Helen Thomson (actress) explained

Helen Thomson
Years Active:1990–present
Spouse:David Roberts (m. 2000)
Children:2

Helen Thomson is an Australian actress. She is best known for her role as Gladys Presley in the biographical film Elvis (2022).

Career

Thomson's credits include the television shows Bad Mothers, Stupid Stupid Man and Blue Heelers and the films Gettin' Square, A Man's Gotta Do and La Spagnola.

Thomson has multiple stage credits with the Sydney Theatre Company and Melbourne Theatre Company. She has been a frequent collaborator with her husband David Roberts.[1]

Thomson has portrayed the role of Gladys Presley, the mother of Austin Butler's character, in the biographical film Elvis (2022).[2]

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1990BloodmoonMary HustonFeature film
1997The Wedding PartyEmma
1999Strange PlanetLuluFeature film
2000Nowhere to LandClaire MunsonTV film
2001La SpagnolaWendyFeature film
2003Kangaroo JackTV AnnouncerFeature film
2003Gettin' SquareMarion BarringtonFeature film
2003The Rage in Placid LakeTeacher 1Feature film
2004A Man's Gotta DoTinaFeature film
2005BlackJack: In the MoneySandra MillerTV film
2008The InformantLucy NorrisTV film
2022ElvisGladys PresleyFeature film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1993A Country PracticeCharlotte O'NeillTV series, 2 episodes
1994G.P.JanineTV series, episode: "Breaking Out"
1996, 2000Water RatsNerida / Anne HarveyTV series, 2 episodes
1997Home and AwayClaudia MilesTV series, episode #1.2137
1997Big SkyTessa CoburnTV series, episode: "You Must Remember This"
1998Murder CallChyna GoldTV series, S2 E1: "Dared to Death"
2002White Collar BlueRita CalliopeTV series, episode #1.4
2002–03Bad Cop, Bad CopTracy LafeverTV series, 8 episodes
2003Blue HeelersDr. Tatiana ZylinskiTV series, 6 episodes
2003StingersSelma KatsonisTV series, episode: "Conversations with the Dead"
2003MDANerida BaileyTV series, 2 episodes
2003Kath & KimReceptionistTV series, episode: "The Moon"
2006–08Stupid, Stupid ManCarol Van DykeTV series, 9 episodes
2007All SaintsSharon CoxTV series, episode: "Smoke and Mirrors"
2007Bastard BoysValerie CorriganMiniseries
2009The JestersHarrietTV series, episode: "Hard Time Getting Soft Time"
200930 SecondsFaith O'CallaghanTV series, episode: "A Matter of Trust"
2012Nick & Seaton's Palace of Sexy SecretsVariousTV series, 2 episodes
2013Mr & Mrs MurderOlivia PattersonTV series, episode: "The Art of Murder"
2014WonderlandJackie PageTV series, episode: "Monogamy"
2014–18RakePM Angela Way / MargotTV series, 4 episodes
2015Catching MilatDr. Miriam BentleyMiniseries, episode #1.1
2016Love ChildEleanorTV series, episode #3.4
2016–17Doctor DoctorNoraTV series, 4 episodes
2017Top of the LakeFelicityTV series, 3 episodes
2017PulseLorraine WalshTV series, 2 episodes
2017A Place to Call HomeGerda Davis
2019Bad MothersLizTV series, 7 episodes
2021FiresYvonne WebberTV series, 2 episodes
2022Colin from AccountsLynelleRecurring[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Good vibes for couple on stage. Horner, Garnett D.. Herald Sun. April 25, 2011.
  2. Web site: How the ‘Elvis’ Cast Compares to Their Real-Life Counterparts: Austin Butler as Elvis Presley and More. Thompson. Eliza. 21 July 2022. US Magazine. www.usmagazine.com. 2 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Colin From Accounts: The real-life couple behind the hit Australian comedy everyone in the UK is raving about. Peplow. Gemma. 4 June 2023. Sky News. www.news.sky.com. 2 July 2024.