Sue Jones (actress)

Sue Jones
Born
Suzette Jones

(1947-04-10) 10 April 1947
Wales
OccupationActress
Years active1974–present
Known forNeighbours, Prisoner

Suzette Jones (born 10 April 1947) (known as Sue Jones) is a Welsh-born Australian actress best known for her television roles, in soap operas, sitcoms and telemovies, in particular for playing the regular roles of Pam Willis in Neighbours and Kathy Hall in Prisoner.[1]

Career

After a guest role in Division 4 in 1974, Jones had a role in Power Without Glory,[2] a hugely successful 1976 serialised adaptation of the historical Frank Hardy novel.[3][4] This was followed by a recurring role in period drama The Sullivans in 1977 and a role as one of the titular tea ladies in short-lived situation comedy The Tea Ladies the following year.[5]

In 1979, Jones played the role of Eddie’s landlady, Joyce Smith in the Australian version of British sitcom Love Thy Neighbour.[6] In 1980, she played the recurring role of Kathy Hall in Prisoner and appeared as mother Lindy Parkes in six-part ABC children's drama series Sam's Luck.[7][8]

Jones' early film credits included Dead Man's Float (1980),[9] Blood Money (1980),[10] Emerging (1985)[11] and Bachelor Girl (1987).[12] In 1988, she appeared in the drama film Mullaway, alongside Nadine Garner and Bill Hunter,[13] which saw her nominated for an Australian Film Institute Award for Best Supporting Actress.[14]

After attending a screen test,[15] Jones secured a main role in Neighbours, as Pam Willis, mother to Adam (Ian Williams), Gaby (Rachel Blakely), Brad (Scott Michaelson) and Cody (Amelia Frid / Peta Brady).[16] She initially rejected the offer to appear in the series, as she was worried that she would be "selling her theatrical soul", but after losing a part in a play, she changed her mind.[17] She played the role from 1990 to 1994, before returning briefly in 1996.[18]

During her tenure on Neighbours, Jones also appeared in 1995 miniseries Correlli, playing Sister Pat Riley, opposite Hugh Jackman in an early role and Deborra-Lee Furness.[19][20]

In 2001, Jones appeared in crime thriller feature film The Bank, with David Wenham and Anthony LaPaglia.[21]

Jones appeared in the short film Piñata, which premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival in 2009.[22] She also performed the lead role of Holocaust survivor, Magda in 2011 short film Adam's Tallit.[23][24]

From 2013 to 2014, Jones began playing the regular role of Tivolli family matriarch Rosa in two seasons of ABC drama series The Time of Our Lives, alongside Claudia Karvan and Justine Clarke.[25][26] During the same time period, she had a recurring role in the ABC comedy series Upper Middle Bogan as Pat.[27][28] In 2014, she also reprised her role as Pam Willis on Neighbours for a guest stint, and then again in 2016, after Pam's husband Doug (played by Terence Donovan) lost his life in an explosion.[1]

In 2017, Jones had a small role in independent comedy film That's Not Me.[29] The following year, she appeared in drama miniseries The Cry as Mrs Wilson, alongside Asher Keddie and Ewen Leslie.[30] Jones then had a guest role as Bev, opposite Tim Minchin, in the second season of comedy drama series Upright, in 2019.[31]

Jones' further television credits include roles in Bluey, Cop Shop, The Flying Doctors, G.P., Halifax f.p., Good Guys, Bad Guys, Blue Heelers, City Homicide, Stingers, SeaChange, MDA, Winners & Losers, The Librarians, Underbelly, Last Man Standing and Satisfaction.[32]

Jones has also had an extensive career in theatre, beginning with a performance in a 1976 production of The Foursome for Melbourne Theatre Company. Later in her career, she appeared in Anthony Crowley's Shadow Passion at Chapel Off Chapel in September 2007, in which she played the role of Margaret. Throughout her career, she has also performed in productions for Playbox Theatre, La Mama and State Theatre Company of South Australia.[33]

