18 Facts About Jackie Woodburne

Jacqueline Anne Woodburne was born on 5 February 1956 and is an Australian actress, known for her numerous roles in television soap operas.

Jackie Woodburne appeared in Cop Shop as Gina Rossi, A Country Practice, and Sons and Daughters, before she was cast as inmate Julie "Chook" Egbert in Prisoner.

Since 1994, Jackie Woodburne has played teacher Susan Kennedy in Neighbours.

Since 2014, Jackie Woodburne has starred as Dr Anastasia Black in the sci-fi comedy audio series Night Terrace.

Jackie Woodburne's father was a policeman in the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

Jackie Woodburne grew up in Frankston, Victoria and attended Forest Hill Primary School, Monterey Secondary College, and Karingal High School.

Jackie Woodburne was 22 years old when she decided to become an actress and enrolled in the National Theatre Drama School in Melbourne.

Jackie Woodburne met friend and future Neighbours castmate Janet Andrewartha there and graduated in 1980.

Jackie Woodburne played Josie in the ABC television miniseries Outbreak of Love, which was adapted from Martin Boyd's novel of the same name.

Jackie Woodburne starred in the ABC Film 1915 as Dianne Bendetto, alongside Sigrid Thornton, Scott McGregor and Scott Burgess.

Jackie Woodburne had a starring role in a major series on every network.

Jackie Woodburne brief made an appearance in the very first episode of Sons and Daughters, playing the iconic Pat the Rat character Patricia Dunne in flashbacks.

Jackie Woodburne is best known for two long-running soap opera roles.

In 1985, Jackie Woodburne joined the cast of Prisoner as Julie "Chook" Egbert.

Jackie Woodburne described Julie as a genius, but said she suppresses her genius so she can blend in.

Jackie Woodburne was contracted for six months and saw Prisoner as a chance to boost her career.

Jackie Woodburne previously played the sister of Alan Fletcher's character in Cop Shop, before they were cast as husband and wife in Neighbours.

Jackie Woodburne appeared in a documentary special celebrating Neighbours 30th anniversary titled Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite, which aired in Australia and the UK in March 2015.