama | |
| 2017-18 | Mamma Mia! | Rosie | Canberra Theatre, Lyric Theatre Brisbane, Capitol Theatre, Crown Theatre Perth, Princess Theatre Melbourne, Festival Theatre Adelaide |
References
edit- ^ "Australian Television: Offspring". Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
- ^ "Australian Television: Wakefield: cast". australiantelevision.net.
- ^ Knox, David (21 February 2022). "Cast announced for Deadloch | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse; Clarke, Stewart (8 July 2024). "Madeleine Sami & Kate Box Return For 'Deadloch' Season 2 On Prime Video". Deadline. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "AusStage". ausstage.edu.au.
- ^ Woolford, Lisa. "Alicia Gardiner, Jayde Westaby are ready to be "just" Mammas again". Adelaide Now. Archived from the original on 2 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Lyall, Amy. "unrealistic-offspring-star-alicia-gardiner-on-being-the-perfect-mum". kidspot.
- ^ "Australian Television: Fam Time: episode guide". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "AusStage". ausstage.edu.au. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2024.