Jenny Ludlam Explained

Jenny Ludlam
Birth Name:Jennifer Kay Ludlam
Birth Place:Taumarunui, New Zealand
Birth Date:23 July 1951

Jennifer Kay Ludlam (born 23 July 1951 in Taumarunui, New Zealand)[1] is a New Zealand-born actress, who remains best known for her roles in Australian television.

Acting roles

In Australia, she was a regular cast member in the short-lived soap opera Waterloo Station (1983) followed by guest stints on Prisoner (as Janice Grant in 1984), and Sons and Daughters. She was also a presenter on the long-running ABC children's TV series Play School. Returning to New Zealand, Ludlam has had roles in several television shows, movies and theatre productions.

Honours

In the 2005 New Year Honours, Ludlam was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the theatre.[2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996Gravity & GraceCeal
2008Second Hand WeddingDoctor
2008Apron SpringsLorna
2011HaurakiBevShort

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1978Gather Your DreamsBrendaTV series
1980PrisonerCheryl ScottEpisodes: "1.154", "1.156"
1981Mortimer's PatchBeverly MarquandEpisode: "Tagged"
BellamyMary StokesEpisode: "The Bank You Can Trust"
1982Mary WatsonEpisodes: "Stirring the Possum: Parts 1 & 2"
1984Carson's LawHelen FergusonEpisode: "Virtue Defiled"
1984-1986Play SchoolPresenterTV series
1985PrisonerJanice GrantRecurring role
Cuckoo LandPetuniaTV series
1986Sons and DaughtersMicky PrattRecurring role
1989–90Shark in the ParkDiane, Josie TuckerEpisodes: "Lamb to the Slaughter", "Ten-Zero, Dingo"
1991UndercoverSandyTV film
1992, 2010, 2011, 2014–2023Shortland StreetBeverly Lucas, Leanne Black-JohnsonMinor role, Regular role
1993Typhon's PeopleAnnieTV film
1994Hercules and the Amazon WomenAlcmeneTV film
1999SylviaEpisode: "The Pirate"
2006CycloneEpisode: "Wormwood"
2012GoldenTV series
2013Sonya WhitwellMain role

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Craft: An Interview with Jennifer Ludlam.
  2. Web site: New Year honours list 2005 . 31 December 2004 . Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . 20 July 2023.