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Angela Punch McGregor (born 21 January 1953, in Sydney) is an Australian stage and film actress.


Film credits

Her film credits include: ''
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith ''The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith'' is a 1972 Booker Prize-nominated Australian novel by Thomas Keneally, and a 1978 Australian film of the same name directed by Fred Schepisi. The novel is based on the life of bushranger Jimmy Governor, the su ...
'' (1978), ''
Newsfront ''Newsfront'' is a 1978 Australian drama film starring Bill Hunter, Wendy Hughes, Chris Haywood and Bryan Brown, directed by Phillip Noyce. The screenplay is written by David Elfick, Bob Ellis, Philippe Mora, and Phillip Noyce. The original mus ...
'' (1978), '' The Island'' (1980), '' The Survivor'' (1981), ''
We of the Never Never ''We of the Never Never'' is an autobiographical novel by Jeannie Gunn first published in 1908. Although published as a novel, it is an account of the author's experiences in 1902 at Elsey Station near Mataranka, Northern Territory in which she ...
'' (1982), '' Double Deal'' (1983), ''
Annie's Coming Out ''Annie's Coming Out'' (also known as ''A Test of Love'') is a 1984 Australian drama film directed by Gil Brealey. It is based on the 1980 book ''Annie's Coming Out'' which was written by Rosemary Crossley, with the assistance of Anne McDonal ...
'' (1984), ''
Double Sculls A double scull is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for two persons who propel the boat by sculling with two oars each, one in each hand. Racing boats (often called "shells") are long, narrow, and broadly ...
'' (1985), '' The Delinquents'' (1989), '' Spotswood'' (1992), '' Terra Nova'' (1998) and '' Tom White'' (2004).


Filmography

FILM


Television credits

As "Angela Punch" she acted in television serial '' Class of '75'' and had a guest role in the situation comedy ''
Alvin Purple ''Alvin Purple'' is a 1973 Australian sex comedy film starring Graeme Blundell in the title role; the screenplay was written by Alan Hopgood and directed by Tim Burstall, through his production company Hexagon Productions and Village Roadshow ...
'' (1976). In the 1980
ABC Television ABC Television most commonly refers to: *ABC Television Network of the American Broadcasting Company, United States, or *ABC Television (Australian TV network), a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia ABC Television or ABC ...
production ''
The Timeless Land ''The Timeless Land'' (1941) is a work of historical fiction by Eleanor Dark (1901–1985). The novel ''The Timeless Land'' is the first of ''The Timeless Land'' trilogy of novels about European settlement and exploration of Australia. Stor ...
'', she played the role of the convict Ellen Prentice who eventually gains public respectability.''
The Timeless Land ''The Timeless Land'' (1941) is a work of historical fiction by Eleanor Dark (1901–1985). The novel ''The Timeless Land'' is the first of ''The Timeless Land'' trilogy of novels about European settlement and exploration of Australia. Stor ...
'', Television guide compiled by Kate Reid, photographs by Martin Webby,
Australian Broadcasting Commission The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is the national broadcaster of Australia. It is principally funded by direct grants from the Australian Government and is administered by a government-appointed board. The ABC is a publicly-owned ...
, pg. 56, Sydney, 1980;
In 1995, she starred in an episode ("Lies of the Mind") of ''
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 ...
'' Later television appearances include: '' Alterations'', ''
Whose Baby? ''Whose Baby?'' is a 1917 American silent comedy film directed by Clarence G. Badger and starring Gloria Swanson Gloria May Josephine Swanson (March 27, 1899April 4, 1983) was an American actress and producer. She first achieved fame ac ...
'', ''
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 ...
'', ''
Fire Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material (the fuel) in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction Product (chemistry), products. At a certain point in the combustion reaction, called the ignition ...
'', '' All Saints'' and ''
White Collar Blue ''White Collar Blue'' is an Australian television series made by Knapman Wyld Television for Network Ten from 2002 to 2003. Starring Peter O'Brien as Joe Hill and Freya Stafford as Harriet Walker, the series dealt with a division of the pol ...
''. TELEVISION


Acting teaching

McGregor has taught young people getting into the theatrical business at The Hub Studio in Sydney, Australia. One of her classes was titled ''Angela Punch McGregor Master Class - Series 1''.TheHubStudio; ''Angela Punch McGregor Master Class - Series 1''
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References


External links

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Urban Cine File: The World of Film in Australia - on the Internet
Wayback Machine) 1953 births Living people Australian television actresses Australian film actresses Actresses from Sydney Best Actress AACTA Award winners Best Supporting Actress AACTA Award winners {{Australia-screen-actor-stub