Biography
2024
Asha Burns, The Last Anniversary – Blossom Films (dir. John Polson)
Samena, Swim – Griffith Theatre Company (dir. Andrea James)
2023
Lead, Is that you Ruthie? – QPAC (dir. Leah Purcell)
Nala, At What Cost – State Theatre of South Australia (dir. Issac Drandich)
Nala, At What Cost – Queensland Theatre (dir. Issac Drandich)
Nala, At What Cost – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Issac Drandich)
Sharon Appleton, Ladies Potato Race – Paramount+ (dir. Lynn Hegarty)
Tanya, The Messenger – ABC Television
2022
Ensemble, Wayside Bride – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Eamon Flack/Hannah Goodwin)
Margaret Brotherton, Light Shining In Buckinghamshire – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Eamon Flack/Hannah Goodwin)
Nala, At What Cost – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Issac Drandich)
2021
Voice of Camilla, Brand Reel – CAMILLA Luxury Australian Label (dir. Molly Elisabeth)
Narrator, A Little Bird Audio Book – Audible Sound Kitchen
Ensemble, Rep Season – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Eamon Flack)
Nala, At What Cost – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Nathan Maynard)
Lead, Girl on the Moon (film) – Birds of Prey Entertainment (dir. Georgina Jenkins)
Dingo, Dogged – Griffin Theatre Company (dir. Declan Greene)
2020
Lead, Matriarch – Jinda Productions (dir. Sandy Greenwood)
2019
Lead, Matriarch – QPAC Brisbane (dir. Jasmine Sheppard)
Lead, Matriarch – Sydney Fringe Festival (dir. Jasmine Sheppard)
Lead, The Return /Creative Development – Malthouse Theatre (dir. Matthew Lutton)
Writer/Producer, Gumbaynggirr Women – Jinda Productions (dir. Sandy Greenwood)
Ensemble, Blackwrights – Ilbijerri Theatre (dir. Rachael Maza)
Ensemble, First Stage – Melbourne Theatre Company (dir. Bridget Balodis)
Lead, Matriarch – Glen Eira Storytelling Festival (dir. Sandy Greenwood)
Lead, Matriarch –Yirramboi First Nations Festival (dir. Sandy Greenwood)
Lead, Matriarch – Adelaide Fringe Festival (dir. Oliver Cowley)
Lead, Nyami – Jinda Productions (dir. Sandy Greenwood)
Lead, Dog Ate my Myki Card (film)– Dan King Productions (dir. Dan King)
Winner for Best Actor in Independent Theatre, Green Room Awards
Nominated for Best Writing in Independent Theatre, Green Room Awards
2018
Presenter, Global Mana Films – Global Mana, USA (dir. Patrick Furlotti)
Lead, Matriarch – Melbourne Fringe Festival (dir. Oliver Cowley)
Lead, End of the Rope – Hollywood Fringe Festival (dir. Lee Daniels)
Winner of the SA and NSW Tour Ready Awards at Melbourne Fringe Festival
First Indigenous Australian actor awarded a diversity scholarship at The Groundlings Improv School, Los Angeles
2017
Lead, Blind Date (film) – Ozone Films, USA (dir. Oliver Cowley)
Mother, Sweet (film) – (dir. Dominique Hassam)
Mollie/Mary, A Dusty Town (film) – Furst Class Productions (dir. Nicola Furst)
2016
Narrator, Peter Brock Documentary – Liam Firmager Productions (dir. Liam Firmager)
2015
Creative Development, HaLF – Mariaa Randall (dir. Mariaa Randall)
Creative Development, Blackbird – Ilbijerri Indigenous Theatre Co (dir. Rachael Maza)
Lead, US TV Pilot Creative Development, Newsraven – Encounter Entertainment,
(dir. Karen Borger)
2014
Lead, Candy Cravings (film) – Saara Lamberg Films (dir. Saara Lamberg)
Contemporary Indigenous Dance, First Friday Dance Club – Melbourne City Council (dir. Albert David)
2013
Various Characters, Black Writers Lab – Ilbijerri Theatre Company (dir. Rachael Maza)
Dancer, Apology to Stolen Generations Anniversary – Seven Sisters (dir. Nikki Ashby)
Ensemble Dancer, Sista Act – Nikki Ashby Dance School, (dir. Nikki Ashby)
2012
