Rachel Gordon
Rachel Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 May 1976 Brisbane, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) | Scott Johnson (2005–09) Jon Sivewright |
| Children | 2 |
Rachel Gordon (born 10 May 1976) is an Australian actress.
Early life
Gordon was born in Brisbane, Australia, the daughter of Donna Gordon. Her great-grandfather was Prime Minister Joseph Lyons, and her great-grandmother was, Dame Enid Lyons, who was the first woman in the Australian parliament. Gordon is a 1996 graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney. Since her graduation, she has combined stage acting with various roles in Australian television and films.
Roles
Gordon played Detective Senior Constable Amy Fox in the long-running television show Blue Heelers, from 2004 to 2006. She appeared in long-running soap opera Neighbours in 2007. She followed this with Home and Away, playing the estranged mother of Drew Curtis.[1][2] In 2016, Gordon began appearing in the Seven Network drama The Secret Daughter.[3]
Personal life
In late 2004, Gordon married her partner of 11 years, actor Scott Johnson, who she met at NIDA. They divorced in 2009.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Thunderstruck | Molly | |
| 2004 | A Whole New You | Woman in Middle Management | Short film |
| 2007 | Razzle Dazzle | Vomit Child's Mother |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Big Sky | Tara Brown / Lisa | "Wishing and Hoping" |
| 1998 | Never Tell Me Never | Angela | TV film |
| 2000-2001 | All Saints | Claudia McKenzie | Recurring role |
| 2002 | White Collar Blue | Mardi Peters | "1.12" |
| 2003 | Farscape | Lo'Laan | "Mental as Anything" |
| 2004-2006 | Blue Heelers | Amy Fox | Main role |
| 2005 | The Cooks | Annette | "Sticky" |
| 2007 | Neighbours | Dr. Charlotte Stone | Recurring role |
| 2007-2008 | Home and Away | Jazz Curtis | Main role |
| 2012 | A Moody Christmas | Bridget Quaill | Main role |
| 2013 | The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting | Special Guest | "1.1", "1.2", "1.3" |
| 2014 | The Moodys | Bridget Quaill | Main role |
| 2015 | Winter | Melanie Winter | Recurring role |
| 2016 | The Secret Daughter | Susan Norton |
References
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/artists/rachel-gordon/biography/
- ^ "Logie award nominee Rachel Gordon struts her stuff on stage in charming romantic comedy". dailytelegraph.com.au. The Daily Telegraph. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
- ^ Halliwell, Elle (17 April 2016). "Jessica Mauboy to begin filming on new series The Secret Daughter". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
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