Ann Burbrook, sometimes credited as Annie Burbrook, (born 23 November 1965 in

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, Sabah, Malaysia), is an Australian actress.

Early life

Burbrook trained at the

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and the WA Academy of Performing Arts before dancing with a number of ballet companies in Australia. In 1986 she moved to Brisbane to dance with the

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. After her ballet career was cut short, she made the transition from dancing to acting through an association with

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in Brisbane. During her three-year association with that theatre she performed in a number of plays as well as becoming a

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player, convener and tutor. She also administered

in Queensland for three years before successfully auditioning for the

National Institute of Dramatic Art The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is an Australian educational institution for the performing arts is based in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1958, many of Australia's leading actors and directors trained at NIDA, including Cat ...

(NIDA). Burbrook graduated from Australia's

(NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1992 which she upgraded to a BA Arts in 1997 after successful completion of the NIDA Playwrights Course.

Career

Despite a large number of theatre, film and television roles, Burbrook would be most recognised for her major role as

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, on ''

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'' on which she appeared in 1994. She continues to work as an actor and voice over artist whilst using her administrative skills in positions such as artistic coordinator, general manager and festival director for a number of arts organisations.

Filmography

References

External links

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