Harris' Girlfriend, Killer Elite (film) – Palomar Pictures, USA (dir. Gary McKendry)
Writer, Aboriginal Youth, WA Child Protection Services Project – (dir. Geoffery Wright)
Lead , The Brady Bunch – La Mama Theatre (dir. Richard Frankland)
European Psychiatrist, Dingo's Baby – La Mama Theatre (dir. Ella Fillar)
Maxine McKew, Othello : death poll – Melbourne Fringe Festival (dir. Bronwyn Dunston)
Narrator, Student Life – RMIT University (dir. Leah Mills)
Voice of Aboriginal Child, NT eBook – Aust Council for Education Research
(dir. Yoko Yikammi)
Dancer, Opening & Closing Ceremony of Rainbow Festival – Seven Sisters (dir. Bec Phillips)
Cabaret Performance, VIPA Awards – Seven Sisters (dir. Nikki Ashby)
Deadly Award Nominee for Artist of the Year, Sydney Opera House
Outstanding Indigenous Artist Award at the Melbourne Fringe Festival
2011
Support, Metamorphosis Engineered (film) – Hurbinek Productions, USA (dir. Matt Shapiro)
Ensemble, Body Armour – Ilbijerri Indigenous Theatre (dir. Margaret Harvey)
Hip Hop/Contemporary Dancer, OutBlack Aboriginal Gay and Lesbian Annual Event – Seven Sisters (dir. Nikki Ashby)
2010
Lead, Little Black Dress (film) – Noah Bros Productions (dir. Fredric Noah)
Helen, Love Crossed (film) – Jaysan Lunt Productions (dir. Jaysan Lunt)
2009
Newsreader, Marngrook Footy Show (TV) – ABC (dir. Mark Horpintch)
2008
Shoe Gazer, The Show Whisperer (film) – Wandering Eye Productions (dir. Ross Johnson)
Ensemble, Urgent – Courthouse Youth Arts Centre (dir. Julia Torpey)
Leah, Taboo – Sydney Theatre Company (dir. Stefo Nantsou)
Coochie Snorcher, The Vagina Monologues – NIDA (dir. Kerreen Ely-Harper)
Presenter, Up and Up Project – QLD Arts Council (dir. Various)
2007
The Wrong Girl, Shoe Shopping (film) – (dir. Ross Johnson)
Gary Rabbit, The Forwards – Zeal Theatre (dir. Stefo Nantsou)
10 Year Old School Girl, Afternoon of the Elves – Seattle Childrens Theatre, USA
Police Officer, Takoyaki City (TV) – MTV Australia
2006
Miss Asphyxia, A World Full of Nothing (film) – Genre Pictures, USA (dir. Jesse Pomeroy)
Melissa, Flame of the West (film) – Hurbinek Productions, (dir. Hannah Cowley)
Ensemble ,Thank God You're in Byron – Byron Bay Theatre Co (dir. Mandy Nolan)
Lead, Gentleman Had an Axe – Short & Sweet Festival, (dir. Katy Alexander)
Voice of Aboriginal Woman, Australian Tourism for US Market – Tourism NSW (dir. John Browning)
2005
Pregnant Heroin Addict, Wandhi (film) – Bungabura Productions (dir. Leah Purcell)
Elizabeth , Crossing (film) – Streetlight Films (dir. Tony McGrath)
Anne, Stolen – Sydney Theatre Company (dir. Wayne Blair)
Presenter, Freedom Rides: 40 Years On – ReconciliACTION (dir. Various)
2004
Lead, Tin Hotel – Darwin Theatre Company (dir. Gail Evans)
Afghan/Arabic Refugees, Something to Declare – Actors for Refugees (dir. Leah Mercer)
2003
Multi-Indigenous, Irish, Scottish Roles, Children of the Black Skirt – QLD State Tour (dir. Leticia Caceres)
Voice of Aboriginal Child, Primary School Curriculum – QLD Dept of Education (dir. Jean Mathers)
Aboriginal Model, Catwalkabout-Indigenous Runway Show – Jinnali Productions (dir Dina Paulson)
Aboriginal Model, Jinnali on Fire Aboriginal Womens Swimsuit Calender – Jinnali Productions (dir. Dina Paulson)
2002
Leah Purcell's Character, Black Chicks Talking – Bungabura Productions (dir. Leah Purcell/Sean Mee)
Afro-American, Vday 2002: The Vagina Monologues – Green Theatre Company (dir. Ian Lawson)
Aboriginal Servant, Miss Julie Down Under – Creative Industries QLD (dir. Mark Radvan)
2001
Self Devised Solo Show, Burri Burri Woman – Q.U.T Creative Industries (dir. Nathan Tight)
2000
Lead (Female Hamlet), Mirthless – Energex Brisbane Festival (dir. Peta Lily, UK)
