Kate Atkinson
Born (1972-06-28) 28 June 1972
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia
Occupation(s)Actress, voice artist, theatre actor
Years active1994–present
Notable workWentworth, SeaChange, Underbelly: Vanishing Act
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)

Kate Atkinson (born 28 June 1972)[1] is an Australian film, television and theatre actress. She is best known for her roles on television series SeaChange[2] as police officer Karen Miller and Offspring as Renee.[3] From 2013 to 2021 she appeared in a regular role in Wentworth as Deputy Governor (later Governor) Vera Bennett.

Atkinson has also had regular roles in the television series Fat Cow Motel, Blue Heelers, The Cooks and Kath & Kim. Film roles include Japanese Story, The Hard Word and The Jammed.

Biography

Atkinson was born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, on 28 June 1972 to an English mother and Tasmanian father. She was raised in Perth, Western Australia. She studied English at Curtin University in Perth from 1990 to 1993, earning a BA with a double major in theatre and film and television.[1]

Wentworth

Atkinson appeared in long running drama Wentworth as Vera Bennett from series 1 to the finale in 2021.[4] She reprised the role in 2020 when the series returned to production for series 8. Atkinson appeared in 100 episodes of the show and was a part of the "100 club", alongside co-stars Jacquie Brennan, Katrina Milosevic and Robbie Magasiva.[5] Atkinson revealed in 2021 that she had planned to walk away from acting altogether before she was offered her role in Wentworth as she was studying a Masters in International Politics at the time and said "I'll do a season. But I don't know if this thing has legs.".[6]

In 2022 Atkinson appeared at the "Wentworth Con" fan convention in Melbourne alongside many others in the Wentworth cast and also appeared frequently for events in the UK.[7]

Underbelly: Vanishing Act

Atkinson appeared in Underbelly: Vanishing Act as con woman Melissa Caddick. She was cast in the role as Caddick's story was of high public interest at the time. The mini series, which aired over two nights, told the story of Caddick's disappearance.[8] After the show went to air Atkinson said "There was still a lot of hurt" for the victims of Caddick's crimes.[9] The show aired to mostly negative reviews, where some labeled the show 'in poor taste' and 'tacky'.[10][11][12]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Trapped Jackie Short
2002 The Hard Word Pamela
2003 Japanese Story Jackie
2007 The Jammed Gabi

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1996 The Man from Snowy River Biddie O'Brien / Jeannie Drabble Recurring role
1997 Blue Heelers Stacey Cooper / Stacey Norse Recurring role
State Coroner Ilana Summers "Final Approach"
1998–2000 SeaChange Karen Miller Regular role
2003 Temptation Ruth TV film
Fat Cow Motel Cassie Brown Main role
CrashBurn Deb Wallington "Seven Letters or Less"
2003 Kath & Kim Clothing Store Assistant Series 2, Episode 4
2004 Mother Series 3, Episode 2
2004–05 The Cooks Ruth O'Neill Main role
2006 Doves of War Sophie Morgan "1.6"
Sinchronicity Helena "1.5", "1.6"
2009 Rush Freya "2.22"
2010 Sleuth 101 Jacqui "A Tan to Die For"
2010–2012 Offspring Renee Recurring role (series 1–3)
2012 Jack Irish: Black Tide Simone Bendtson TV film
2013 The Doctor Blake Mysteries Monica Patterson "Still Waters"
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Maude Ashmead "Death Comes Knocking"
2013–2021 Wentworth Vera Bennett Main role 100 episodes[13]
2016 Molly Mother TV miniseries
2016–2021 Jack Irish Simone Regular role[14]
2019 Wentworth: Behind the Bars Self TV Special
2020 Wentworth: Behind the Bars 2[15]
2021 Wentworth Unlocked[16][17]
2022 Underbelly: Vanishing Act Melissa Caddick Main role 2 episodes[18]

References

  1. 1 2 "Showcast - Kate Atkinson". Showcast.com.au. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "Sea Change - Karen Miller". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Australian Television: Offspring". Australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  4. ↑ Pobjie, Ben (25 August 2021). "Kate Atkinson planned to walk away from acting. Wentworth changed that". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  5. ↑ "Wentworth wraps filming | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  6. ↑ Pobjie, Ben (25 August 2021). "Kate Atkinson planned to walk away from acting. Wentworth changed that". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  7. ↑ ""The Wentworth community is very strong" | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  8. ↑ Vnuk, Helen. "EXCLUSIVE: Kate Atkinson reveals the toughest part of playing alleged conwoman Melissa Caddick on Underbelly: Vanishing Act". Now To Love. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  9. ↑ "Kate Atkinson on playing Melissa Caddick in Underbelly: Vanishing Act". www.nine.com.au. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
  10. ↑ https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/the-first-episode-of-melissa-caddicks-underbelly-has-been-slammed/news-story/b9a55978ef81cfbcb0d87e4fdce86b6a?amp
  11. ↑ https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/latest-season-of-underbelly-sparks-crazy-melissa-caddick-theories/news-story/64ccc0548ea35b66485fc4a7551033cf?amp
  12. ↑ https://i.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/stuff-to-watch/300664131/tvs-underbelly-take-on-melissa-caddick-mystery-in-poor-taste-and-too-soon
  13. ↑ "Australian Television: Wentworth". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  14. ↑ "Australian Television: Jack Irish". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  15. ↑ https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/07/wentworth-behind-the-bars-promo.html
  16. ↑ https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/08/wentworth-unlocked.html
  17. ↑ https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/08/airdate-wentworth-unlocked.html
  18. ↑ "Australian Television: Underbelly: Vanishing Act [Part 1]". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
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