Elli Maclure embarked on her illustrious acting career in 1969, captivating audiences with her outstanding performances in a US television pilot for Screen Gems. Throughout her distinguished career, she has effortlessly transitioned between lead and supporting roles in feature films, television, and theater, showcasing her remarkable versatility.
Her impressive resume boasts a plethora of starring roles in series, numerous guest appearances, and pilots, both in her native Australia and abroad in Europe and the USA. Maclure has had the privilege of working alongside some of the most renowned directors in the industry, including John Cassavetes, Peter Bogdanovich, Francis Ford Coppola, Mike Robe, Peter Weir, Simon Wincer, George Miller, and Tim Burstall.
Her extensive filmography features an array of notable collaborations with esteemed actors, such as Gena Rowlands, Jon Voight, Alberto Sordi, Claudia Cardinale, and Antonio Ferrandis. Her ability to effortlessly adapt to diverse roles has earned her a reputation as a talented and dedicated actress.
In 1990, Maclure expanded her creative endeavors by coaching young professional actors in Los Angeles under her birth name, Christine McClure. Her students have achieved remarkable success, with several receiving prestigious nominations and awards, including an Oscar, Daytime Emmy, and multiple Young Artists Awards. Her students have also secured lead and supporting roles in feature films, television, soaps, and theater.
Throughout her illustrious career, Maclure has had the privilege of working with some of the most acclaimed directors in the industry, including Sofia Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, Nancy Meyers, Tony Scott, Steven Soderbergh, Robert Zemeckis, and The Coen Brothers.