Asha Burns, The Last Anniversary – Blossom Films (dir. John Polson)
Samena, Swim – Griffith Theatre Company (dir. Andrea James)
2023
Lead, Is that you Ruthie? – QPAC (dir. Leah Purcell)
Nala, At What Cost – State Theatre of South Australia (dir. Issac Drandich)
Nala, At What Cost – Queensland Theatre (dir. Issac Drandich)
Nala, At What Cost – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Issac Drandich)
Sharon Appleton, Ladies Potato Race – Paramount+ (dir. Lynn Hegarty)
Tanya, The Messenger – ABC Television
2022
Ensemble, Wayside Bride – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Eamon Flack/Hannah Goodwin)
Margaret Brotherton, Light Shining In Buckinghamshire – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Eamon Flack/Hannah Goodwin)
Nala, At What Cost – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Issac Drandich)
2021
Voice of Camilla, Brand Reel – CAMILLA Luxury Australian Label (dir. Molly Elisabeth)
Narrator, A Little Bird Audio Book – Audible Sound Kitchen
Ensemble, Rep Season – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Eamon Flack)
Nala, At What Cost – Belvoir St Theatre (dir. Nathan Maynard)
Lead, Girl on the Moon (film) – Birds of Prey Entertainment (dir. Georgina Jenkins)
Dingo, Dogged – Griffin Theatre Company (dir. Declan Greene)
2020
Lead, Matriarch – Jinda Productions (dir. Sandy Greenwood)
2019
Lead, Matriarch – QPAC Brisbane (dir. Jasmine Sheppard)
Lead, Matriarch – Sydney Fringe Festival (dir. Jasmine Sheppard)
Lead, The Return /Creative Development – Malthouse Theatre (dir. Matthew Lutton)
Writer/Producer, Gumbaynggirr Women – Jinda Productions (dir. Sandy Greenwood)
Ensemble, Blackwrights – Ilbijerri Theatre (dir. Rachael Maza)
Ensemble, First Stage – Melbourne Theatre Company (dir. Bridget Balodis)
Lead, Matriarch – Glen Eira Storytelling Festival (dir. Sandy Greenwood)
Lead, Matriarch –Yirramboi First Nations Festival (dir. Sandy Greenwood)
Lead, Matriarch – Adelaide Fringe Festival (dir. Oliver Cowley)
Lead, Nyami – Jinda Productions (dir. Sandy Greenwood)
Lead, Dog Ate my Myki Card (film)– Dan King Productions (dir. Dan King)
Winner for Best Actor in Independent Theatre, Green Room Awards
Nominated for Best Writing in Independent Theatre, Green Room Awards
2018
Presenter, Global Mana Films – Global Mana, USA (dir. Patrick Furlotti)
Lead, Matriarch – Melbourne Fringe Festival (dir. Oliver Cowley)
Lead, End of the Rope – Hollywood Fringe Festival (dir. Lee Daniels)
Winner of the SA and NSW Tour Ready Awards at Melbourne Fringe Festival
First Indigenous Australian actor awarded a diversity scholarship at The Groundlings Improv School, Los Angeles
2017
Lead, Blind Date (film) – Ozone Films, USA (dir. Oliver Cowley)
Mother, Sweet (film) – (dir. Dominique Hassam)
Mollie/Mary, A Dusty Town (film) – Furst Class Productions (dir. Nicola Furst)
2016
Narrator, Peter Brock Documentary – Liam Firmager Productions (dir. Liam Firmager)
2015
Creative Development, HaLF – Mariaa Randall (dir. Mariaa Randall)
Creative Development, Blackbird – Ilbijerri Indigenous Theatre Co (dir. Rachael Maza)
Lead, US TV Pilot Creative Development, Newsraven – Encounter Entertainment,
(dir. Karen Borger)
2014
Lead, Candy Cravings (film) – Saara Lamberg Films (dir. Saara Lamberg)
Contemporary Indigenous Dance, First Friday Dance Club – Melbourne City Council (dir. Albert David)
2013
Various Characters, Black Writers Lab – Ilbijerri Theatre Company (dir. Rachael Maza)
Dancer, Apology to Stolen Generations Anniversary – Seven Sisters (dir. Nikki Ashby)
Ensemble Dancer, Sista Act – Nikki Ashby Dance School, (dir. Nikki Ashby)
2012
