Helen Christinson is an Australian born actress. She has appeared in a number of stage, film and television productions.
Biography
editHelen Christinson was born and raised in Brisbane, Queensland. She graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting). Prior to finishing her acting degree, she was cast in the lead role of the world premiere of The Drowning Bride at La Boîte Theatre. She was nominated for a Matilda Award for best actress for her portrayal of the dual roles of Ellen and Sarmitte.[1]
Following her professional debut, she secured the role of Amanda Webster in QTC's production of Noël Coward's Private Lives directed by Michael Gow and received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the volatile Amanda.[2]
Christinson has continued to perform in numerous theatre productions across Australia including The 39 Steps,[3] Macbeth,[4] for which she was again nominated for a Matilda Best Actress Award,[5] and A Doll's House,[6] for which she won a Matilda Best Actress Award for her portrayal of Nora.[7]
Christinson's film credits include Reef n Beef, Harrisville and The Underdog's Tale.[8]
She has also appeared in the ABC's World War II drama Sisters of War.[9]
Performing credits
editTheatre
edit- 2015: Caress/Ache
- 2015: Medea
- 2014: A Doll's House
- 2011: Apologia
- 2011: The Joy of Text
- 2010: Macbeth
- 2009: Secret Bridesmaid's Business
- 2008: The 39 Steps
- 2007: John Gabriel Borkman
- 2006: The Cold Child
- 2006: Private Lives
- 2005: The Drowning Bride
Films
edit- 2010: Reef n Beef
- 2007: Harrisville
- 2005: The Underdog's Tale
- 2005: Endurance Island
Short films
edit- 2011: Awake
- 2011: Stay Awake
- 2010: Lightening
- 2008: The Pitch
Television
edit- 2010: Sisters of War
- 2004: Through My Eyes
References
edit- ^ "Archives of Winners & Nominees". Matilda Awards. Archived from the original on 5 April 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "M/C Reviews - The Courage of a Coward: QTC's Private Lives". Reviews.media-culture.org.au. 4 November 2006. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "The 39 Steps | Melbourne Theatre Company". Australianstage.com.au. 12 April 2008. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Macbeth vs the Amphitheatre | ArtsHub Australia". Performing.artshub.com.au. 13 September 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Archives of Winners & Nominees". Matilda Awards. Archived from the original on 5 April 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Review: A Doll's House (Brisbane Festival)". Limelightmagazine.com.au. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Matilda Awards". Matilda Awards. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Helen Christinson". IMDb.com. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Sisters of War - Christian Movie/Film DVD". Christianfilmdatabase.com. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2015.