Noeline Brown
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Noeline Brown is an Australian actor and comedian. She has appeared in many films, television shows, plays and radio programs.
Brown gained local notoriety in Sydney as a cast member the famous Philip St Revues and the popular melodrama productions at Sydney's Music Hall
theatre-restaurant in the early 1960s. She came to national prominence after joining the cast of the pioneering Australian satirical TV sketch comedy series The Mavis Bramston Show
. After a stint in the UK she secured a regular role in the hit TV sitcom My Name's McGooley, What's Yours?
with Gordon Chater
, John Meillon
and Judi Farr
.
Brown enjoyed great popularity in Australia in the 1970s as a co-star of the 1970s satirical TV/radio series The Naked Vicar Show
and the quiz show Graham Kennedy
's Blankety Blanks
.
Noeline Brown was a competitor in Dancing with the Stars in 2006 and in the film "Razzle Dazzle".
In 2007, Noeline appeared in Bruce Venables' and Richard Fidler's play Flying Solo, directed by Judy Nunn
. Noeline starred alongside Barry Quin, Paula Duncan
, Enda Markey
and Jacinta John.
Brown was portrayed by Jane Allsop
in the 2007 television movie The King
, about the life of Graham Kennedy
. She a
In 2008 she won the Norman Kessell award for best performance for her portrayal of Florence Foster Jenkins in Peter Quilter's play "Glorious"
She was appointed Australia's first Ambassador for Ageing by the Rudd government
in 2008. She is a long time member of the Australian Labor Party
, and appeared in "It's Time" advertisements for the party before the 1972 election
. She has twice stood for election to the New South Wales Parliament, as an endorsed Labor candidate.
In 2009 she co-starred with Barry Creyton in Peter Quilter's play "Duet" at the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney.
, and Noeline was present when Kennedy died in 2005. She and Sattler have lived in Bowral
for many years, and Kennedy moved there to be closer to them. When Kennedy's health began to fail, Sattler and Brown reportedly contacted former Nine Network boss Kerry Packer
to appeal for financial support to care for the ailing star (Kennedy having earned many millions of dollars for Packer and Nine in his heyday); Packer declined to assist Kennedy financially but, after the story became public, an anonymous benefactor (later revealed as former Nine Network chief Sam Chisholm
) came forward and donated a substantial sum for Kennedy's ongoing support and care.
Brown gained local notoriety in Sydney as a cast member the famous Philip St Revues and the popular melodrama productions at Sydney's Music Hall
The Music Hall (Sydney theatre)
The Music Hall was a popular theatre-restaurant located in Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South wales, which operated from 1961 to 1980.Melbourne impresario George Miller and his wife Lorna opened the venue in a converted cinema at 154 Military Rd, Neutral Bay, in 1961...
theatre-restaurant in the early 1960s. She came to national prominence after joining the cast of the pioneering Australian satirical TV sketch comedy series The Mavis Bramston Show
The Mavis Bramston Show
The Mavis Bramston Show was a popular and award-winning Australian TV satirical sketch comedy series of the mid-1960s.-Introduction:The tremendous impact that The Mavis Bramston Show had in Australia in the mid-1960s was heightened because of its unique place in the history of the Australian TV...
. After a stint in the UK she secured a regular role in the hit TV sitcom My Name's McGooley, What's Yours?
My Name's McGooley, What's Yours?
My Name's McGooley, What's Yours? was a popular Australian situation comedy series produced by ATN7 from 1966 to 1968.The situation involved a young couple, Wally and Rita Stiller , living in Balmain with Rita's father Dominic McGooley . Also in the regular cast was Stewart Ginn, and later Noeline...
with Gordon Chater
Gordon Chater
Gordon Chater was a comedian and actor.Chater attended Cambridge University to study to become a doctor but did not finish his degree. While at Cambridge he took part in many student revues.He arrived in Australia following World War II...
, John Meillon
John Meillon
John Meillon was an Australian actor, most widely known outside Australia for his role as Walter Reilly in the films "Crocodile" Dundee and "Crocodile" Dundee II. He also voiced Victoria Bitter beer commercials until his death.-Biography:Meillon was born in Mosman, Sydney...
and Judi Farr
Judi Farr
Judi Farr is an Australian theatre, film and television actor best known for several situation comedy roles on Australian television.She first became known for her role of Rita in the situation comedy My Name's McGooley, What's Yours?...
.
Brown enjoyed great popularity in Australia in the 1970s as a co-star of the 1970s satirical TV/radio series The Naked Vicar Show
The Naked Vicar Show
The Naked Vicar Show was a satirical Australian radio, television series. The classic Australian sitcom Kingswood Country was spawned from sketches in the series....
and the quiz show Graham Kennedy
Graham Kennedy
Graham Cyril Kennedy, AO was an Australian radio, television and film performer, often called Gra Gra and The King of Australian television.-Childhood:...