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Ref.
1988MullawayAustralian Film Institute AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated[14]
1996Kid StakesGreen Room AwardsBest Female Supporting ActorNominated[34][35]
2014The Time of Our LivesEquity Ensemble AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesNominated[36]
Death of a SalesmanGreen Room AwardsNominated[34]
Life After GeorgeGreen Room AwardsNominated[34]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Type Ref.
1980Blood MoneyDoctorFeature film short[10]
1980NightmaresFayFeature film
Dead Man's Float (aka Smuggler's Cove)Shirley BellFeature film[9]
1983Break-inJanFilm short
1984Opal: The Rainbow in the RockOpalFilm short
1986The Humpty Dumpty ManAdele ShadlowFeature film
1987Bachelor GirlAudreyFeature film[12]
1988Mull (aka Mullaway)Deborah MullensFeature film[13]
1993My Forgotten Man (aka Flynn)Elsa ChauvelFeature film
2001The BankBank BarristerFeature film[21]
2007The Bloody Sweet HitGlendaFilm short
2009PinataJillFilm short
2010Adam's TallitMagdaFilm short[23]
2017That's Not MeVirginia, a cinema patronFeature film[29]
2021Some Happy DaySueFeature film

Television

Year Title Role Type Ref.
1974 Division 4 Doctor 1 episode
1976 Power Without Glory Bridget Miniseries, 4 episodes
Bluey Night Nurse 1 episode
1977 The Sullivans Jenny 4 episodes
1978 The Tea Ladies Lead role 8 episodes
1979 Love Thy Neighbour In Australia Joyce Smith 7 episodes
Skyways Sue Bennett / Sandy 8 episodes
1979–1981 Cop Shop Karen Haywood / Virginia Royal / Bev Shields / Laura Coates / Nurse 6 episodes
1980 Prisoner Kathy Hall 5 episodes
Sam's Luck Lindy Parkes 6 episodes
1981 Prisoner Sister Brookes 1 episode
Holiday Island Susan Manton 1 episode
Home Gaye Freeman 2 episodes
1984 Special Squad Nancy 1 episode
1985 Emerging Haley Birchfield TV movie [11]
The Fast Lane Williams 1 episode
1986 A Single Life Gynaecologist TV movie
Neighbours Peggy O'Hara 1 episode
Studio 86 Chris Faulkner Episode 6: "Many Are Called"
1987 The Far Country Betty Marshall Miniseries, 2 episodes
1988 The Flying Doctors Lorraine 1 episode
1990 Col'n Carpenter Felicity 1 episode
Skirts Actress 1 episode
1990–1995 Neighbours Pam Willis 327 episodes
1991 Boys From The Bush Daphne 1 episode
1994 Newlyweds Velda 1 episode
1995 Halifax f.p. Nicki Onslow 1 episode
Correlli Sister Pat Riley 10 episodes
1996 G.P. Beth Curtis 1 episode
1996–2001 Blue Heelers June Allenby / Jeanette Fleming / Janet Lennox 4 episodes
1997 Good Guys Bad Guys Fay O'Malley 1 episode
State Coroner Valerie Lowe 1 episode
1998 SeaChange Verna Miller 1 episode
1999–2003 Stingers Marilyn Harris / Judge / Alison Canning / Justice Balkin 5 episodes
2001 Something in the Air Judy 5 episodes
2003 After The Deluge Landlady Miniseries, 1 episode
MDA Magistrate Dianne Orchard 2 episodes
2004 Stiff Woman Next Door TV movie
Stories from the Golf Lorraine 1 episode
2005 Last Man Standing Gil Logan 5 episodes
2007 City Homicide Paulette Goddard 2 episodes
2008 Underbelly Medium 1 episode
2009 Saved Claire Weston TV movie
The Elephant Princess Isha 7 episodes
2010 The Librarians Olwyn Slider 2 episodes
The Librarians In Profile Herself 1 episode
2011 Killing Time Helen Pritchet Miniseries, 1 episode
Judith Lucy's Spiritual Journey Psychic (flashback) 1 episode
2012 Problems Claudia's Mum 1 episode
2013–2014 The Time of Our Lives Rosa 16 episodes
2013–2016 Upper Middle Bogan Pat 6 episodes
2015 The Beautiful Lie Mira Miniseries, 1 episode
2016 Winners & Losers Eileen Reeves 1 episode
2018 The Cry Mrs. Wilson Miniseries, 2 episodes
2019 Upright Bev 1 episode

