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D'Amico, VinceComment

Played both Tony and Rocco Barbaro in the film The Winchester Conspiracy. In Prisoner, was a male Prisoner during rehearsals for the charity concert at Woodridge (318), and a waiter where Ann and Wally go out for a meal (385), before coming back to be murdered by Myra Desmond in (430).

Prisoner ..... Prisoner, Waiter, Bill Desmond
Halifax fp - "Words Without Music" ..... Nick Lobianco
Snowy River - The McGregor Saga ..... Hutchkiss
Winchester Conspiracy, The ..... Tony / Rocco Barbaro



Dance, CharlesComment

No, not that one ....
Played the male passerby robbed in episode 435 by Minnie Donovan while she's on the glee club escape. In the film Rikky and Pete was one of the art gallery visitors who got covered in egg by one of the mechanical exhibits.

Prisoner ..... Male Passerby
Rikky and Pete ..... Gallery Stuffed Shirt



Davey, BelindaComment

Appeared in the last gasp series of Flying Doctors as a Magistrate and wife of one of the doctors. Appeared in just one scene of the film Proof as the doctor the blind man goes to when he has been caught driving by the police and pretends to have lost his sight when crashing into the back of the police car.

Prisoner ..... Hazel Kent
Flying Doctors ..... Mrs Solomon (?)
Proof ..... Doctor



Davidson, MaxComment

Has been in the background at the flats where Ettie stayed and at the boarding house where Rosemary stayed. As a councillor he was asked to help Judy get the Halfway House licence.

Prisoner ..... Councillor, Clarrie Forbes, Harry Wilson
Cry in the Dark ..... Bowler



Davies, LindyComment

Lindy Davies

Dupes everyone in Wentworth with her taste of the high life, but ultimately is best remembered for the Ballinger seige and the end of Myra Desmond. Was one of the main three characters in the film Malcolm, helping to carry out the bank robbery. Apparently Lindy Davies is currently the Dean of the Victorian College of the Arts School of Drama. Most of the students can't stand her because she is such a bitch. (The contributor of this statement wanted to remain anonymous ..... !)

Prisoner ..... Ruth Ballinger
Malcolm ..... Judith
Tomorrow's End ..... Hoffman



Dawber, PaulComment

One of the policemen who failed to spot Bobbie Mitchell as an escapee despite her Wentworth uniform and blood dripping from her hands when she went over the fence. The next credit as a policeman is a bit dodgy as he appears in the episode after as Lester Marshall, boyfriend of Lisa Mullins. Most recently seen in Neighbours as Kim Howard, Susan Kennedy's housemate from the country.

Has a website.

Prisoner ..... Policeman 1, Policeman, Lester Marshall
Black Box ..... Nigel Blake
Blue Heelers - 'Close Encounters' ..... Warren Jones
Erskineville Kings ..... Barkie's father
Neighbours ..... Kim Howard
Sons & Daughters ..... Todd Buckley
Stingers ('Hit Me') ..... Roger Newstead
Two (stage) ..... all 7 male characters



Day, JulieComment

Grannie Bourke's ex-employee who is burgled by Col Bourke while she is still in the house. Col Bourke is subsequently shot and killed by police. She played the mother of one of the band members in Pugwall's Summer.

Prisoner ..... Mrs Caroline Woods
Pugwall's Summer ..... Mrs Orfonsinski



Dayman, LesComment

Les Dayman

Was Roger Carlyle in Sons & Daughters in 1984/5. Made a 'blink and you'll miss it' appearance in the 1995 miniseries Blue Murder as Commissioner Avery. Was so distraught by the death of his son at sea in Water Rats, he killed himself in the same way in the episodes he appeared in.

Prisoner ..... Geoff McRae
Blue Murder ..... Commissioner Avery
E Street ..... Polcie Sergeant George
Gallipoli ..... Artillery Officer
Homicide ..... Detective Hudson (Guest)
Homicide ..... Senior Detective McKay (Regular)
Oscar and Lucinda ..... Glassworks Foreman
Sons & Daughters ..... Roger Carlyle
Water Rats ('The Man in the Moon') ..... Ken Miles



De Burgh, CeliaComment

Celia de Burgh

Sara Hamilton was sent to Driscoll House before trial on drugs charge, then remanded to Driscoll after sentencing (325). Her boyfriend Alan Jeffries meets up with her, and stays overnight. Judy finds next morning that they have made a suicide pact and Alan is dead, though Sara is only unconscious. She is charged with his manslaughter. Celia de Burgh most recently appeared on stage as Meg Moynihan in the play Hotel Sorrento, where she is a writer returning to her family after her father dies.