's Blankety Blanks
Blankety Blanks
Blankety Blanks was a popular Australian game show based on the American game show Match Game. It was hosted by Graham Kennedy on Network Ten. It ran from 1977-1978.Regular panelists were Ugly Dave Gray, Noeline Brown, Carol Raye and Stuart Wagstaff...
.
Noeline Brown was a competitor in Dancing with the Stars in 2006 and in the film "Razzle Dazzle".
In 2007, Noeline appeared in Bruce Venables' and Richard Fidler's play Flying Solo, directed by Judy Nunn
Judy Nunn
Judy Nunn is an Australian actress and author.-Acting career:Her breakout role was as the scheming bisexual reporter Vicky Stafford in the risque soap opera The Box. Her character became a popular cult figure in the series. Nunn continued in the role for the show's entire 1974–1977 run...
. Noeline starred alongside Barry Quin, Paula Duncan
Paula Duncan
Paula Margaret Duncan is an Australian actress. She is prominent mainly in the genre of soap opera. Her sister is fellow soap actress Carmen Duncan....
, Enda Markey
Enda Markey
Enda Markey is an Irish-born Sydney, Australia-based stage and television actor. He made his professional stage debut aged eleven in Dylan Thomas's A Child's Christmas in Wales at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin....
and Jacinta John.
Brown was portrayed by Jane Allsop
Jane Allsop
Jane Claire Allsop is an Australian actress, best known for her role as Jo Parrish on Blue Heelers.-Personal life:...
in the 2007 television movie The King
The King (2007 film)
The King: The Story of Graham Kennedy is an Australian telemovie examining the life of Australian entertainer Graham Kennedy.Produced in Australia by the Sydney based independent production company Crackerjack Productions for TV1 and the Nine Network, The King was first shown on 20 May 2007 on TV1...
, about the life of Graham Kennedy
Graham Kennedy
Graham Cyril Kennedy, AO was an Australian radio, television and film performer, often called Gra Gra and The King of Australian television.-Childhood:...
. She a
In 2008 she won the Norman Kessell award for best performance for her portrayal of Florence Foster Jenkins in Peter Quilter's play "Glorious"
She was appointed Australia's first Ambassador for Ageing by the Rudd government
Rudd Government
The Rudd Government refers to the federal Executive Government of Australia of the Australian Labor Party from 2007 to 2010, led by Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister. The Rudd Government commenced on 3 December 2007, when Rudd was sworn in along with his ministry...
in 2008. She is a long time member of the Australian Labor Party
Australian Labor Party
The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia...
, and appeared in "It's Time" advertisements for the party before the 1972 election
Australian federal election, 1972
Federal elections were held in Australia on 2 December 1972. All 125 seats in the House of Representatives were up for election. The Liberal Party of Australia had been in power since 1949, under Prime Minister of Australia William McMahon since March 1971 with coalition partner the Country Party...
. She has twice stood for election to the New South Wales Parliament, as an endorsed Labor candidate.
In 2009 she co-starred with Barry Creyton in Peter Quilter's play "Duet" at the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney.
Personal life
In 1976, Brown married one of the writer/producers of The Naked Vicar Show, Tony Sattler. The couple were close friends of the late Graham KennedyGraham Kennedy
Graham Cyril Kennedy, AO was an Australian radio, television and film performer, often called Gra Gra and The King of Australian television.-Childhood:...
, and Noeline was present when Kennedy died in 2005. She and Sattler have lived in Bowral
Bowral, New South Wales
-Attractions:Bowral is perhaps the best known of the towns and villages of the Southern Highlands, and in recent years has become the commercial centre of the Wingecarribee Shire. Bowral is known for its boutiques, antique stores, gourmet restaurants, and rich coffee culture.Bowral is home to the...
for many years, and Kennedy moved there to be closer to them. When Kennedy's health began to fail, Sattler and Brown reportedly contacted former Nine Network boss Kerry Packer
Kerry Packer
Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer, AC was an Australian media tycoon. The son of Sir Frank Packer and Gretel Bullmore, the Packer family company owned controlling interest in both the Nine television network and leading Australian publishing company Australian Consolidated Press, which were later...
to appeal for financial support to care for the ailing star (Kennedy having earned many millions of dollars for Packer and Nine in his heyday); Packer declined to assist Kennedy financially but, after the story became public, an anonymous benefactor (later revealed as former Nine Network chief Sam Chisholm
Sam Chisholm
Sam Chisholm is a media executive born in New Zealand. He was a significant figure in Australian media. He ran Kerry Packer's Nine Network for a significant period during the 1980s before moving to the UK to work for Packer's rival Rupert Murdoch in rescuing the newly established BSkyB from...
) came forward and donated a substantial sum for Kennedy's ongoing support and care.