Harris' Girlfriend, Killer Elite (film) – Palomar Pictures, USA (dir. Gary McKendry)
Writer, Aboriginal Youth, WA Child Protection Services Project – (dir. Geoffery Wright)
Lead , The Brady Bunch – La Mama Theatre (dir. Richard Frankland)
European Psychiatrist, Dingo's Baby – La Mama Theatre (dir. Ella Fillar)
Maxine McKew, Othello : death poll – Melbourne Fringe Festival (dir. Bronwyn Dunston)
Narrator, Student Life – RMIT University (dir. Leah Mills)
Voice of Aboriginal Child, NT eBook – Aust Council for Education Research
(dir. Yoko Yikammi)
Dancer, Opening & Closing Ceremony of Rainbow Festival – Seven Sisters (dir. Bec Phillips)
Cabaret Performance, VIPA Awards – Seven Sisters (dir. Nikki Ashby)
Deadly Award Nominee for Artist of the Year, Sydney Opera House
Outstanding Indigenous Artist Award at the Melbourne Fringe Festival
2011
Support, Metamorphosis Engineered (film) – Hurbinek Productions, USA (dir. Matt Shapiro)
Ensemble, Body Armour – Ilbijerri Indigenous Theatre (dir. Margaret Harvey)
Hip Hop/Contemporary Dancer, OutBlack Aboriginal Gay and Lesbian Annual Event – Seven Sisters (dir. Nikki Ashby)
2010
Lead, Little Black Dress (film) – Noah Bros Productions (dir. Fredric Noah)
Helen, Love Crossed (film) – Jaysan Lunt Productions (dir. Jaysan Lunt)
2009
Newsreader, Marngrook Footy Show (TV) – ABC (dir. Mark Horpintch)
2008
Shoe Gazer, The Show Whisperer (film) – Wandering Eye Productions (dir. Ross Johnson)
Ensemble, Urgent – Courthouse Youth Arts Centre (dir. Julia Torpey)
Leah, Taboo – Sydney Theatre Company (dir. Stefo Nantsou)
Coochie Snorcher, The Vagina Monologues – NIDA (dir. Kerreen Ely-Harper)
Presenter, Up and Up Project – QLD Arts Council (dir. Various)
2007
The Wrong Girl, Shoe Shopping (film) – (dir. Ross Johnson)
Gary Rabbit, The Forwards – Zeal Theatre (dir. Stefo Nantsou)
10 Year Old School Girl, Afternoon of the Elves – Seattle Childrens Theatre, USA
Police Officer, Takoyaki City (TV) – MTV Australia
2006
Miss Asphyxia, A World Full of Nothing (film) – Genre Pictures, USA (dir. Jesse Pomeroy)
Melissa, Flame of the West (film) – Hurbinek Productions, (dir. Hannah Cowley)
Ensemble ,Thank God You're in Byron – Byron Bay Theatre Co (dir. Mandy Nolan)
Lead, Gentleman Had an Axe – Short & Sweet Festival, (dir. Katy Alexander)
Voice of Aboriginal Woman, Australian Tourism for US Market – Tourism NSW (dir. John Browning)
2005
Pregnant Heroin Addict, Wandhi (film) – Bungabura Productions (dir. Leah Purcell)
Elizabeth , Crossing (film) – Streetlight Films (dir. Tony McGrath)
Anne, Stolen – Sydney Theatre Company (dir. Wayne Blair)
Presenter, Freedom Rides: 40 Years On – ReconciliACTION (dir. Various)
2004
Lead, Tin Hotel – Darwin Theatre Company (dir. Gail Evans)
Afghan/Arabic Refugees, Something to Declare – Actors for Refugees (dir. Leah Mercer)
2003
Multi-Indigenous, Irish, Scottish Roles, Children of the Black Skirt – QLD State Tour (dir. Leticia Caceres)
Voice of Aboriginal Child, Primary School Curriculum – QLD Dept of Education (dir. Jean Mathers)
Aboriginal Model, Catwalkabout-Indigenous Runway Show – Jinnali Productions (dir Dina Paulson)
Aboriginal Model, Jinnali on Fire Aboriginal Womens Swimsuit Calender – Jinnali Productions (dir. Dina Paulson)
2002
Leah Purcell's Character, Black Chicks Talking – Bungabura Productions (dir. Leah Purcell/Sean Mee)
Afro-American, Vday 2002: The Vagina Monologues – Green Theatre Company (dir. Ian Lawson)
Aboriginal Servant, Miss Julie Down Under – Creative Industries QLD (dir. Mark Radvan)
2001
Self Devised Solo Show, Burri Burri Woman – Q.U.T Creative Industries (dir. Nathan Tight)
2000
Lead (Female Hamlet), Mirthless – Energex Brisbane Festival (dir. Peta Lily, UK)