Prisoner ..... Sara Hamilton
All the Rivers Run ..... Imogen
Boy in the Bush, The ..... Mary
Getting of Wisdom, The ..... MP
Hotel Sorrento (Stage) ..... Meg Moynihan
New Adventures of Black Beauty, The ..... Anna Swallow



De Groot, MyraComment

Myra De Groot Appeared as Barbara Krantz, the hyperactive publicist for the women's dance marathon. Was Eileen Clarke, Des's mum, in the early years of Neighbours. Died in 1988.

Prisoner ..... Sheila Hawkings, Barbara Krantz
Neighbours ..... Eileen Clarke
Sullivans, The ..... Laura Watkins



Deacon, KimComment

Played Judith-Ann Watkins, Mum Brookes' pregnant granddaughter. Was a policewoman accused of taking drugs in an episode of Water Rats.

Prisoner ..... Judith-Ann Watkins
Boy in the Bush, The ..... Hilda Blessington
Getting of Wisdom, The ..... Lilith
Tender Hooks ..... Connie
Water Rats ('Goldie's Trip') ..... Holly Dean
Winter of Our Dreams ..... Michelle



Dence, MaggieComment

Maggie Dence

A regular in Neighbours as Dorothy Burke, headmistress of Erinsborough High. Has also appeared in The Sullivans as Aunt Rose, and appeared in GP as Judith Marr. A regular on the British pantomime circuit. Appeared recently in an episode of Heartbreak High as a nasty woman running an old peoples home and ripping off the residents.

Prisoner ..... Bev Baker
All Saints (Episode - 'Forget Me Not') ..... Lyn Brown
Blue Heelers (Episode 'Letting Go') ..... Elizabeth Schulz
GP ..... Judith Marr
Heartbreak High (Guest) ..... Mrs McDonald
Neighbours ..... Dorothy Burke (Regular)
Sullivans, The ..... Aunt Rose



Dene, RobinComment

Not really Lorelei's Uncle, but she asks him to get her a passport. He asks her to do a job for him in return which leads to his death and Lorelei's recapture (656).

Prisoner ..... Uncle Ed
Cry in the Dark ..... Darwin Jury
Ghosts ... of the Civil Dead ..... Coyne



Dennis, StefanComment

Stefan Dennis

Spent a long time living in Ramsay Street as Paul Robinson marrying a couple of ex-prisoner names - Maxine Klibingaitis and Fiona Corke. Started a pop career then stopped it! Appeared as a guest in an episode of Blue Heelers as an insurance investigator who actually stole the cigarettes that were insured.

Prisoner ..... Shayne Berkley, Spike, Peter Richards
Blue Heelers - 'Poetic Justice' ..... Colin Ducker
Neighbours ..... Paul Robinson



Densley, RodComment

Plain Clothes man who followed Tracey Morris after she was released, then Gerry - a drunken friend of Don Page and Mike Williams at the factory where Maxine Daniels worked. Then became a doctor to Bobbie Mitchell for her miscarriage, Shane Monroe when he is beaten, Yemil Bakarta and Nora Flynn.

Prisoner ..... Plainclothesman, Gerry, Mike Williams, Dr Preston, Dr John Bishop, Dr Bruce Palmer, Doctor
Blue Heelers - 'Playing Games' ..... Steven Wyndham



Deumer, WillComment

Will Deumer

Best known as Lionel Fellowes, the crime boss caught in a compromising photo by Ann Reynolds' son Paul. Called upon whenever a crime boss is needed!

Prisoner ..... Sergeant, Doctor, Boss, Lionel Fellowes
Halifax fp - "Hard Corps" ..... Soapy Lee
Sons & Daughters ..... Mr Bates (John Palmer's Boss - Episode 32)



Dixon, GeorgeComment

Was the butler borrowed by Lizzie to make a good impression on Mick Lawson in episode 398, and Judge O'Grady from 590 to 620, the 'client' Jessie Wyndham asks to help her out of the Bassinger mess.

