Roxane Wilson
| Roxane Wilson | |
|---|---|
 Commissioned portrait of Roxane Wilson | |
| Born |
Roxane Wilson Durban, South Africa |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) | Grant Bowler (2001–2011) divorced |
| Children |
Edie 2003 Ezekiel 2005 |
| Website |
www |
Roxane Wilson is an Australian actress best known for her roles in Water Rats, Stingers and The Alice.[1] She was born in Durban, South Africa to an Italian Mother and an English Father. She lives in Los Angeles with her children.
Biography
Early life
Roxane was born in Durban in 1965 to an Italian mother and an English father.[2] Her father was also an actor, trained at the Old Vic[3] in London.
In 1972, Roxane moved with her mother to Sydney via London. Her stepfather is Ian "Peewee" Wilson,[3] leader and founding member of the Australian rock and roll band The Delltones.
After a couple of years in suburban Sydney, touring with the band, her family moved to Eungai Creek,[3] New South Wales on the mid-north coast, where they maintained a fifty-acre farm, growing organic vegetables.[2]
Career
Roxane Wilson started her career at an early age with modeling.[2] In 1981 she signed with the Chadwick Models agency in Sydney.
In 1983 she extended her modeling career to New York, where she signed with Wilhelmina Models and lived for three years.[2] During her time in New York she studied acting at HB Studio and the Meisner technique with Robert Modica.[3]
On return to Australia, she began her career as a professional actress.[2] In 1991 she furthered her training by attending full-time study at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts [4]
Roxane works extensively in film, television and theatre.[4] She has also made television appearances as a presenter for the AFI Awards and as a guest on the Good Morning Australia, Donnie Sutherland's "Sounds", "In Melbourne Today" (GTV 9) and Bert Newton Show.
She has also worked as a tutor and as a private acting coach at Screenwise, Out of the Blue and ATYP.
In 2014 she appeared in the Australian Theatre Company's Los Angeles production of Holding the Man opposite Cameron Daddo, Adam J. Yeend and Nate Jones; the production was directed by Larry Moss and received strong critical praise.
Filmography and theatre
| Year | Title | Medium | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Brentwood Strangler | Film | Sasha Green |
| 2014 | Holding the Man | Theater | Mary-Gurt / Lois and Various |
| 2011 | Black and White and Sex | Film | Angie 4 |
| 2010 | Emily | Short Film | Jane |
| 2010 | Spirit-Ed | Short Film | Mrs Jones |
| 2010 | City Homicide | Television | Myra Rawlings |
| 2010 | Send in the Dogs | Television | Narrator |
| 2009 | Rescue: Special Ops | Television | Chantelle Gregory |
| 2008 | Out of the Blue | Television | Angela Mulroney |
| 2008 | Outrageous Fortune | Television | Candice Fletcher |
| 2007 | Punishment | Film | Marie Rogen |
| 2004–2005 | The Alice | Television | Ellie Delaney |
| 2000–2003 | Stingers | Television | Daniella Mayo |
| 2001 | Lucky Blue | Short Film | Angel |
| 2000–2001 | Freak Winds | Theatre | Myra |
| 2000 | Once Smiling Woman, AA Once Smiling Woman | Film | Girl in Shop |
| 1999 | Change of Heart | Film | Anne |
| 1999 | True Colours | Short Film | Helen |
| 1999 | Heroes, TheThe Heroes | Short Film | Charlotte |
| 1999 | Beastmaster | Television | Atlanta |
| 1999 | Finding the Sun | Theatre | Cordelia |
| 1998–1999 | Water Rats | Television | Suzi Abramovich |
| 1998 | Practical Mamet | Theatre | Various |
| 1998 | Wildside | Television | Marilyn O'Connor |
| 1998 | Reflections | Film | Helen Stacey |
| 1998 | Murder Call | Television | Kristen Charlton |
| 1998 | Erskineville Kings | Film | Eve |
| 1997–1998 | Big Sky | Television | Robbie Manning |
| 1997 | Final Squeak, TheThe Final Squeak | Film | The Girl Friend |
| 1996 | Common Law | Television | Karen |
| 1996 | Day Neil Armstrong Walked on the Moon, TheThe Day Neil Armstrong Walked on the Moon | Film | Tracey |
| 1996 | Three Months in Her Bathroom | Film | Carmen |
| 1995 | Police Rescue | Television | Tessa |
| 1995 | Echo Point | Television | Coral O'Connor |
| 1995 | Family & Friends | Television | Jennifer Chandler |
| 1994 | Private Lives | Theatre | Amanda Prynne |
| 1994 | Rosencrantz & Guilderstern are Dead | Theatre | Gertrude |
| 1994 | Spare Tires | Short Film | Helen |
| 1994 | Shadow Chasing | Short Film | Kate |
| 1993 | Taming the Shrew | Theatre | Hortensio |
| 1993 | Bobbin' Up | Theatre | Jeanie/Violet/Rita |
| 1993 | Lady Windermere's Fan | Theatre | Lady Plymdale |
| 1993 | Bumpy Angels | Theatre | Blanche |
| 1993 | A Dream Play | Theatre | Keeper/Alice |
| 1993 | Red Noses | Theatre | Mother Metz & others |
| 1992 | Loose Ends | Short Film | Lee |
| 1992 | A Month in the Country | Theatre | Natalia Petrovna |
| 1992 | The Dining Room | Theatre | 8 characters |
| 1992 | The Greeks | Theatre | Helen of Troy |
| 1992 | Just Genes | Theatre | Co-Wrote/Performed |
| 1989 | Azzedene | Short Film | Azzedene |
| 1988 | Territorial Rites | Theatre | Genevieve |
| 1988 | Suddenly Last Summer | Theatre | Miss Holly |
References
External links
- Official website
- Roxane Wilson at the Internet Movie Database
- Sue Barnett & Associates, Roxane Wilson's biography
- Roxane Wilson's biography on the official Punishment website