Beth Allen
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Beth Allen | |
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| Born | Elizabeth Grace Nell Allen 28 May 1984 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1993-present |
| Spouse | Charles McDermott (February 2011) |
Elizabeth "Beth" Grace Nell Allen (born 28 May 1984 in Auckland, New Zealand) has been acting since an early age and has appeared in several small productions and commercials since 1993. Her first major television role was in Cloud 9's The Legend of William Tell in 1998, in which she played Princess Vara. Internationally known for her role as Amber in The Tribe, she took on the role in 1998 for the first series, before deciding to leave the show to concentrate on her school work. She later returned for another three seasons.
Career
Her other work includes a lead role in the episode "The Green Dress" of the TV programme William Shatner's A Twist in the Tale in 1999 and guest parts in Xena: Warrior Princess and Revelations - The Initial Journey.
In 2006, she played the role of Ellie on Treasure Island Kids' Trilogy. She has also had guest roles on various television series, including Power Rangers: S.P.D., Outrageous Fortune and Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive.
In 2008 Beth joined Shortland Street as Dr Brooke Freeman where she was a main cast member until 2014 when her character departed. Beth has also been involved in several theatre plays during her career, many produced by her husband's theatre company The Basement Theatre. Beth herself has helped produce a few play's, including Little Blonde Hen, and Vagina Monologues.
Personal life
Beth has two older siblings, a brother Oscar and a sister Dinah. She is also an aunt. She married her long-term fiancee Charles McDermott in February 2011.[1] They currently reside in New York City, but may relocate again in the near future due to work.[2]
Filmography
Film and television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Riding High | Eva | Episodes: "1.33", "1.38" |
| 1997 | The Ugly | Julie, aged 13 | |
| 1998 | The Legend of William Tell | Princess Vara | TV series |
| 1999 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Pilee / Vanessa | Episode: "Daughter of Pomira" |
| 1999 | A Twist in the Tale | Rose Martinelli | Episode: "The Green Dress" |
| 1999-2003 | The Tribe | Amber/Eagle | Main role (182 episodes) |
| 2002 | Revelations – The Initial Journey | Anna | Episode: "A Dream of Flying" |
| 2002 | Murder in Greenwich | Julia Skakel | TV film |
| 2005 | Outrageous Fortune | Chantelle | Episode: "My Dearest Foe" |
| 2005 | Power Rangers S.P.D. | Ally Samuels | Episodes: "Resurrection", "Endings: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 2006 | Treasure Island Kids: The Battle of Treasure Island | Ellie | |
| 2006 | Treasure Island Kids: The Monster of Treasure Island | Ellie | |
| 2006 | Treasure Island Kids: The Mystery of Treasure Island | Ellie | |
| 2007 | Power Rangers Operation Overdrive | Vella | Recurring role (6 episodes) |
| 2008-2014 | Shortland Street | Brooke Freeman | Main role (395 episodes) |
| 2013 | Good Morning | Herself | 1 episode |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Billy Liar | Lopdell House | |
| 2007 | Equus | Glen Eden Playhouse | |
| 2007 | The Feminine | Jenny | Cross Street Studios |
| 2008 | The Eight: Reindeer Monologues | The Basement Theatre | |
| 2009 | Little Blonde Hen | Actor/Producer | Venue 4:20 |
| 2009 | Killer Joe | Dottie | |
| 2010 | Vagina Monologues | Actor/Producer | The Basement Theatre |
| 2010 | TOYS | Actor | The Basement Theatre |
Awards
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References
- ^ Lifestyle NZ. "Beth Allen's Intimate Wedding".
- ^ Lifestyle NZ. "Beth Allen Talks Leaving Shortland Street, New Zealand, And Her Future".
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