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Emma Gordon
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that was first broadcast on 18 March 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 1987, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the show's executive producer Reg Watson. The third season of ''Neighbours'' began airing on 5 January 1987. Harold Bishop arrived during the same month. February saw the introductions of Bouncer and Henry Mitchell, son of established character Madge Mitchell. In March, Fiona Corke began playing Gail Lewis and Ernie Bourne took on the role of Gail's adoptive father, Rob. April saw the arrival of businessman Mr. Udagawa. Anne Scott-Pendlebury began appearing as Hilary Robinson in June. The following month saw the first appearances of new doctor Beverly Marshall, played by Lisa Armytage, Gino Rossini and Melanie Pearson. July also saw the birth of Jamie Clarke, son of Des and Daphne Clarke. Briony Behets began playing Amanda Harris in Aug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neighbours
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera, which has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons and Daughters.'' Although successful in Melbourne, ''Neighbours'' underperformed in the Sydney market and was cancelled by Seven four months after it began airing. It was immediately commissioned by rival Network Ten for a second production season, which began screening on 20 January 1986. ''Neighbours'' went on to become the longest-running drama series in Australian television history. In 2005, it was inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame. The storylines concern the lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series centres on the residents of Ramsay Street, a cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring area, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, café, police station, lawy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melanie Pearson
Melanie Pearson (also Mangel) is a fictional character from Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' played by Lucinda Cowden. The actress was initially signed to the soap on a recurring basis for a few weeks. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 30 July 1987. The character departed on 24 October 1991. In 2005, Cowden reprised her role for ''Neighbours''' 20th anniversary celebrations. She reprised the role again on a recurring basis from 8 January 2021, then later as a regular from 22 September 2021. Melanie appeared until the last episode of ''Neighbours'', which sees her get married to Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney). Casting Actress Lucinda Cowden joined the cast of ''Neighbours'' as Melanie for seven episodes in 1987. Haywood 1991, p.158. She returned for six episodes the following year. Cowden left to star in daytime soap opera ''The Power, The Passion'', but when the show was cancelled Cowden decided to call the ''Neighbours'' producer about a re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Smith (actor)
Ian Smith (born 19 June 1938) is an Australian actor, television producer and screenwriter. Smith appeared in roles for Crawford Productions, before working as a producer, screenwriter and actor on the cult series ''Prisoner'' and the soap opera ''Neighbours'' as Harold Bishop from 1987 when the series was taken over by Network Ten until 1991. He returned to the role in 1996 and continued as a series regular until 2009, with subsequent guest appearances in 2011, 2015 and 2022. Biography Career Theatre Smith started his professional acting career in 1959, and although better known for his later roles on television, started as a stage performer with The National Theatre, taking roles in productions including ''Merry Widow'', ''Camelot'', ''My Fair Lady'', ''Fiddler on the Roof'', ''Anthony and Elizabeth'' and numerous others. Television Smith started appearing in television roles in the late 1960s in guest roles in drama series such as the Crawford Productions police dramas ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Romeo
Tony Romeo (December 25, 1938 – June 23, 1995) was an American songwriter. (obituary), ''The New York Times'', June 26, 1995, page B8. He is best known for writing the number 1 hit "" by as well as many other hit records, mostly during the 1960s and 1970s. Other hits written by Romeo include "" by both |
Nick Carrafa
Nick Carrafa is an Australian actor best known for his television roles as Tony Romeo on the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' and Alfredo on the comedy series ''Acropolis Now''. Career Carrafa began his career with a guest role in the series ''Special Squad'', before guest starring on ''Prisoner''. He then joined the cast of ''Neighbours'', playing Tony Romeo from episode 628. Carrafa has appeared in many television series and theatre productions. Personal life Carrafa met his wife Fiona Corke before appearing on ''Neighbours'' in 1987. . Roles *''Special Squad'' (Camilleri 1984) *''Prisoner (TV series)'' (Mick Warner 1986) *''The Power, The Passion'' (Mick Casalla 1989) *''Neighbours'' (Tim Duncan 1985; Tony Romeo 1987–1988; Peter Hannay 1999, 2016) *''Blue Heelers'' (Anthony Kelvin 1996, Phil Grant 2001, Blaine O'Connor 2005) *''Acropolis Now'' (Alfredo 1989) *''Phoenix'' (Sergio Diego 1987) *'' State Coroner'' (George Cardillo 1997–1998) *''Law of the Land'' (Neil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malcolm Clarke (1905–2002), Dean of Edinburgh
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Malcolm Clarke may refer to: *Malcolm Clarke (zoologist) (1930–2013), British marine biologist *Malcolm Clarke (composer) (1943–2003), British composer * Malcolm Clarke (footballer) (1944–2004), Scottish footballer *Malcolm Clarke (film maker), English film maker *Malcolm Clarke (Neighbours), fictional character on the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' See also * Malcolm Clark, Australian musician * Malcolm Clark (cricketer) (born 1929), South African cricketer * Malcolm Clark (priest) Malcolm Aiken Clark, (3 October 1905 – 1 December 2002) was Dean of Edinburgh from 1982 to 1985. He was educated at the High School of Glasgow and Lichfield Theological College. and He was ordained Deacon in 1934'' Crockford's Clerical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Cooper
