Susan Prior
Susan Prior | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994 - |
Susan Prior is an Australian actress.
Early life and education[edit]
Susan Prior graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney.[1]
Career[edit]
Prior has worked extensively with the Sydney Theatre Company, including Riflemind, as well as acting in films and television series.[2]
In early 2022 Prior played one of the lead roles, as Martha, in a State Theatre Company South Australia production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, to acclaim by critics.[3][4]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Chopin's Piano | George Sand | |
| 2021 | Ascendant | Barbara Wolf | |
| 2020 | Cube Season | Mirren Cube | Short film |
| 2020 | Groundhog Night | Cheryl | Short film |
| 2020 | Mukbang | Sandra | Short film |
| 2018 | Book Week | Lee Issen | |
| 2018 | Riot | Norma Gowland | TV novie |
| 2017 | Jasper Jones | Gwyn Wishart | Feature film |
| 2015 | Second Hand | Gabby | Short film |
| 2015 | Reg Makes Contact | Susan | Short film |
| 2015 | Bunny New Girl | Alice Dunn | Short film |
| 2014 | The Orchard | Rachel | Short film |
| 2014 | The Rover | Dorothy Peeples | Feature film |
| 2014 | Snowlblind | Gene | Short film |
| 2014 | Handyman | Melinda | Short film |
| 2013 | The Twin | Annie/Sarah | Short film |
| 2013 | My Mother Her Daughter | Susan | Short film |
| 2012 | Not Suitable for Children | Marcie | Feature film |
| 2012 | Careless Love | Lee | Feature film |
| 2010 | Animal Kingdom (film) | Alicia Henry | Feature film |
| 2008 | The View from Greenhaven | Kate | Feature film |
| 2007 | The Uncertainty Principal | Sue | Short film |
| 2007 | Nothing Lasts Forever | Woman | Short film |
| 2006 | Suburban Mayhem | Christine Andretti | Feature film |
| 2005 | A Divided Heart | Millie Vickery | |
| 2005 | Monster | Mother | Short film |
| 2005 | The Saviour | Carmel | Short film |
| 2005 | Still Time | Sue | Short film |
| 2003 | A Cold Summer | Phaedra | Feature film |
| 2002 | Little Blue | Mum | Short film |
| 2000 | A Wreck, A Triangle | Eleanor | |
| 1999 | Doctor By Day | Kay | |
| 1998 | War Story | Mother | Short film |
| 1998 | Praise | Sophie | Feature film |
| 1997 | Heaven's Burning | Sharon | Feature film |
| 1996 | Idiot Box | Luce | Feature film |
| 1994 | Muriel's Wedding | Girl at Wedding | Feature film |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Aftertaste[5] | Susan West | TV series, 12 episodes |
| 2021 | The Moth Effect | Staff Member | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2020 | The Gloaming | Susan Kelly | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 2019 | The Commons | Lena Gordon | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2019 | The Other Guy | Sharon | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2019 | Frayed | Ruth | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Glitch[6] | Anna Donohue | TV series, 3 episodes |
| 2019 | Les Norton | Chenille | TV series, 4 episodes |
| Jade of Death | Donna | 2 episodes | |
| 2018 | Fighting Season | Dr. Linda | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2018 | Bite Club | Tricia | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2018 | The Second [7] | Detective | |
| 2018 | Safe Harbour | Renee | TV series, 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Doctor Doctor | Minnie | TV series, 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Top of the Lake | Beccy | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2015 | Love Child | Geraldine Donnelly | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2012-14 | Puberty Blues (TV series)[8] | Yvonne Hennessey | TV series, 17 episodes |
| 2012 | Rake | Barbara | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2012 | Home and Away | Margaret Henderson | TV series, 6 episodes |
| 2006 | The 2006 Academy Award Nominated Short Films: Live Action | Herself | TV special |
| 2006 | Two Twisted | Nurse Hughes | TV anthology series, 1 episode |
| 2005 | All Saints (TV series) | Beth Chandler | TV series, 15 episodes |
| 2002 | Farscape | Kirayh | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2002 | Young Lions | Christine Malouf | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2000 | Water Rats | Rosie Callahan | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1996 | House Gang | Lucy's Mum | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1996 | Police Rescue | Debra | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1995 | G.P. | Linda Swanson | TV series, 1 episode |
Theatre[edit]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Present | Sydney Theatre Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Mainstream | Nominated | |
| 2015 | The Rover | Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards | Best Actress in Supporting Role | Nominated | |
| 2014 | The Rover | AACTA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | |
| 2014 | Small and Tired | Helpmann Awards | Best Actress in Supporting Role | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Small and Tired | Sydney Theatre Awards | Best Actress in Supporting Role | Won | |
| 2012 | Puberty Blues | AACTA Awards | Best Guest or Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Riflemimd | Helpmann Awards | [[Helpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play | Best Supporting Actress]] | Nominated |
| 2007 | The Saviour | Academy Awards | Best Live Action Short Film | Nominated | |
| 2003 | A Cold Summer | Film Critics’ Circle Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| ,2001 | Sweet Road | Norman Kessell Memorial Awards | Outstanding Performance | Won | |
| 1998 | Wolf Lullaby | Green Room Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "Susan Prior". Broadway World. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ Eeles, Matthew (22 February 2018), "Interview: Susan Prior", Cinema Australia
- ^ Mead, Rachael (30 January 2022). "Theatre review: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?". InDaily. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ Bleby, Peter (2 February 2022). "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?". State Theatre Company of South Australia. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/02/aftertaste-2.html
- ^ https://tvtonight.com.au/2019/07/returning-glitch-2.html
- ^ https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/05/airdate-the-second.html
- ^ https://tvtonight.com.au/2012/04/top-cast-joins-puberty-blues-on-ten.html
- ^ https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/10042
- ^ https://app.showcast.com.au/profile/SusanPrior
- ^ https://app.showcast.com.au/profile/SusanPrior
External links[edit]
- Susan Prior at IMDb