15 Facts About Anne Phelan

Anne Mary Phelan was an Australian actress of stage and screen who appeared in many theatre, television and film productions as well as radio and voice-over.

Anne Phelan was awarded the Equity Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.

Anne Phelan was reported as saying that she had no formal study or qualifications for acting or singing, but instead had trained through 15 years work in amateur theatre.

Anne Phelan had an ongoing role in the local soap opera Bellbird as Kate Ashwood in the early 1970s.

Anne Phelan took the role of Officer Manson, appearing in one episode of the series in 1979.

Later in 1979, Anne Phelan reappeared in the series, this time playing the role of dopey prisoner Bernadette in a number of episodes.

Anne Phelan first appeared in Prisoner on a recurring basis as Myra Desmond between 1980 and 1983; Myra was then reintroduced to the series in early 1984 as a regular character and Phelan continued in the role for a further 18 months.

Anne Phelan made guest starring appearances in many drama series, including The Flying Doctors and Blue Heelers.

Anne Phelan was a regular on Marshall Law and appeared in the ABC comedy Mother and Son playing the role of a social worker who befriends Maggie Beare.

In 2007, Anne Phelan appeared in episode 6 of The Librarians as a prisoner with the Prisoner theme song.

Anne Phelan was a public speaker and a recipient of Regional Arts Victoria's Don Mackay Award for Outstanding Achievement in Regional Touring.

Anne Phelan performed and sang with the Choir of Hard Knocks on Melbourne's streets in 2006, busking to raise money for a performance at the Melbourne Town Hall.

Anne Phelan was a member of Actors For Refugees, a group of performers who volunteer their time and talent to tell the stories of Australia's refugees and asylum seekers.

Anne Phelan was an ambassador for Alzheimer's Australia Vic, educators, advocates and spokespeople for those living with dementia, their families and friends and those who support them.

Anne Phelan was 71 at her time of death, although, some sources have stated her age as 75.