Sigrid Thornton is an Australian screen icon, having starred in numerous films now regarded as classics of Australian cinema. Her film credits include George Miller's box office hit The Man From Snowy River, The Lighthorsemen, Slate Wyn And Me, and The Man From Snowy River II.
In television, Sigrid has had a stellar career, starring in the Australian landmark series Seachange, The Boy In The Bush, The Far Country, 1915, All The Rivers Run, Paradise, Little Oberon, and Underbelly - The Golden Mile.
Sigrid has received numerous awards and nominations for her work, including the Cowboy Hall of Fame award for best T.V. contribution to Western Heritage. She has also been recognized for her stage work, including a Best Actress award for her performance in The Blue Room.
Sigrid has been praised for her performances in Seachange and Underbelly - The Golden Mile, and has been recognized for her pioneering work in the biographical series Who Do You Think You Are?
Throughout her career, Sigrid has been honored with numerous awards and accolades, including being named one of the top 100 Australian Entertainers of the century by the Variety Club. She has also been recognized for her work behind the cameras, serving as a director of the Australian Film Institute and Film Victoria, and as a patron of Women in Film and Television.
Sigrid continues to work extensively in film and television, and has recently completed a US publicity tour for Michael Rymer's feature Face to Face. She is also in post-production on the independent US feature Heads We Do, which is expected to be released in 2013.