Theatre

Source: [33]

As actor

Year Title Role Venue / Co. Ref.
1976The FoursomeVictorian College of the Arts for MTC
1977No WorriesJoanLa Mama, Melbourne
Ravages: Heels Over Head / Dropping InNilma / Edna
Doctor in LoveMrs TadwichAustralian tour[37]
Blood BrothersYeshaLa Mama, Melbourne
1978How Are You Feeling?
1980PietiesHannah Vavaseur
The Greatest Man on EarthPlaybox Theatre, Melbourne with Hoopla Theatre Foundation[38]
The SeagullMashaMonash University with Alexander Theatre Company
1981The Two Headed CalfMirabella / HagPram Factory Melbourne, University of Adelaide with APG
A Night in the Arms of RaeleenRaeleenPlaybox Theatre, Melbourne[39]
1983The Butterflies of KalimantanKathyUniversal Theatre, Melbourne with Playbox[40]
Pre-1986Sorry Sold OutState Theatre Company of South Australia[34][41]
Pre-1986The Perfectionist[34][41]
Pre-1986Travelling North[34][41]
1986Some Night in Julia CreekMaggieRussell St Theatre Melbourne with MTC[41]
1987Wet and DryLaura[42]
ShadowlandsLa Mama, Melbourne
1988These DaysMelbourne Athenaeum with Melbourne Ensemble Theatre
1995Save Suvla StreetHildaLa Mama, Melbourne[43]
1996Kid StakesEmma LeechPlayhouse, Melbourne, Gold Coast Arts Centre with MTC[44]
The EssentialsTrades Hall, Melbourne with Zeal Theatre
1998MacbethVIC regional tour with MTC
2000ElegySusanMalthouse Theatre, Melbourne with Playbox[45]
Violet IncViolet[46]
Death of a SalesmanLindaFairfax Studio, Melbourne with MTC[47]
2000–2001Life After GeorgeLindsayAustralian tour with MTC[48]
2003God's Last AcreChristineMalthouse Theatre, Melbourne with Playbox
2004The Frail ManJennifer Steel / Karen Mullen
2006Sugar MountainCinema Nova, Melbourne
2007Shadow PassionMargaretChapel Off Chapel, Melbourne
2010Dead Man’s Cell PhoneSouthbank Theatre, Melbourne with MTC
2011Don Parties OnJennyPlayhouse, Melbourne, Sydney Theatre with MTC[49]
2013Other Desert CitiesSilda GraumanSouthbank Theatre, Melbourne with MTC[50]
2014Night on Bald MountainMrs SibleyMalthouse Theatre, Melbourne[51]
2017Minnie and LirazLiraz WeinbergFairfax Studio, Melbourne, Geelong Arts Centre with MTC[52]
The House of Bernarda AlbaMariaMTC[53]
Obsessive Behaviour in Small SpacesLa Mama, Melbourne[34]
The One Day of the YearMonash University, Melbourne[34]

As director/crew

Year Title Role Venue / Co. Ref.
1980RitesDirectorWood St Theatre, Newcastle
1995The Threepenny OperaCostume DesignerAltona City Theatre, Melbourne
2009EntanglementDirectorCarlton Courthouse, Melbourne with La Mama Theatre
2010Status UpdateDirectorLa Mama, Melbourne for Melbourne Fringe Festival
2011StrandsDirectorLa Mama, Melbourne[54]

