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1995 Australian Film Institute Awards
The 37th Australian Film Institute Awards (generally known as the AFI Awards) were held on 10 November 1995 in Melbourne. Presented by the Australian Film Institute (AFI), the awards celebrated the best in Australian feature film, documentary, short film and television productions of 1995. The ceremony was broadcast live on ABC and hosted by comedian Magda Szubanski. The nominations were announced on 9 August 1995. ''Hotel Sorrento'' received the most nominations in the feature film category with ten, while ''Halifax f.p. ''Halifax f.p.'' is an Australian television crime series produced by Nine Network from 1994 to 2002. The series stars Rebecca Gibney as Doctor Jane Halifax, a forensic psychiatrist investigating cases involving the mental state of suspects or ...'' received fifteen nominations in the television category. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Feature film Non-feature film Television Additional awards References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magda Szubanski
Magdalene Mary Therese Szubanski ( ; born 12 April 1961) is an Australian comedy actress, author, singer and LGBT rights advocate. She performed in ''Fast Forward'', '' Kath & Kim'' as Sharon Strzelecki and in the films ''Babe'' (1995) and '' Babe: Pig in the City'' (1998), ''Happy Feet'' (2006) and ''Happy Feet Two'' (2011). In 2003 and 2004 surveys, she polled as the most recognised and well-liked Australian television personality. Szubanski has spoken openly about her struggles with intergenerational trauma, anxiety and suicidal ideation in her teens. She became an activist for LGBT rights and, in 2017, promoted same-sex marriage in Australia. In 2015, Szubanski released her memoir, ''Reckoning''. Early life and education Szubanski was born on 12 April 1961, in Liverpool, England. Her mother Margaret (née McCarthy) is Scottish-Irish and came from a poor family. Her father, Zbigniew Szubanski, came from a well-off Polish family and was an assassin in a counter-intellig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AACTA Award For Best Actor In A Leading Role
The AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role is an award presented by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), a non-profit organisation whose aim is to "identify, award, promote and celebrate Australia's greatest achievements in film and television." The award is presented at the annual AACTA Awards, which hand out accolades for achievements in feature film, television, documentaries and short films. From 1971 to 2010, the category was presented by the Australian Film Institute (AFI), the Academy's parent organisation, at the annual Australian Film Institute Awards (known as the AFI Awards). When the AFI launched the Academy in 2011, it changed the annual ceremony to the AACTA Awards, with the current award being a continuation of the AFI Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. From 1971 up until 1975, the awards for Best Actor and Best Actress were awarded in a single category for Best Performance.1971–1975 awards: *1971: *1972: *1973: *1974–75: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AACTA Award For Best Actress In A Supporting Role
The AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role is an accolade given by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), a non-profit organisation whose aim is to "identify, award, promote, and celebrate Australia's greatest achievements in film and television". The award is handed out at the annual AACTA Awards, which rewards achievements in feature film, television, documentaries, and short films. From 1976 to 2010, the category was presented by the Australian Film Institute (AFI), the Academy's parent organisation, at the annual Australian Film Institute Awards (known as the AFI Awards). When the AFI launched the Academy in 2011, it changed the annual ceremony to the AACTA Awards, with the current award being a continuum of the AFI Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Toni Collette and Judy Davis are the most awarded actresses in this category, with three wins each. Candidates for this award must be human and female Female (Venus symbol, symbol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AACTA Award For Best Actor In A Supporting Role
The Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role is an award in the annual Australian Film Institute Awards. It has been awarded annually since 1974. Previous winners ReferencesAfi.org.au — AFI Award Winners {{Australian Film Institute Awards A AACTA Award winners Film awards for supporting actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Harrow
Lisa Harrow (born 25 August 1943) is a New Zealand RADA-trained actress, noted for her roles in British theatre, films and television. She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Nancy Astor in the British BBC television drama, ''Nancy Astor''. Early life Harrow was born in the Auckland suburb of Mount Eden on 25 August 1943, the daughter of Kennedy Mayo Harrow and Eleanor Joan Harrow (née Stacpoole). She studied at the University of Auckland, and later graduated from RADA in 1968, joining BBC Radio's Repertory Company. Acting career Theatre Harrow's stage career started at the Royal Shakespeare Company; roles there included Olivia in John Barton's production of ''Twelfth Night'' opposite Judi Dench, and Portia in ''The Merchant of Venice'' opposite Patrick Stewart. Other leading roles in the UK theatre include Juliet opposite John Hurt's Romeo at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, and Ann Whitfield in ''Man and Superman'' opposite Peter O'Toole at the Theatre Royal, Hay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caroline Goodall
Caroline Cruice Goodall (born 13 November 1959) is a British actress and screenwriter. She was nominated for AFI Awards for her roles in the 1989 miniseries ''Cassidy'', and the 1995 film ''Hotel Sorrento''. Her other film appearances include ''Hook'' (1991), ''Cliffhanger'' (1993), ''Schindler's List'' (1993), ''Disclosure'' (1994), ''White Squall'' (1996), ''The Princess Diaries'' (2001) and '' The Best of Me'' (2014). Early life Goodall was born in London to a publisher father and journalist mother. She attended St Leonards-Mayfield School and graduated (1981) with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and English from Bristol University. Caroline was a member of National Youth Theatre. Career Goodall has appeared extensively on stage, joining the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and then the National Theatre. Her roles for the RSC include Lady Anne in ''Richard III'', Australian tour opposite Sir Anthony Sher and Hypatia in ''Misalliance''; while for the National Theatre she played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caroline Gillmer
