In Episode 12 of Let’s Chat Showbiz we sit down with actor Annie Byron, whose career spans film, theatre, and television since graduating from NIDA in 1977 alongside Mel Gibson and Judy Davis

Annie reflects on her early days and shares memories of her classmates including her memories of Wayne Jarrett. We dive into her career highlights. She talks about playing Lou Sullivan in The Sullivans with Michael Caton, and winning the AFI Award for her performance in Fran alongside Noni Hazlehurst. She also revisits her role in Muriel’s Wedding with Rachel Griffiths, and her chilling turn in Wolf Creek 2 with John Jarratt and Gerard Kennedy, including how her on-screen death was filmed.

Later, Annie shares her experiences working with Cate Blanchett and her time in New York, where she crossed paths with Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. She also reflects on her appearances in A Country Practice, Home and Away, and many other productions across stage and screen.

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