1. Leonie Elva "Noni" Hazlehurst is an Australian actress, director, writer, presenter, and broadcaster who has appeared on television and radio, in dramas, mini-series, and made for television films, as well on stage and in feature films since the early 1970s.
Leonie Elva Hazelhurst, known as "Noni Hazlehurst", was born in Melbourne.
Noni Hazlehurst played the regular role of Sharon Lewis in The Box in 1975 before joining the original cast of The Sullivans as Lil Duggan in late 1976.
Noni Hazlehurst was a Play School presenter from 1978 to 2001, and has been a National Ambassador or Patron for many children's events and charities, including Children's Week and Barnardos.
Noni Hazlehurst has recorded several music and spoken word albums, including the children's music album Shout and Whisper.
Noni Hazlehurst appeared in the miniseries Nancy Wake, as well as such films and miniseries as The Shiralee, Ride on Stranger, and Waterfront in the 1980s.
Noni Hazlehurst immediately offered to record a reading of the book after being sent a copy by the publisher.
Noni Hazlehurst played "Ambrose" in ABC TV's The Letdown, and as Pamela in The End.
Noni Hazlehurst has had starring roles in Australian films since the 1980s, most notably as the lead, Nora, in Monkey Grip, based on Helen Garner's novel of the same name.
Noni Hazlehurst is a regular freelance presenter on 774 ABC Melbourne.
Noni Hazlehurst won the 2018 Matilda Award for Best Female Actor in a Leading Role for Mother.
Noni Hazlehurst was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by her alma mater Flinders University in 2007.
Noni Hazlehurst has been an ambassador for Barnardo's "Mother of the Year" awards.
Noni Hazlehurst married director Kevin Dobson, and she subsequently married John Jarratt in circa 1987.
Noni Hazlehurst released her autobiography Dropping The Mask on 2 October 2024 and promoted it with personal appearances and book signings through the month of October.