Rhonda Doyle

Rhonda Doyle
EducationNational Institute of Dramatic Art (1989)
OccupationActress
Years active1986–present
Known for"Not happy, Jan!" Yellow Pages TVC

Rhonda Doyle is an Australian actress, appearing in film, TV and theatre, best known for having played Jan in the advertisement for Yellow Pages with the line "Not happy, Jan!"[1]

Early life

Doyle attended Sydney's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), graduating in 1989.[2] She appeared in their third year production of Joking Apart,[3] and their 1989 graduating production of Restoration.[4]

Career

Doyle's early stage roles following her graduation from drama school included a touring production of Wendy Harmer's Backstage Pass in 1990,[5][6][7] Pest House at NIDA Parade Theatre in 1991[8][9] and Sometimes I Wish I Was Jana Wendt at Harold Park Hotel in 1992.[10][11]

Doyle was a main cast member in 1998 children's TV series Misery Guts, based on the Morris Gleitzman books, playing the role of Marge Shipley.[12][13]

Doyle became known for her role as Jan in the iconic television advertisement for Yellow Pages, which first aired in 2000. The advertisement popularised the catch phrase "Not happy, Jan!", uttered by Jan's boss (played by Deborah Kennedy), which subsequently went on to become part of Australian cultural vernacular, used to express displeasure at a problem caused by negligence or incompetence.[1][14]

She then played one of the leading roles of Tiffany Parker in 2001 SBS comedy-drama series Going Home.[15][16] That same year, she also appeared in 2001 Fox Family TV movie When Good Ghouls Go Bad, playing Mrs Churney, alongside Christopher Lloyd.[17] In 2003, Doyle featured in children's series Snobs, in the recurring role of Clarissa Bellingham.[18] The following year she played the recurring role of Ali in drama series Fireflies[19][20] and guested in an episode of ensemble drama series Love My Way.[21]

In 2008, Doyle appeared in two feature films, including family adventure film Nim's Island, playing Edmund's mother Shirley, opposite Jodie Foster and Gerard Butler.[22] She also appeared in comedy-drama film The View from Greenhaven, with Wendy Hughes.[23] She was later seen in 2013 thriller Felony, alongside Joel Edgerton and Tom Wilkinson.[24]

More recently, Doyle landed a recurring role in 2022 series The Tourist, playing Constable Carter alongside Jamie Dornan.[25] In 2024, she then appeared in political drama series Total Control, starring Rachel Griffiths and Deborah Mailman.[26]

Doyle has also made numerous guest appearances throughout her career, in series including A Country Practice, Home and Away, Cody, Water Rats,[27] All Saints,[28][29] Chandon Pictures,[30] Rescue: Special Ops,[31] My Place,[32] Rake,[33] Hiding,[33] Cleverman[34] and Harrow.[35]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2008Nim's IslandEdmund's mother Shirley[22]
The View from GreenhavenSylvia[23]
2009War GamesMumShort film
2012Project Top ClownDaffyDilShort film
2013The Misfortune of OthersVet's WifeShort film[36]
FelonyRenya Denka[24]
Bursting!Slobby NeighbourShort film

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref
1991A Country PracticeGoldie Harper2 episodes
1991; 2003; 2011Home and AwayDiane / Lesley / Mrs Daniels3 episodes
1994Cody: Bad LoveFemale Customs OfficerTV movie
1996Naked: Stories of MenToy Woman1 episode[37]
1998Children's HospitalMaureen Hawkins1 episode
Water RatsBecky Olejarnick1 episode[27]
Misery GutsMarge Shipley13 episodes;
Main role		[13]
2001Going HomeTiffany Parker67 episodes;
Main role		[16]
When Good Ghouls Go BadMrs ChurneyTV movie[17]
2001; 2004All SaintsMelissa Harris / Noeline Simpson3 episodes[28][29]
2003SnobsClarissa Bellingham7 episodes[18]
Marking TimeAunt HollyMiniseries
2004FirefliesAli12 episodes[19][20]
Love My WayAdele Rodger1 episode[21]
2009Chandon PicturesMelanie1 episode[30]
Rescue: Special OpsMadam1 episode[31]
My PlaceHousewife1 episode[32]
2010RakeFlorist1 episode[33]
2015HidingJCF Administrator1 episode[38]
2016ClevermanSecretary1 episode[34]
2020Chan & Dee's Drink TankBettina Westfield-Rockbottom / Maggie TeepeeWeb miniseries[39]
2021HarrowBrenda Sallow1 episode[35]
2022The TouristConstable Carter3 episodes[25]
2024Total ControlRadiographer1 episode[26]
2026Caper CrewInner Tonk1 episode[40]
TBAAlantownSandyIn development

