Deborah Mailman

Deborah Mailman

53 · Born: Jul 14, 1972

Personal Details

BornJul 14, 1972 Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Parents
  • Jane Mailman
  • Wally Mailman

Biography

Deborah Mailman, a talented individual with a passion for the performing arts, pursued a major in drama at the prestigious Queensland University of Technology.

Throughout her illustrious career, she has had the privilege of being involved in various theatre productions that showcase her remarkable talent. One notable example is her work with the all-Aboriginal Sydney Theatre Company, where she took on a leading role in the production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

In addition to her work with the Sydney Theatre Company, Mailman has also had the opportunity to collaborate with the Sydney Belvoir Street Theatre, where she starred in the production of "The Small Poppies". Furthermore, she has been involved in the touring production of "Seven Stages of Grieving", a play that holds great significance for her as she co-wrote it alongside others.

Mailman's impressive list of achievements includes being the first Aboriginal actress to win a prestigious AFI Best Actress Award, a testament to her hard work and dedication to her craft. Moreover, she has been an integral part of the Aboriginal theatre company Kooemba Djarra in Brisbane, where she continues to work and contribute to the growth and development of the company.

In summary, Deborah Mailman is a highly accomplished actress who has made a significant impact in the Australian theatre scene. Her impressive list of credits, coupled with her groundbreaking achievements, have solidified her position as a respected and admired figure in the industry.

Career

2025
Kangaroo
Kangaroo as Rosie
2024
Runt
Runt as Bernadette Box
Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back
Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back as Maggie Diggins (voice)
Boy Swallows Universe
Boy Swallows Universe as Poppy Birkbeck
Ark: The Animated Series
Ark: The Animated Series as Deborah Walker (voice)
2023
Scarygirl
Scarygirl as Treedweller (voice)
The New Boy
The New Boy as Sister Mum
2021
H is for Happiness
H is for Happiness as Penelope Benson
2020
2067
2067 as Regina Jackson
Combat Wombat
Combat Wombat as Maggie Diggins (voice)
2019
Total Control
Total Control as Alex Irving
2018
Mystery Road
Mystery Road as Kerry Thompson
Bite Club
Bite Club as Anna Morton
Jack Irish
Jack Irish as Cynthia
2017
A Few Less Men
A Few Less Men as Sergeant Simpson
Little J & Big Cuz
Little J & Big Cuz as Big Cuz (voice)
2016
Cleverman
Cleverman as Aunty Linda
Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek as Bernadette
2015
Blinky Bill the Movie
Blinky Bill the Movie as Blinky's Mother (voice)
Oddball
Oddball as Mayor Lake / Narrator
Paper Planes
Paper Planes as Maureen
2013
2012
Mabo
Mabo as Bonita Mabo
Mental
Mental as Sandra
2009
Bran Nue Dae
Bran Nue Dae as Roxanne
2007
Lucky Miles
Lucky Miles as Lisa (voice)
2004
1999
1998
Radiance
Radiance as Nona