Caroline Gillmer (born 1955) is an Australian actress, best known for her roles in various television series, such as ''Prisoner'' as Helen Smart and ''Neighbours'' as Cheryl Stark. During her time off sick from ''Neighbours'', Gillmer was temporarily replaced by fellow ex-''Prisoner'' cast member Colette Mann who played Doreen Burns, and who later played Sheila Canning. Gillmer has had many guest roles in television series including a recurring guest role on ''MDA'' and supporting roles in TV shows such as ''Bed of Roses''. She portrayed Judy Moran in the hit TV series ''Underbelly Underbelly is the side of something that is not normally seen. Figuratively, it means a vulnerable or weak part, similar to the term Achilles' heel, or alternatively, a hidden, illicit side of society. This term could refer to: Business * ...''. Filmography Film Television External links * Australian film actresses Australian soap opera actresses 1955 births Living peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacqueline McKenzie
Jacqueline Susan McKenzie (born 24 October 1967) is an Australian film and stage actress. Early life Born in Sydney, New South Wales, McKenzie attended Wenona School in North Sydney until 1983 then moved to Pymble Ladies' College, where she graduated in 1985 with her Higher School Certificate. Known at school for her fine singing voice, McKenzie was cast as Nancy in ''Oliver!'' then in ''Godspell'' (both a co-production with Shore School) and later in ''Brigadoon'' (a co-production with Knox Grammar School), sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman, who was a student at Knox at the time. Career Early years McKenzie studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of New South Wales. While at university, she began modelling. Represented by Cameron's Management, she worked in both print and television media. She also took regular singing lessons with Australian vocal coach Bob Tasman-Smith. In 1987, McKenzie was cast as the lead in the pilot of television series ''All Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Life Of Harry Dare
''The Life of Harry Dare'' is a 1995 Australian film about an aboriginal detective.Ed. Scott Murray, ''Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995'', Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p101 References External links *''The Life of Harry Dare''at Creative SpiritsReview at SBS Australian comedy films 1995 films Films scored by David Hirschfelder Films set in South Australia 1990s English-language films 1990s Australian films Films about Aboriginal Australians {{1990s-Australia-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Moore (Australian Actor)
John Moore is an Australian actor. He has played lead roles in the films '' The Life of Harry Dare'', and ''Blackfellas''. He was nominated for the AFI Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1993, for ''Blackfellas'', and in 1995, for ''The Life Of Harry Dare'', and was nominated for the AFI Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1991 for '' Deadly''. He was also nominated for the 2013 AFI Award for Open Craft Award in a Non-feature Film for his acting in the short film ''Cold Turkey''. Other roles include a lead in '' Zombie Brigade'', ''Pitch Black'', ''Home and Away ''Home and Away'' (often abbreviated as ''H&A'') is an Australian television soap opera. It was created by Alan Bateman and commenced broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. Bateman came up with the concept of the show during a trip ...'' and the original stage production of '' Bran Nue Dae''. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Moore, John Living people Australian male film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metal Skin
''Metal Skin'' is a 1994 Australian film written and directed by Geoffrey Wright, starring Aden Young, Tara Morice, Nadine Garner and Ben Mendelsohn. The film follows the lives of four adolescents in and around the Blue-collar worker, blue-collar Melbourne suburb of Altona, Victoria, Altona. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1995, the album was nominated for ARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album.ARIA Award previous winners. Plot Joe lives with his brain-damaged father in working-class Altona, Victoria, Altona, suburban Melbourne. Joe has problems taking care of his father, as he is disruptive and dangerous due to his deteriorating mental health. A shy misfit whose great love is souped-up muscle cars, Joe gets a job at the supermarket where he is befriended by fellow car enthusiast Dazey, after walking in on him having sex in the break room. Dazey is a confident womaniser at a crossroads with his girlfriend, Roslyn, whom Joe has feelings for. Dazey's brother is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aden Young
Aden Young (born 30 November 1971) is a Canadian-Australian actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Daniel Holden in the SundanceTV drama ''Rectify'', for which he was twice nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. He has appeared in American, Canadian and Australian productions. Early life Young was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His father Chip Young, an American born in Missouri, was a well-known CBC broadcaster and children's book author, as well as composer of Canadian classic 'Honky The Christmas Goose', while his mother is a nurse from Newcastle, Australia. His family left Toronto for Australia in 1981. Young attended Galston High and Australian Theatre For Young People as a teenager. Career As an actor Young was cast in his first role, as a young Frenchman in Bruce Beresford's acclaimed religious epic '' Black Robe'' (1991) on his 18th birthday. International acclaim followed and Young was dubbed "the next Marlon Bran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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