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Carol Burns Biography

Birth Name:Carol Ann Burns

Birth Place:Brisbane, Australia

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Won a Logie Award for best lead actress in a series for "Prisoner: Cell Block H" in 1980
  • Began acting with the Brisbane Arts Theatre in the mid-1960s, making her debut in a production of "Hansel and Gretel․"
  • Best known for playing Franky Doyle in "Prisoner: Cell Block H" and Agnes Doig in "Strikebound․"
  • In 1970, she became a founding member of the Queensland Theatre Company and appeared in the company's productions for 45 years

Awards

  • 1978AFI Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1980Logie-Best Lead Actress in a Series: winner
  • 1984AFI Award-Best Actress in a Lead Role: nominated
  • 2001AFI Award-Best Actress in a Guest Role in a Television Drama Series: nominated