References

  1. 1 2 Dainty, Sophie (14 April 2016). "Neighbours star Sue Jones on Pam Willis return". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  2. ↑ "Power Without Glory: cast". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "Power Without Glory". tv.apple.com. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Power Without Glory". nostalgiacentral.com. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "The Tea Ladies". nostalgiacentral.com. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "Love Thy Neighbour in Australia". nostalgiacentral.com. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  7. ↑ Brucesmith, Linda (16 July 1980). "Aunty cares for kids". The Australian Women's Weekly. p. 13. Retrieved 9 April 2026 – via Trove.
  8. ↑ "Sam's Luck". nostalgiacentral.com. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Dead Man's Float – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Blood Money – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  11. 1 2 "Emerging – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  12. 1 2 "Bachelor Girl – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  13. 1 2 "Mullaway". timeout.com. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Winners & Nominees 1988". AACTA Awards. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  15. ↑ "Accused of murder!". Inside Soap (7): 53. March 1993.
  16. ↑ Monroe, Josephine (1996). Neighbours: The First 10 Years. Viking Penguin. ISBN 0718142128.
  17. ↑ Munro, Ian (12 January 1997). "Between jobs". The Age. Retrieved 9 April 2026 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  18. ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (9 April 2014). "Neighbours: Sue Jones returns as Pam Willis". digitalspy.com. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  19. ↑ "Correlli – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  20. ↑ "Correlli". nostalgiacentral.com. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  21. 1 2 "The Bank". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  22. ↑ "Sian Davies – Head of Screen". 16thstreet.com.au. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  23. 1 2 "Adam's Tallit 2011". Screen Australia. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  24. ↑ "Adam's Tallit – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
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  27. ↑ "Upper Middle Bogan: Episode Guide: Series 1". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  28. ↑ "Upper Middle Bogan: Episode Guide: Series 2". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  29. 1 2 "That's Not Me – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  30. ↑ "The Cry – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  31. ↑ "Upright: cast Series 2". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  32. ↑ "Sue Jones: credits". TV Guide. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  33. 1 2 "Sue Jones". AusStage. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  34. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Meet the Team – Minnie & Liraz". Melbourne Theatre Company. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  35. ↑ "Green Room Awards – Nominees and recipients – For the Inaugural Ceremony 1984–2020" (PDF). AusStage. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  36. ↑ "Awards for casts of Redfern Now, Top of the Lake, Upper Middle Bogan". IF Magazine. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  37. ↑ "Doctor in Love". Theatregold. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  38. ↑ "The Greatest Man on Earth". Malthouse Theatre. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  39. ↑ "A Night in the Arms of Raeleen". Malthouse Theatre. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  40. ↑ "The Butterflies of Kalimantan". Malthouse Theatre. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  41. 1 2 3 4 "Some Night in Julia Creek". Theatregold. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  42. ↑ "Wet and Dry". Theatregold. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  43. ↑ Herbert, Kate (31 January 1995). "Save Suvla Street by David Britton, 31 Jan 1995". The Melbourne Times or Herald Sun. Retrieved 9 April 2026 – via kateherberttheatrereviews.blogspot.com.
  44. ↑ "Kid Stakes". Theatregold. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  45. ↑ "Elegy". Malthouse Theatre. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  46. ↑ "Violet Inc". Malthouse Theatre. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  47. ↑ "Death of a Salesman". Theatregold. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  48. ↑ "Life After George". Theatregold. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  49. ↑ Watts, Richard (19 January 2011). "Don Parties On". artshub.com.au. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  50. ↑ "Robyn Nevin and John Gaden Star in MTC's OTHER DESERT CITIES at Southbank Theatre thru April 17". broadwayworld.com. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  51. ↑ "Night on Bald Mountain" (PDF). apt.org.au. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  52. ↑ "Minnie & Liraz". stagewhispers.com.au. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  53. ↑ "Meet the Cast – The House of Bernarda Alba". Melbourne Theatre Company. 28 August 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  54. ↑ Begley, Helen (13 December 2011). "Strands". artshub.com.au. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
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