Susan Prior

Susan Prior
OccupationActor
Years active1994 -

Susan Prior is an Australian actress.

Early life and education

Susan Prior graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney.[1]

Career

Prior has worked extensively with the Sydney Theatre Company, including Riflemind, as well as acting in films and television series.[2]

In early 2022 Prior played one of the lead roles, as Martha, in a State Theatre Company South Australia production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, to acclaim by critics.[3][4]

On 24 November 2023, Prior was named in the cast for Foxtel series The Last Anniversary.[5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2024The DebTish
Just a FarmerKathryn[6]
2021Chopin's PianoGeorge Sand
AscendantBarbara Wolf[7]
2020Cube SeasonMirren CubeShort film
Groundhog NightCherylShort film
MukbangSandraShort film
2018Book WeekLee Issen
RiotNorma GowlandTV novie
2017Jasper JonesGwyn WishartFeature film
2015Second HandGabbyShort film
Reg Makes ContactSusanShort film
Bunny New GirlAlice DunnShort film
2014The OrchardRachelShort film
The RoverDorothy PeeplesFeature film
SnowlblindGeneShort film
HandymanMelindaShort film
2013The TwinAnnie/SarahShort film
My Mother Her DaughterSusanShort film
2012Not Suitable for ChildrenMarcieFeature film
Careless LoveLeeFeature film
2010Animal KingdomAlicia HenryFeature film
2008The View from GreenhavenKateFeature film
2007The Uncertainty PrincipalSueShort film
Nothing Lasts ForeverWomanShort film
2006Suburban MayhemChristine AndrettiFeature film
2005A Divided HeartMillie Vickery
2005MonsterMotherShort film
2005The SaviourCarmelShort film
2005Still TimeSueShort film
2003A Cold SummerPhaedraFeature film
2002Little BlueMumShort film
2000A Wreck, A TriangleEleanor
1999Doctor By DayKay
1998War StoryMotherShort film
1998PraiseSophieFeature film
1997Heaven's BurningSharonFeature film
1996Idiot BoxLuceFeature film
1994Muriel's WeddingGirl at WeddingFeature film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2025The Last AnniversaryMargieTV series
2024BumpMaraGuest: 1 episode
2021-22AftertasteDeniseTV series, 12 episodes[8]
2021The Moth EffectStaff MemberTV series, 1 episode
2020The GloamingSusan KellyTV series, 2 episodes
2019The CommonsLena GordonTV series, 1 episode
The Other GuySharonTV series, 1 episode
FrayedRuth George née NelliganTV series, 2 episodes
GlitchAnna DonohueTV series, 3 episodes[9]
Les NortonChenilleTV series, 4 episodes
Jade of DeathDonna2 episodes
2018Fighting SeasonDr. LindaTV series, 1 episode
Bite ClubTriciaTV series, 1 episode
The SecondDetective[10]
Safe HarbourReneeTV series, 3 episodes
2017Doctor DoctorMinnieTV series, 3 episodes
2017Top of the LakeBeccyTV series, 1 episode
2015Love ChildGeraldine DonnellyTV series, 1 episode
2012-14Puberty Blues[11]Yvonne HennesseyTV series, 17 episodes
2012RakeBarbaraTV series, 1 episode
2012Home and AwayMargaret HendersonTV series, 6 episodes
2006The 2006 Academy Award Nominated Short Films: Live ActionHerselfTV special
2006Two TwistedNurse HughesTV anthology series, 1 episode
2005All SaintsBeth ChandlerTV series, 15 episodes
2002FarscapeKirayhTV series, 1 episode
2002Young LionsChristine MaloufTV series, 1 episode
2000Water RatsRosie CallahanTV series, 2 episodes
1996House GangLucy's MumTV series, 1 episode
1996Police RescueDebraTV series, 1 episode
1995G.P.Linda SwansonTV series, 1 episode

