Helen Christinson

Helen Christinson is an Australian born actress. She has appeared in numerous stage, film and television productions.

Biography

Helen Christinson was born and raised in Brisbane, Queensland. She graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting). Prior to finishing her acting degree, she was cast in the lead role of the world premiere of The Drowning Bride at La Boîte Theatre. She was nominated for a Matilda Award for best actress for her portrayal of the dual roles of Ellen and Sarmitte.[1]

Following her professional debut, she secured the role of Amanda Webster in QTC's production of Noël Coward's Private Lives directed by Michael Gow and received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the volatile Amanda.[2]

Christinson has continued to perform in numerous theatre productions across Australia including The 39 Steps,[3] Macbeth,[4] for which she was again nominated for a Matilda Best Actress Award,[5] and A Doll's House,[6] for which she won a Matilda Best Actress Award for her portrayal of Nora.[7]

Christinson's film credits include Reef n Beef, Harrisville and The Underdog's Tale.[8]

She has also appeared in the ABC's World War II drama Sisters of War.[9]

Performing credits

Theatre

  • 2015: Caress/Ache
  • 2015: Medea
  • 2014: A Doll's House
  • 2011: Apologia
  • 2011: The Joy of Text
  • 2010: Macbeth
  • 2009: Secret Bridesmaid's Business
  • 2008: The 39 Steps
  • 2007: John Gabriel Borkman
  • 2006: The Cold Child
  • 2006: Private Lives
  • 2005: The Drowning Bride

Films

  • 2010: Reef n Beef
  • 2007: Harrisville
  • 2005: The Underdog's Tale
  • 2005: Endurance Island

Short films

  • 2011: Awake
  • 2011: Stay Awake
  • 2010: Lightening
  • 2008: The Pitch

Television

  • 2010: Sisters of War
  • 2004: Through My Eyes

References

  1. ↑ "Archives of Winners & Nominees". Matilda Awards. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  2. ↑ "M/C Reviews - The Courage of a Coward: QTC's Private Lives". Reviews.media-culture.org.au. 2006-11-04. Archived from the original on 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  3. ↑ "The 39 Steps | Melbourne Theatre Company". Australianstage.com.au. 2008-04-12. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  4. ↑ "Macbeth vs the Amphitheatre | ArtsHub Australia". Performing.artshub.com.au. 2010-09-13. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  5. ↑ "Archives of Winners & Nominees". Matilda Awards. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  6. ↑ "Review: A Doll's House (Brisbane Festival)". Limelightmagazine.com.au. 2014-09-12. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  7. ↑ "Matilda Awards". Matilda Awards. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  8. ↑ "Helen Christinson". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  9. ↑ "Sisters of War - Christian Movie/Film DVD". Christianfilmdatabase.com. 2014-06-20. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
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