Brooke Satchwell, a talented Australian actress, was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and spent her early years on a small farm in Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula. She began her education at Red Hill Primary School before moving on to Toorak College, an independent interdenominational girls' school in Mount Eliza, Victoria.
It was during her first year at Toorak College that Brooke was discovered by a casting agent while taking a day off sick in her mother's dress shop. This chance encounter led to a series of modeling jobs, primarily as a hand or foot model, before she was invited to audition for the popular Australian soap opera Neighbours.
Brooke's performance as Anne Wilkinson earned her a three-year contract and quickly made her one of the most popular young actors in Australia. However, after three years, she chose to leave the show to pursue other roles.
Her next significant role was as a guest star on the police drama WaterRats, which was produced in Sydney. Her performance was so well-received that her character was converted to a regular part of the series, prompting Brooke and her new partner to relocate to Sydney.
Over the next few years, Brooke appeared in several TV dramas, including a second police drama, before taking an 18-month sabbatical from full-time acting to focus on her studies and improve her skills. During this time, she was offered a role in the prestigious children's show Play School, which included her participation in the show's 40th-anniversary celebrations.
However, this period was also marked by personal challenges, including the death of a favorite uncle, the divorce of her parents, domestic violence, and being caught up in the Mumbai terrorist attacks. Her long-term relationship ended, and she returned to live with her mother in Melbourne.
In 2009, Brooke made her feature film debut in the movie Subdivision. She has since appeared in a number of theater productions, tele-movies, short films, panel shows, and voice-over work, as well as working behind the camera to broaden her knowledge of the industry.
In recent years, Brooke has been based in Sydney with her partner, film editor David Gross. Together, they have renovated their apartment, gotten engaged, and been involved in multiple productions. Brooke has been juggling scripted dramatic scenes during the day with live comedy at night, traveling between productions in Sydney and Melbourne.