Theatre

Year Title Role Notes Ref
1986The Real Inspector HoundMrs DrudgeLa Boite Theatre, Brisbane[41]
1989Major Barbara & Joking ApartNIDA Parade Theatre, Sydney[42]
RestorationNIDA, Sydney[4]
1990Backstage PassThe Rocks Theatre, Sydney with Toe Truck Theatre[42]
1991Pest HouseNIDA Parade Theatre, Sydney[42]
SteamingHer Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide, Regal Theatre, Perth, QPAC, Brisbane with Gary Penny Productions[42]
Sometimes I Wish I Was Jana WendtHarold Park Hotel, Sydney with Stage Pulse[42]
1994Fire Down UnderCrossroads Theatre, Sydney[42]
The Fire RaisersCrossroads Theatre, Sydney[42]
2010Catholic School GirlsGlen St Theatre, Sydney, Darlinghurst Theatre, Sydney[2][43]
2015ShiveredEviePACT Theatre, Sydney with Mad March Hare Theatre Co[44][42]

References

  1. 1 2 Byrne, Fiona (10 March 2024), "Ute better believe we're happy now Jan", Herald Sun
  2. 1 2 Rhonda Doyle, leanartistscollective.com.au, retrieved 28 June 2026
  3. ↑ Robinson, Judy (7 September 1989), "NIDA students try their art", The Sydney Morning Herald
  4. 1 2 Evans, Bob (3 July 1989), "NIDA takes risk, but production goes 'phtt'", The Sydney Morning Herald
  5. ↑ Backstage Pass, AusStage
  6. ↑ Carmody, John (4 March 1990), "Harmer's talents shine again", The Sun-Herald
  7. ↑ Evans, Bob (23 May 1990), "No harm in the school kids seeing this one", The Sydney Morning Herald
  8. ↑ Pest House, AusStage
  9. ↑ Payne, Pamela (23 May 1990), "Pest House plagued by infestation of ideas", The Sydney Morning Herald
  10. ↑ Sometimes I Wish I Was Jana Wendt, AusStage
  11. ↑ Fulton, Adam (23 May 1990), "When you wish upon a star", The Sydney Morning Herald
  12. ↑ Yallamas, L (31 July 1998), "Miserable in paradise", The Courier-Mail
  13. 1 2 "Misery Guts", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  14. ↑ ""Not Happy Jan!" One of Australian Advertising's Finest Moments Celebrates its 20th Birthday". B&T. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  15. ↑ Sprawson, Eleanor (24 May 2001), "News way of doing drama", Daily Telegraph
  16. 1 2 "Going Home – Full Cast & Crew", TV Guide, retrieved 26 June 2026
  17. 1 2 "When Good Ghouls Go Bad – Full Cast & Crew", TV Guide, retrieved 26 June 2026
  18. 1 2 "Snobs", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  19. 1 2 "Fireflies: episode guide | Telemovie", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  20. 1 2 "Fireflies: episode guide | Series 1", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  21. 1 2 "Love My Way: episode guide | Series One", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  22. 1 2 "Nim's Island – Full Cast & Crew", TV Guide, retrieved 26 June 2026
  23. 1 2 "The View from Greenhaven", Screen Australia, retrieved 26 June 2026
  24. 1 2 "Felony | Cast & Crew", Metacritic, retrieved 26 June 2026
  25. 1 2 "The Tourist: cast | Series 1", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  26. 1 2 "Total Control: cast | Series 3", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  27. 1 2 "Water Rats: episode guide | Series 3", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  28. 1 2 "All Saints: episode guide | Series 4", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  29. 1 2 "All Saints: episode guide | Series 7", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  30. 1 2 "Chandon Pictures: episode guide | Series 2", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  31. 1 2 "RESCUE Special Ops: episode guide | Series 1", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  32. 1 2 "My Place: episode guide | Series 1", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  33. 1 2 3 "Rake: episode guide | Series 1", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  34. 1 2 "Cleverman: episode guide | 1.04", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  35. 1 2 "Harrow: episode guide", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  36. ↑ "The Misfortune of Others", Screen Australia, retrieved 26 June 2026
  37. ↑ "Naked – Stories of Men: episode guide | Series 3", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  38. ↑ "Hiding: episode guide | 1.05", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  39. ↑ "AACTA Spotlight Featuring CHAN & DEE'S DRINK TANK", aacta.org, 10 August 2021, retrieved 26 June 2026
  40. ↑ "Caper Crew: cast", australiantelevision.net, retrieved 26 June 2026
  41. ↑ Our History | After Magritte & The Real Inspector Hound, laboite.com.au, retrieved 26 June 2026
  42. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rhonda Doyle, AusStage, retrieved 26 June 2026
  43. ↑ Porter, Michelle (8 March 2010), "Theatre: Catholic School Girls", cityhub.com.au, retrieved 26 June 2026
  44. ↑ Molloy, David (13 May 2015), "Shivered", thebrag.com, retrieved 26 June 2026
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