Theatre

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022ChalkfaceDenise HartSydney Opera House, Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide with Sydney Theatre Company and with STCSA
2022Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?MarthaDunstan Playhouse, Adelaide with STCSA
2020DevOnline, Australia
2020Baroness Nihil ZalayOnline
2018BlissAlice DaltonBelvoir Street Theatre, Sydney, Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne
2016A Midsummer Night’s DreamPeter QuinceSydney Opera House with Sydney Theatre Company
2016The DistanceBeaSouthbank Theatre, Melbourne with Melbourne Theatre Company
2016Kin (staged reading)Mrs Mignon BloomSydney Theatre Company
2015Death and the MaidenPaulina SalaaWharf Theatre with Sydney Theatre Company & Melbourne Theatre Company
2015; 2017The PresentSashaSydney Theatre with Sydney Theatre Company & Barrymore Theatre, Broadway
2014Suddenly Last SummerMrs Grace HollySydney Opera House with Sydney Theatre Company
2014Is This Thing On?BriannaBelvoir Street Theatre, Sydney
2013Small and TiredElectraBelvoir Street Theatre, Sydney
2011The LibertineElizabeth MaletDarlinghurst Theatre with Sport For Jove Theatre Company
2010Our TownMrs. GibbsSydney Opera House with Sydney Theatre Company
2010King LearCordeliaHis Majesty's Theatre, Perth, Playhouse, Melbourne, Playhouse, Brisbane, Playhouse, Canberra, Sydney Opera House with Bell Shakespeare
2009The WebIvyPlayhouse, Perth, The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga with Black Swan State Theatre Company
2008–09Venus and AdonisVenusBruce Mason Centre, Auckland, Wharf Theatre, Sydney with Bell Shakespeare Company & Sydney Theatre Company
2007RiflemindLynnWharf Theatre with Sydney Theatre Company
2008Constance Drinkwater & the Final Days of SomersetConstance DrinkwaterStables Theatre, Darlinghurst with Tamarama Rock Surfers
2008Summer of the Seventeenth DollBlanche DuboisSydney Theatre Company
2005Top ShortsOld Fitzroy Hotel Theatre, Sydney with Naked Theatre Company
2005HurlyburlyBonnieStables Theatre, Sydney with The Group Theatre
2005Arabian NightFranziskaNIDA Company
2004Dreaming TransportationSingerSydney Opera House
2002–03Alone It StandsVarious rolesPlayhouse, Canberra, Theatre Royal, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, IMB Theatre, Wollongong
2002The Soldiers TaleThe DevilAustralian Chamber Orchestra
2001King LearThe Fool / CordeliaSydney Theatre Company
2000The CavalcadersEnsemble Theatre, Sydney with O'Punksky's Theatre Company
2000Sweet RoadCarlaSBW Independent Theatre, Sydney
2000The Ecstatic BibleScott Theatre, Adelaide for Adelaide Festival of Arts
1999Laughter on the 23rd FloorSydney Opera House
1998La DisputeHermaineSt Stephen’s Church, Sydney with Sydney Theatre Company
1998Love for LoveSydney Opera House with Sydney Theatre Company
1997Wolf LullabyLizzieMalthouse Theatre, Melbourne with Griffin Theatre Company
1996–97Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?HoneySydney Opera House, Canberra Theatre, Princess Theatre, Launceston, Arts and Function Centre, Burnie, Theatre Royal, Hobart, His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, Esperance Civic Centre, Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton, Glen Street Theatre, Sydney with Sydney Theatre Company
1995The JungleWharf Theatre, Sydney with Sydney Theatre Company
1994–95That Eye, The SkyTegwynSpace Theatre, Adelaide, Playhouse, Perth, Playhouse, Melbourne, Stanley Palmer Cultural Centre, Sydney with Burning House Theatre Company
1995Sydney Stories 1: The Ninth Wonder / The Price of Prayer / The Last Days of a Famous Mime / Family Running for Mr. WhippyWharf Theatre with Sydney Theatre Company with Sydney Theatre Company for Sydney Festival
1993The Gentleman's New Clothes (aka Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme)Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney
1993The Pitchfork DisneyBelvoir Street Theatre, Sydney
1992Water Daughter / Glycerine Tears / The White RoomStables Theatre, Sydney with Griffin Theatre Company
1992Shorts at the StablesStables Theatre, Sydney with Griffin Theatre Company
1992Fractured IntimaciesStables Theatre, Sydney with Griffin Theatre Company
1992Like Whiskey on the Breath of a Drunk You Love / The Flaw / Spumante RomanticaStables Theatre, Sydney with Griffin Theatre Company
1992Little Ragged Blossom / More About Cuddlepot and SnugglepieStables Theatre, Sydney
1992Last of the Earl Grey / A Surprise for MiffyBelvoir Street Theatre, Sydney with Griffin Theatre Company with Missing Link Productions
1992The WillHarold Park Hotel, Sydney with Lounge Acts
1991Tales from tte Decameron / Serious MoneyNIDA Parade Theatre, Sydney
1991Merrily We Roll AlongNIDA Parade Theatre, Sydney
1982Fatal JohnnyRoyalty Theatre, Adelaide with Adelaide Festival of Arts

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Awards and nominations

YearNominated workAwardCategoryResult
2015The PresentSydney Theatre AwardsBest Actress in a Supporting Role in MainstreamNominated
2015The RoverFilm Critics Circle of Australia AwardsBest Actress in Supporting RoleNominated
2014The RoverAACTA AwardsBest Supporting ActressWon
2014Small and TiredHelpmann AwardsBest Actress in Supporting RoleNominated
2013Small and TiredSydney Theatre AwardsBest Actress in Supporting RoleWon
2012Puberty BluesAACTA AwardsBest Guest or Supporting ActressNominated
2008RiflemimdHelpmann AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated
2007The SaviourAcademy AwardsBest Live Action Short FilmNominated
2003A Cold SummerFilm Critics’ Circle AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominated
,2001Sweet RoadNorman Kessell Memorial AwardsOutstanding PerformanceWon
1998Wolf LullabyGreen Room AwardsBest ActressNominated

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References

  1. ^ "Susan Prior". Broadway World. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  2. ^ Eeles, Matthew (22 February 2018), "Interview: Susan Prior", Cinema Australia
  3. ^ Mead, Rachael (30 January 2022). "Theatre review: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?". InDaily. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  4. ^ Bleby, Peter (2 February 2022). "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?". State Theatre Company of South Australia. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  5. ^ Knox, David (24 November 2023). "Filming underway on The Last Anniversary | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  6. ^ Slatter, Sean (9 August 2023). "Leila McDougall puts the spotlight on rural mental health with 'Just A Farmer'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  7. ^ Slatter, Sean (7 April 2021). "Samuel Goldwyn Films secures worldwide rights to Antaine Furlong's 'Ascendant'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Aftertaste | TV Tonight". 3 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Returning: Glitch | TV Tonight". 25 July 2019.
  10. ^ "Airdate: The Second | TV Tonight". 24 May 2018.
  11. ^ "Top cast joins Puberty Blues on TEN | TV Tonight". April 2012.
  12. ^ "AusStage".
  13. ^ "Showcast".
  14. ^ "Showcast".
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