Gregory John Luke Cooper (born 10 June 1965) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, Cooper represented Hawke's Bay, Otago and Auckland at a provincial level and the in Super Rugby. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks The New Zealand national rugby union team, commonly known as the All Blacks ( mi, Ōpango), represents New Zealand in men's international rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport. The team won the Rugby World Cup in 1987 ..., in 1986 and 1992, and played seven matches, all of them tests, for the team. he holds the record for the most points scored for Otago. Cooper was appointed coach of the Otago team for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. References 1965 births Living people Rugby union players from Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand rugby union players New Zealand rugby union coaches New Zealand international rugby union players Hawke's Bay rugby union players Otago rugby union pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sally Wells
Sally Wells is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Rowena Mohr. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 15 October 1987. During her time in the serial her storylines were centered on her on-screen brother Des and trying to find her biological father. Mohr left the cast after Sally was axed because she did not fit in with the direction of storytelling producers were aiming for. Casting The character was created as the sister of Des Clarke (Neighbours), Des Clarke (Paul Keane) and a new love interest for Henry Ramsay (Neighbours), Henry Ramsay (Craig McLachlan). In September 1987 it was announced that actress Rowena Mohr had been cast as Sally. Of her casting Mohr said she was nervous because the serial was in its peak popularity at the time, but the cast helped her to settle in. Mohr was also given the opportunity to write scripts for ''Neighbours''. Development Sally is characterised by her constant need to have things her own ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny Larkin
Kenny Larkin (who also releases as Dark Comedy) is an American techno producer from Detroit. He has been described by AllMusic as "massively influential" on American, British, and German techno. Larkin was born in 1968 and raised in Detroit, but did not participate in the early years of Detroit techno because he was serving in the military. Upon his return, he began producing, influenced by Juan Atkins and Derrick May, as well as the Chicago house music scene. Kenny Larkinat AllMusic His early single releases, "We Shall Overcome" and "Integration", were issued on Plus 8, a label overseen by Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva; later releases appeared on Buzz and Warp as well as other labels. His records have seen more success in continental Europe than in the U.S. Late in the 1990s, Larkin began working as a stand-up comedian into the 2000s. His musical output has slowed down as a result. Discography ;As Kenny Larkin *''We Shall Overcome Synthpunk '' (12"), Plus 8 Records, 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russell Crowe
Russell Ira Crowe (born 7 April 1964) is an actor. He was born in New Zealand, spent ten years of his childhood in Australia, and moved there permanently at age twenty one. He came to international attention for his role as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the epic historical film '' Gladiator'' (2000), for which he won an Academy Award, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award, Empire Award, and London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Leading Actor, along with 10 other nominations in the same category. Crowe's other award-winning performances include tobacco firm whistle-blower Jeffrey Wigand in the drama film '' The Insider'' (1999) and mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. in the biopic '' A Beautiful Mind'' (2001). He has also starred in films such as the drama ''Romper Stomper'' (1992), the mystery-detective thriller ''L.A. Confidential'' (1997), the epic war film '' Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World'' (2003), the biographical boxing drama '' Cindere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Harris
Amanda Harris (born 1963) is an English actress. She was born in Adelaide, South Australia and spent her childhood in Papua New Guinea before moving to Britain at the age of 10. She trained at Arts Ed. A longstanding member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, she received an Olivier Award for her role as Emilia in the 2004 RSC production of ''Othello ''Othello'' (full title: ''The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice'') is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, probably in 1603, set in the contemporary Ottoman–Venetian War (1570–1573) fought for the control of the Island of Cypru ...''. References External links * English stage actresses 1963 births Living people Actresses from Adelaide {{UK-stage-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Briony Behets
Briony Behets (born 1951, London, United Kingdom) is an English-Australian actress who found fame acting in Australian soap operas of the 1970s and 1980s Early life Behets' father worked as a civil engineer, which took him around the world and as a result much of Behets' childhood was spent in Germany, Africa and Sierra Leone before returning to England. At age 17 she was accepted into the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, studying there for two years. After completing the course she travelled to the United States as part of a student exchange project, working there as a nightclub dancer. Career At age 19, she travelled to Australia to take a regular role in comedy series ''Birds in the Bush'' (1972), and decided to stay in the country when production ceased on the series after 13 episodes. Behets subsequently enjoyed several high-profile television roles in Australia. She was an original cast member of soap opera ''Number 96'' playing Helen Eastwood in 1972 but h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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