Belinda Bromilow Explained

Belinda Bromilow
Birth Place:Perth, Western Australia
Alma Mater:Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2001–present
Spouse:Tony McNamara (m.2009)
Children:2

Belinda Bromilow is an Australian actress. She is known for her roles in the Nine Network series, Doctor Doctor (2016–21), and the Hulu/Disney+ series, The Great (2020–23).

Education

Bromilow studied acting at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.[1]

Career

Bromilow has appeared in a number of Australian television series, including Mcleod's Daughters, Packed to the Rafters, and Rake. She played Jonquil Payne as a series regular on Spirited from 2010 to 2011. In 2016 Bromilow joined the main cast of Doctor Doctor as Betty Bell. She appeared in every episode of the series. In film, Bromilow has had roles in The Rage in Placid Lake and Not Suitable for Children.

Bromilow gained greater recognition outside of Australia through her role as Aunt Elizabeth in the Hulu/Disney+ series The Great. She unsuccessfully auditioned for a part in the 2008 Sydney Theatre Company production of the original play upon which the series is based.[2]

Personal life

She married Australian director, playwright and screenwriter, Tony McNamara,[3] in 2009.[4] Together they have two children. Bromilow is a stepmother to McNamara's daughter from a previous marriage. She was diagnosed with bowel cancer ten weeks after her son was born.

In 2019, Bromilow auctioned a pair of earrings she wore to the 91st Academy Awards valued at $8,950. The earrings were designed by her friend, jewellery designer, Nicole Winkler. All proceeds from the auction were donated to the Australian organisation, Mummy's Wish, helping families of women diagnosed with cancer.[5]

Filmography

! Year! Title! Role! Notes
2001All SaintsFiona BannockEpisode: "Behind Closed Doors"
2002SwayBel
2003The Rage in Placid LakeNurse Doreen
2003McLeod's DaughtersAshley RedstaffEpisode: "The Ties That Bind"
2003MDASally DelaneyEpisode: "Without Prejudice"
2006Define SuccessAngela TaylorShort Film
2006Happy FeetLive Action Cast
2007Talk To MeNicoleRecurring: 4 Episodes
2009–2010Packed to the RaftersLibby SandersRecurring: 7 Episodes
2010–2011SpiritedJonquil PayneMain Role: 18 Episodes
2012Not Suitable For ChildrenClaire
2013Mr & Mrs MurderCate McVeighEpisode: "Early Checkout"
2013FelonyAccident Site Cop
2016–2021Doctor DoctorBetty BellMain Role: 48 Episodes
2018RakePatrice DevineEpisode: "Gold and Greene v Red"
2020–2023The GreatAunt ElizabethMain Role: 30 Episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Doctor Doctor's Belinda Bromilow Donates Oscars Earrings To Charity. 2019-03-13. SheSociety. en-AU. 2020-04-26.
  2. Web site: Moran. Robert. 2020-05-06. Belinda Bromilow's second stab at the story of Catherine the Great. 2021-10-03. The Sydney Morning Herald. en.
  3. Web site: Australian actress Oscars red carpet moment has a special meaning. Nine.com.au. 24 February 2019. 3 April 2019.
  4. Web site: Rocca . Jane. 21 May 2023. The Great's Belinda Bromilow on fighting cancer twice. 10 January 2024. The Sydney Morning Herald.
  5. Web site: BELINDA BROMILOW OSCARS EARRINGS PROVIDE GLIMMER OF HOPE FOR MUMS WITH CANCER CLPR. clpr.com.au. 2020-04-26.