Carole Skinner

Carole Skinner

81 · Born: May 8, 1944

Personal Details

BornMay 8, 1944 Australia

Biography

Carole is a highly esteemed and accomplished actress, renowned for her versatile portrayals of iconic Australian characters in a wide range of supporting roles in films such as Monkey Grip, My Brilliant Career, The Good Wife, and Heatwave. Her impressive body of work has garnered her international recognition, primarily through her extensive television career.

Throughout her long and distinguished career, Carole has successfully navigated the commercial television landscape, appearing in numerous guest roles in popular Australian soaps such as Neighbours, The Young Doctors, and Sons And Daughters. She has also demonstrated her ability to tackle more substantial and complex roles, playing the intriguing character of Delie Stock, a black marketeer, in the acclaimed television adaptations of Ruth Park's novels A Harp In The South and Poor Man's Orange.

Carole's most notable television role to date is arguably her portrayal of the cunning and wise-cracking multiple murderess Nola McKenzie in the cult drama Prisoner. Although her character was initially intended to remain a long-term regular in the series, Carole's departure from the show after just six months has left many fans of the program disappointed.

Despite her departure from Prisoner, Carole continues to be an active and respected figure in the Australian entertainment industry, with a strong focus on her work in theatre. She resides in Sydney, where she remains committed to her craft, consistently delivering high-quality performances that have endeared her to audiences and earned her a reputation as one of Australia's most talented and enduring actresses.

Career

2015
Catching Milat
Catching Milat as Margaret Milat
2001
Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge! as Landlady
1995
Napoleon
Napoleon as Cat (voice)
1987
The Good Wife
The Good Wife as Mrs. Gibson
1985
After Hours
After Hours as Mother
1983
Prisoner: Cell Block H
Prisoner: Cell Block H as Nola McKenzie
1982
Mystery at Castle House
Mystery at Castle House as Aunt Josephine
Heatwave
Heatwave as Mary Ford
Monkey Grip
Monkey Grip as Waitress
1979
My Brilliant Career
My Brilliant Career as Mrs. McSwatt
1973
Alvin Purple
Alvin Purple as Mother Superior