Kate Atkinson (actress)
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Kate Atkinson (born 28 June 1972)[1] is an Australian film, television and theatre actress. She is best known for her roles on television series SeaChange[2] as police officer Karen Miller and Offspring as Renee.[3] Since 2013, she has appeared in a regular role in Wentworth as Deputy Governor (later Governor) Vera Bennett.
Kate Atkinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 June 1971 Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, voice artist, theatre actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Notable work | Wentworth, SeaChange |
| Height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
Atkinson has also had regular roles in the television series Fat Cow Motel, Blue Heelers, The Cooks and Kath & Kim. Film roles include Japanese Story, The Hard Word and The Jammed.
Biography
Atkinson was born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, on 28 June 1972 to an English mother and Tasmanian father. She was raised in Perth, Western Australia. She studied English at Curtin University in Perth from 1990 to 1993, earning a BA with a double major in theatre and film and television.[1]
Atkinson appeared in long running drama Wentworth as Vera Bennett from series 1 to the finale in 2021.[4] She reprised the role in 2020 when the series returned to production for series 8. Atkinson appeared in 100 episodes of the show and was a part of the "100 club", alongside co-stars Jacquie Brennan, Katrina Milosevic and Robbie Magasiva.[5] Atkinson revealed in 2021 that she had planned to walk away from acting before she was offered her role in Wentworth.[6]
Atkinson appeared in Underbelly: Vanishing Act as con woman Melissa Caddick. She was cast to the role as Melissa's story was of high public interest at the time. The mini series, which aired over two nights, told the story of Caddick's disappearance.[7] After the show went to air Atkinson said "There was still a lot of hurt" for the victims of Caddick's crimes.[8]
In 2022 Atkinson appeared at the "Wentworth Con" fan convention in Melbourne alongside many others in the Wentworth cast.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Trapped | Jackie | Short |
| 2002 | The Hard Word | Pamela | |
| 2003 | Japanese Story | Jackie | |
| 2007 | The Jammed | Gabi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Man from Snowy River | Biddie O'Brien / Jeannie Drabble | Recurring role |
| 1997 | Blue Heelers | Stacey Cooper / Stacey Norse | Recurring role |
| 1997 | State Coroner | Ilana Summers | "Final Approach" |
| 1998–2000 | SeaChange | Karen Miller | Regular role |
| 2003 | Temptation | Ruth | TV film |
| 2003 | Fat Cow Motel | Cassie Brown | Main role |
| 2003 | CrashBurn | Deb Wallington | "Seven Letters or Less" |
| 2003 | Kath & Kim | Clothing Store Assistant | Series 2, Episode 4 |
| 2004 | Mother | Series 3, Episode 2 | |
| 2004–05 | The Cooks | Ruth O'Neill | Main role |
| 2006 | Doves of War | Sophie Morgan | "1.6" |
| 2006 | Sinchronicity | Helena | "1.5", "1.6" |
| 2009 | Rush | Freya | "2.22" |
| 2010 | Sleuth 101 | Jacqui | "A Tan to Die For" |
| 2010–2012 | Offspring | Renee | Recurring role (series 1–3) |
| 2012 | Jack Irish: Black Tide | Simone Bendtson | TV film |
| 2013 | The Doctor Blake Mysteries | Monica Patterson | "Still Waters" |
| 2013 | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Maude Ashmead | "Death Comes Knocking" |
| 2013–2021 | Wentworth[10] | Vera Bennett | Main role |
| 2016 | Molly | Mother | TV miniseries |
| 2016-2021 | Jack Irish[11] | Simone | Regular role |
| 2022 | Underbelly: Vanishing Act[12] | Melissa Caddick | Main role |
References
- ^ a b "Showcast - Kate Atkinson". Showcast.com.au. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ . Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Australian Television: Offspring". Australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ^ Pobjie, Ben (25 August 2021). "Kate Atkinson planned to walk away from acting. Wentworth changed that". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Wentworth wraps filming | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ Pobjie, Ben (25 August 2021). "Kate Atkinson planned to walk away from acting. Wentworth changed that". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ Vnuk, Helen. "EXCLUSIVE: Kate Atkinson reveals the toughest part of playing alleged conwoman Melissa Caddick on Underbelly: Vanishing Act". Now To Love. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Kate Atkinson on playing Melissa Caddick in Underbelly: Vanishing Act". www.nine.com.au. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ ""The Wentworth community is very strong" | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Australian Television: Wentworth". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ "Australian Television: Jack Irish". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ "Australian Television: Underbelly: Vanishing Act [Part 1]". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
External links
- Kate Atkinson at IMDb
- Kate Atkinson at Sue Barnett & Associates