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.
Libby Tanner | |
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| Born | Elizabeth Joan Tanner 1970 (age 53–54) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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| Children | 3 |
Early life
editTanner grew up in Victoria, Australia, graduating from the University of Ballarat in 1993, with a Bachelor of Performing Arts.[1] She has an older brother.[2]
Career
editTanner 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.[3]
All Saints
editTanner then moved to Sydney, Australia to pursue more acting opportunities and in 1998, began starring in the hospital drama All Saints[4] 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.[3]
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.[3]
From 2009 to 2011 she starred as Michelle LeTourneau in Rescue: Special Ops.[3]
Wentworth
editIn 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 and US.[5]
Other projects
editIn 2020, Tanner was announced as part of the cast for Amazon Prime series Back to the Rafters.[6]
Tanner has her own theatre company, 'Mad as Us'.[7]
Awards
editDuring 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.[3]
Personal life
editTanner was previously in a relationship with All Saints co-star Brian Vriends with whom she shares a daughter.[8] She has two other children.[7]
She currently resides in Ballarat, Victoria.[9]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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
edit| 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) | [10] |
| 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 series, 22 episodes | ||
| Rush | Robyn Hume | TV series, episode: "1.8" | ||
| 2009–11 | Rescue: Special Ops | Michelle Letourneau | TV series, 48 episodes (main role) | [11] |
| 2012 | Mrs Biggs | Norma | TV miniseries, 2 episodes | [12] |
| 2013–16 | Nowhere Boys | Sarah Riles | TV series, seasons 1–2, 13 episodes | [13] |
| 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
edit| Year | Title | Role | Company | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Cuckoo | Lead | Victorian regional tour with Barnstorm Theatre Company | |
| 1994 | Rebellion: Inca Eureka | Lead | Barnstorm Theatre Company | |
| Emerald City | Helen | Queensland Theatre Company | ||
| 1999 | Art of Penetration | Lead | Belvoir Street Theatre | |
| 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 | [14] |
References
edit- ^ "Libby Tanner Biography". Lisa Mann Creative Management. 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "My Bro". Instagram. 15 April 2016. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Libby Tanner makes return to TV on Rescue Special Ops". Herald Sun. 19 August 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
- ^ "Libby Tanner—TV's Brightest New Star". Seven Network Limited. 1999. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Knox, David (4 March 2020). "Georgina Haig replaces Jessica Marais on Rafters revival | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Libby Tanner Talks Life, Philosophy and Her New Role in Burning". Theatre People. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
- ^ "Libby's Little Saints". Angelfire. 2003. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ "Tanner ready for Drysdale's party". Geelong Indy. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Australian Television: Fireflies: Cast".
- ^ "Australian Television: RESCUE Special Ops: Cast".
- ^ "Australian Television: MRS Biggs: Episode guide: 1.04".
- ^ "Australian Television: Nowhere Boys: Cast: Series 1-2 & movie".
- ^ Writer, Staff. "LIBBY & GEORGIA APRIL 2024". Screen Star Events. Retrieved 25 August 2024.