Prisoner ..... Watson, Judge O'Grady
Neighbours ..... Vern Williams
Spotswood ..... Machinist 1



Dobson, LaurieComment

As a policeman, he interviewed Russell Tyler when he admitted to killing his brother at his mother's trial (367), arrested Reb's friend Sarah Webster (437), and interviewed Joan after the fire at her home (624). Was the Reverend at the service where Alice tried to get close to Harry (680).

Prisoner ..... Paul Tranter, Police, Reverend Ward
Blue Heelers ..... Bert Cole (Guest)
Castle, The ..... John Clifton
Malcolm ..... Bank Guard #1



Donnelly, BarryComment

Toni's McNally's husband in Prisoner (~63). His affair with Jackie Coulson is the reason Toni shoots her.

Prisoner ..... Sean McNally
Blue Murder ..... Judge Staunton
Deadline ..... Sgt Bolas
Kitty & the Bagman ..... Sergeant Peter



Donovan, TerenceComment

Terence Donovan

Was in Prisoner as Bob Taylor - foster father to the boy Joan Ferguson tried to adopt. Also known as the father of Jason Donovan, appeared in Neighbours as Doug Willis. Guested in Home & Away as the second version of Al Simpson, father to Bobbie and Sophie. In the 70s film Money Movers was the security guard who hatched a plot to rob the security company he worked for.

Prisoner ..... Bob Taylor
Born Yesterday (stage) ..... (with the Melbourne Theatre Company, March 1999)
Emma's War ..... Frank Grange
Getting of Wisdom, The ..... Tom Macnamara
Heartbreak High ..... Warwick
Home & Away ..... Al Simpson
Man From Snowy River, The ..... Henry Craig
Money Movers ..... Eric Jackson
Neighbours ..... Doug Willis
Sons & Daughters ..... Boyfriend of Charlie (1985)



Dow, GrahamComment

Played the doctor Erica rang to visit Vera when she was drunk (156). Was also a detective in 296-7 and the judge who asked Ettie Parslow for a date after trying her for holding up a bank.

Prisoner ..... Doctor Marshall, Detective Carter, Judge Boreham
Body Melt ..... Doctor
Gallipoli ..... General Gardner
Halifax fp - "The Feeding" ..... Fred
Lighthorsemen, The ..... Hodgeson
Money Movers ..... First Detective
Road to Nhill, The ..... Fred



Down, GaryComment

Played Donna Mason's drug dealer and pimp from 292-298. Helped to direct an appalling commercial for hotdogs in the film Ground Zero. Also played Morag Bellingham's blind personal assistant in early years of Home & Away.

Prisoner ..... Des Williams
Ground Zero ..... Commercial Assistant Director

Home & Away ..... Nigel Daggart



Downie, PennyComment

Penny Downie

Played murderer / artist Kerry Vincent in Prisoner, then murderer / artist Wendy Hazlitt in an episode of Inspector Morse. Typecasting or what .... Seems to have a penchant for murder mysteries as she has appeared in several PD James adaptations.

Prisoner ..... Kerry Vincent
Certain Justice, A ..... Venetia Aldridge
Inspector Morse - 'Deadly Slumber' ..... Nurse Wendy Hazlitt
Kavanagh QC ..... Mrs Rosaling McEnery ('Previous Convictions')
Lost for Words ..... Aileen
Taste for Death, A ..... D I Kate Miskin
Sullivans, The ..... NK



Drake, PeterComment

A business contact of Bob Morris (201), arrested Pixie (378), helped capture Peter Secker (456), and was Srah West's foster-father (662-664). In the film Rikky and Pete was one of the art gallery visitors who got covered in egg by one of the mechanical exhibits.

Prisoner ..... Dick West, Insp Lane, Inspector Hume, Policeman 1, Bruce West
Rikky and Pete ..... Gallery Stuffed Shirt



Drynan, JeanieComment

Jeanie Drynan

In Prisoner was Angela Jeffries, lawyer to Pat O'Connell (steady work there then!), and founder of the first "Halfway-House". Appeared in the film Cappuccino as actress Maggie and was also credited as Executive Producer, then a good deal fatter and less glamorous as Muriel's mother Betty Heslop in Muriel's Wedding.

Prisoner ..... Angela Jeffries
Cappuccino ..... Maggie
Money Movers ..... Dawn Jackson
Muriel's Wedding ..... Betty Heslop



Duckett, Graham Comment

In Prisoner played crime boss Thomas Gilmour who is caught in a state of undress in one of Lisa Mullins' photos. Appears in episode 657 to order a hit on her. In the film Struck by Lightning played the referee of a football match who is threatened by one of a prison team.

