Diana Glenn (born 1974) is an Australian actress with many credits in television, film, and theatre.
Early life and education
Glenn has an English father, Greek mother and three siblings. She attended
Melbourne Girls Grammar School
, motto_translation = Without the Lord, All is in Vain
, established = 1893
, type = Independent, single sex, day & boarding, Christian school.
, years = ELC–12
, gender ...
and studied arts at
Monash University
Monash University () is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Named for prominent World War I general Sir John Monash, it was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state. The university h ...
and
Melbourne University
The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Its main campus is located in Parkville, an inner suburb no ...
.
Career
Glenn is best known for her lead/prominent roles in television series including ''
Satisfaction'' (2007–2009), ''
Canal Road'' (2008), in the title role of ''
Carla Cametti PD
''Carla Cametti PD'' is a six-part Australian television crime series that was announced in April 2008 and first screened on SBS TV on 8 January 2009. The series of six episodes was produced by Buon Giorno Productions Pty Ltd.
The show revolve ...
'' (2009), ''
The Secret Life of Us
''The Secret Life of Us'' is an Australian television drama series set in the beachside neighbourhood of St Kilda, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is primarily a drama with some comedic moments. The series was produced by Southe ...
'' as Jemima (2005), ''
Neighbours
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'' in 1998 as
Shannon Jones
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, ''
Outriders'' (2001), ''
The Elephant Princess
''The Elephant Princess'' is an Australian children's television series that first screened on Network Ten in 2008. The series is produced by Jonathan M. Shiff Productions. A second season began screening in 2011. The series revolves around a ...
'' (2008),
Home and Away (2010) as Britt Hobart, and ''
The Slap'' (2011). She has also had significant roles in ''
Secrets and Lies'' (2013) and ''
Underbelly: Squizzy'' (2013).
Her movie roles include ''
Oyster Farmer
''Oyster Farmer'' is a 2004 Australian romantic comedy/drama film about a 24 year old man who runs away to the Hawkesbury River and finds a job with eighth-generation oyster farmers. It was written and directed by Anna Reeves, produced by Anthony ...
'' (2004), ''
Somersault
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'' (2004), and ''
Black Water'' (2007).
Personal life
Glenn was in a relationship with her ''Carla Cametti PD'' co-star
Vince Colosimo
Vincenzo Colosimo (born 11 November 1966) is an Australian AFI Award winning stage, television and screen actor. He has worked in both Australia and the United States. He is of Italian descent and lives in Melbourne, Australia. He was previousl ...
. In April 2014, Glenn gave birth to their son, Massimo Colosimo.
The couple separated two months after the birth of their child in 2014. Glenn has lived in
Paris
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, France, and speaks French.
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Filmography
Film
Television
References
External links
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1974 births
Living people
20th-century Australian actresses
21st-century Australian actresses
AACTA Award winners
Australian people of Greek descent
Australian film actresses
Australian people of English descent
Australian soap opera actresses
Australian stage actresses
Monash University alumni
People educated at Melbourne Girls Grammar
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