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Geraldine Brophy(born 1961) is a British-born New Zealand television, film and stage actress, theatre director and playwright.[1][2][3]

Biography[edit]

Brophy was born inBirmingham,England to Irish parents.[1]She and her family emigrated to New Zealand in 1972, when she was 12 years old.[4][5]She attendedSacred Heart College in Lower Hutt.[6]She left school when she was 16 years old, and received her first professional acting role in 1983, at theCentrepoint TheatreinPalmerston North.[4][5]The following year she joined theFortune Theatrecompany in Dunedin, and for ten years she was a core member of theCourt Theatrecompany in Christchurch. She has also appeared forDownstage TheatreandCirca Theatrein Wellington andAuckland Theatre Company.In 2002, Brophy played the title role in the New Zealand Actors' Company production of Shakespeare'sKing Lear,Leah.[3][7]

Brophy's first film appearance was inFiona Samuel's filmHome Moviein 1997, for which she won theNew Zealand Film and TelevisionBest Actress Award. After this role she was cast as the receptionist,Moira Crombie,in television soap operaShortland Street,and played the character for 4 years. In the 2000s Brophy appeared in television and film productions, including a season ofDancing with the Stars,during which she was injured and required surgery.[1]

In 2003 Brophy began writing plays. Her first play wasThe Viagra Monologues,followed in 2004 byMary’s GospelandConfessions of a Chocoholic.[1]She has also writtenReal Estate, The Paradise PackageandThe Merry Wives of Windsor Avenue,which was commissioned by Downstage andCentrepoint Theatresin 2008. Brophy and her daughter Beatrice Joblin co-wroteLadies A Plate.[2][8]

Brophy has also directed plays on stage. In 2007, she directedFinding Murdochfor Downstage Theatre,Doubtfor the Court Theatre, andWednesday To Come.The following year she directedUnder Milk Woodfor the Court Theatre.[3]

In 2023 she was presented with a Scroll of Honour from theVariety Artists Club of New Zealandfor her services to entertainment.

Screenography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Births, Deaths & Marriages Aunty Ngaire [9]
2017 Pork Pie Andy [9]
2012 Eternity Veronica [9]
2011 Hook, Line and Sinker Bernadette [9]
2011 The Devil's Rock Voice of the Demon [9]
2009 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Nobleman's Wife
2008 Second Hand Wedding Jill Rose [9]
2007 The Water Horse Gracie [10]
2004 In My Father's Den Det. Farnon [3][9]

Television[edit]

Years Title Role Notes
2014 How to Murder Your Wife Betty Benning [9]
2012 Siege Kris McGehan [9]
2009 Dancing with the Stars Herself (contestant) [9]
2007 Outrageous Fortune Mrs Haggerty [9]
2007 Welcome to Paradise [11]
2005 Maddigan's Quest Ida [9]
2005 The Insider's Guide to Love Trish [9]
2005-2006 Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby Marion Patterson [9]
2004 Serial Killers Sandy [9]
1997-2001 Shortland Street Moira Crombie [9]
1997 Home Movie Bridie [9]

Awards and recognition[edit]

Year Award Category Nominated for Result Notes
2015 New York City International Film Festival Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Feature (Length) Film How to Murder Your Wife Won [12]
2008 Bruce Mason Playwriting Award Short listed [13]
2008 Qantas Film and Television Awards Best Actress - Film Second-Hand Wedding Won [12]
2000 New Zealand Film and Television Awards Best Actress - Television Shortland Street Nominated [12]
1998 TV Guide Television Awards Best Actress Home Movie Won [12]
1996 Chapman Tripp Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role Tzigane Won [14]

Personal life[edit]

Brophy is married to actor Ross Joblin and has two daughters.[1]Their daughter Beatrice Joblin is a writer, director and producer.[4]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ab"Geraldine Brophy".www.playmarket.org.nz.Retrieved1 August2021.
  3. ^abcd"Ginette McDonald returns to Downstage Theatre".www.scoop.co.nz.14 April 2008.Retrieved1 August2021.
  4. ^abc"The real Geraldine Brophy".Stuff.31 January 2014.Retrieved1 August2021.
  5. ^ab"Geraldine Brophy | Dancing With The Stars".tvnz.co.nz.Retrieved1 August2021.
  6. ^"Michele Hewitson interview: Geraldine Brophy".NZ Herald.Retrieved1 August2021.
  7. ^"Tragedy of a fledgling company of actors".NZ Herald.Retrieved1 August2021.
  8. ^"Ladies a Plate - Nutrition for the heart, mind and soul".www.theatreview.org.nz.Retrieved1 August2021.
  9. ^abcdefghijklmnopq"Geraldine Brophy".www.nzonscreen.com.Retrieved1 August2021.
  10. ^"The Water Horse".New Zealand Film Commission.Retrieved1 August2021.
  11. ^"Other side of paradise".NZ Herald.Retrieved1 August2021.
  12. ^abcd"Geraldine Brophy".www.nzonscreen.com.Retrieved1 August2021.
  13. ^"Short list for NZ's National Playwriting Award".The Big Idea.24 September 2008.Retrieved1 August2021.
  14. ^"Geraldine Brophy".www.atc.co.nz.Auckland Theatre Company.Retrieved1 August2021.

External links[edit]

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