Linden Wilkinson
Linden Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Australia |
| Education | National Institute of Dramatic Art (BFA) |
| Occupations | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
Linden Wilkinson is an Australian film, television, and theatre actress, and a playwright and screenwriter. She is perhaps best known for her recurring role in soap opera Home and Away playing 'The Believers' cult leader Mumma Rose. Her other roles include appearances on Prisoner: Cell Block H, A Country Practice, Water Rats, and Packed to the Rafters. Wilkinson spends most of her time acting in and writing theatre productions.
Wilkinson has worked extensively in State Theatre Companies in Adelaide, Melbourne and Auckland, some of her theatre credits are A Day in December, Family Favourites, Happy House Show, Nice Girls and Night of the Missing Bridegroom.[1] She began writing and script-editing for television series such as Ocean Girl and Outriders, and she has also written for two feature films, Moon River, an adaptation of the novel by Brenda Walker of the same name, and Pearls, a romantic comedy.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Crossroads | Woman | Shorts |
| 2022 | Svengali | Marion Clark | |
| Here Out West | Bronwyn | ||
| 2018 | The Mistress of the Forest | Karen Richardson | |
| 2000 | The Monkey's Mask | Mrs Norris | |
| Looking for Alibrandi | Mrs Barton | ||
| 1999 | Me Myself I | Pamela's Mother | |
| 1997 | The Wedding Party | Poppy | |
| 1995 | Vacant Possession | Kate | [3] |
| 1994 | Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story | Older Mary MacKillop | |
| 1986 | For Love Alone | Miss Haviland | |
| 1984 | My First Wife | Doctor | |
| 1978 | Third Person Plural | Danny |
Television
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Last Anniversary | Elizabeth Finch | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Significant Others | Gaynor | 1 episode |
| Romp | Wendy | TV series | |
| 2013 | Dance Academy | Barb | 1 episode |
| 2009-10 | Packed to the Rafters | Linda Bannon | 2 episodes |
| 1996-06 | Home and Away | Katherine Walker / Mumma Rose | 23 episodes |
| 2000 | Marriage Acts | Miriam Hawkins | TV movie |
| All Saints | Helen Upton | 1 episode | |
| 1993-99 | Water Rats | Moira Randall / Elaine | 3 episodes |
| 1999 | Murder Call | Rose | 1 episode |
| 1997 | Heartbreak High | Mrs Swain | 1 episode |
| 1996 | Fires | Ms Black | 1 episode |
| Naked: Stories of Men | Ren | 1 episode | |
| 1995 | Bordertown | Mrs Pepper | 1 episode |
| 1994 | GP | Daphne Bond | 1 episode |
| Escape from Jupiter | Beth | 13 episodes | |
| 1993 | E Street | Dave | 1 episode |
| Police Rescue | Mrs Glasel | 1 episode | |
| The Leaving of Liverpool | Mrs Hawkins | TV movie | |
| Seven Deadly Sins | TV series | ||
| 1992 | The Time Game | Helen Johnson | TV movie |
| 1987-92 | A Country Practice | Meg / Trish | 5 episodes |
| 1989-92 | Dearest Enemy | Alex Taylor | 14 episodes |
| 1991 | Rafferty's Rules | Angela | 1 episode |
| 1991 | Raider of the South Seas | Elspeth Morrison | |
| 1990 | The Paper Man | Carla | 2 episodes |
| 1990 | Come in Spinner | Barbara | 4 episodes |
| 1988 | Princess Kate | Margot | TV movie |
| 1988 | Alterations | Martha | TV movie |
| 1986 | Winners | Elise | 1 episode |
| 1985 | One Summer Again | Kathleen | TV series |
| 1981-83 | Prisoner | Pauline Carter / Nurse | 7 episodes |
| 1980-82 | Cop Shop | Lynn / Lorraine | 2 episodes |
| 1980 | Water Under The Bridge | Ida Flagg | 6 episodes |
| 1979-81 | Skyways | Jill | 1 episode |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Arrogance | Director | [4] | |
| 2022 | Grand Horizons | Ensemble | Roslyn Packer Theatre | [5] |
| 2017 | Lip Service | Arden | Ensemble Theater | [6] |
| 2016 | Shake & Stir | Nelly Dean | The Playhouse, Canberra | [7] |
| 2012 | Biddies | Miss Cantwell | Her Majesty's Theatre | [8] |
References
- ↑ "Linden Wilkinson". doollee.com. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
- ↑ "Linden Wilkinson – Stage and Screen Performance". actt.edu.au. Archived from the original on 5 July 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
- ↑ Anderson, Doug (17 May 2017). "Film Vacant Possession recasts the idea of 'Emoh Ruo'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "The Arrogance". events.humanitix.com. 25 December 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ Theatre, Aussie (7 February 2022). "Critically acclaimed Grand Horizons returns for encore season at STC". AussieTheatre.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ Wrong, Suzy (23 August 2017). "Review: Lip Service (Ensemble Theatre)". Suzy Goes See. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Wuthering Heights | shake & stir theatre co - Australian Stage Online". www.australianstage.com.au. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ Lenny, Barry (16 August 2012). "Review: Biddies". Glam Adelaide. Retrieved 29 May 2026.