Prisoner ..... Thomas Gilmour
Robbery Under Arms ..... Gambling Curate
Struck by Lightning ..... Referee



Dudley, SuzanneComment

Suzanne Dudley

Was a policeman who tailed Doreen in the hope of finding Bea after she escaped (358) and a resident of the halfway house (392-399). Left Jim to die as Fiona Hartman in Neighbours, and was Lyn Palmer's fashion agent in Sons & Daughters. Recently played another bitch in Heartbreak High as she sacked Sarah from a receptionist's job because she was pregnant.

Prisoner ..... Sue Crowley, Betty Daley
Heartbreak High ..... Elaine
Home & Away ..... Janet Briggs
Neighbours ..... Fiona Hartman
Sons & Daughters ..... Nurse (Episode 39)
Sons & Daughters ..... Mrs Collins



Duffield, MichaelComment

Was Steve Wilson's partner in the law firm, appearing from 30-152. Was Lizzie's lawyer for her trial for killing Kay White.

Prisoner ..... Charles Baldwin
Deadline ..... Air Vice Marshall
Last Wave, The ..... Andrew Potter
Robbery Under Arms ..... Mr Falkland



Duncan, PaulaComment

Paula Duncan

Has certainly done the rounds of soaps. Was Carol Finlayson in Number 96 and appeared in Cop Shop. Was Lisa Brooks in Young Doctors, Ailsa's sister Bridget Jackson in Home & Away, and Joan Hayden in Paradise Beach.

Not Past Their Cell-By Date - Cell Block H Stars on 'Beauty and the Beast'.

Prisoner ..... Lorelei Wilkinson
Academy ..... Jennifer Haywood
Beauty and the Beast ..... Celebrity Contestant
Breakers ..... Karen Fairbain
Cop Shop ..... Danni Francis
Jenny Craig Weight Loss ..... In their adverts
Home & Away ..... Bridget Jackson (Guest)
Number 96 ..... Carol Finlayson
Paradise Beach ..... Joan Hayden
Richmond Hill ..... Janet Bryant
Young Doctors ..... Lisa Brooks



Dunn, BeverleyComment

Guested in A Country Practice as a Matron who stood in for Matron Prior (Maureen Edwards) - Leonie Stirling. Appeared in the Oscar-winning 1996 film Shine as Beryl Ascott, the woman who takes David Helfgott home to look after him before realising she cannot cope. Now finds steady work as the head on legal panels - in Brilliant Lies she was the President of the panel for the sexual harrassment hearing, in Ground Zero a Commissioner on an enquiry into British nuclear testing, and in Gross Misconduct a Judge.

Prisoner ..... Ethel Warner, Irene Henderson, Cynthia Leach
Bellbird ..... Mary? Hill
Brilliant Lies ..... President
Country Practice ..... Leonie Stirling (Guest)
Flying Doctors ..... Clare Bryant (Regular)
Gross Misconduct ..... Judge Barlow
Ground Zero ..... Commissioner #1
Shine ..... Beryl Ascott



Dunn, PeterComment

A journalist friend of Steve Fawkner's (275-381), and Eve Wilder's solicitor, who swiftly drops her case to be followed by David Adams (574-580).

Prisoner ..... Matt Thomas, Adrian Foster
Robbery Under Arms ..... Jones



Dysart, TommyComment

The voice to kill all voices! Many people are difficult to spot, but this man's accent gives him away EVERY time, and regularly turns up long before his face actually does! Played Jock Stewart, the nasty officer who pushed Sharon Gilmore down a flight of stairs, then proceeded to fall down a flight of stairs himself while terrifying Judy Bryant some 150 episodes later.

Prisoner ..... Jock Stewart
Body Melt ..... Sergeant
Celebrity $ale of the Century ..... Celebrity Contestant - came last
Eureka Stockade ..... NK
Flynn ..... Macintosh
Georgia ..... Bystander
Ground Zero ..... British Veteran
Homicide ..... NK
Man From Snowy River, The ..... Mountain Man
Mushrooms ..... Wilson
Round the Twist ..... Bus Driver ('Copy Cat')
Snowy River: The McGregor Saga ..... Mr Couch (Guest)
Yellow Pages Ads ..... The Goggomobile Man


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