Fahey, Glennen

Was the nice farm lad Bobbie met while she was kidnapped in Sydney (445), but later returned as one of the Blackmoor prisoners (668). In 1988 How & Away was one of the crooks Gary Samuels recruited from the city to burgle Summer Bay while everybody was at the fun run.

Prisoner ..... Jack Gordon, Billy Slocum
Home & Away ..... Crook

Fahey, Maryanne

In Prisoner was a halfway house resident who tried to seduce Wally to get special treatment (403-404), but in 'real-life' is actually a comedienne.

Prisoner ..... Kelly Fraser
Celia ..... Pat Carmichael
Comedy Company, The ..... Comedienne

Faichney, Stewart

Played Cookie's unfaithful husband from 316-321, and then Bobbie Mitchell's father in 485. Played the intriguingly named 'James Dean T-Shirt' in the film Ground Zero - I presume this means someone wearing a James Dean T-Shirt, but giving his acting ability just the T-Shirt might be enough of a challenge.

Prisoner ..... Errol Brodie, Charlie Mitchell
Bellbird ..... Mike Cochrane, bikie leader
Ground Zero ..... James Dean T-Shirt
Thirst ..... Security Man

Fairfax, Kaarin

Played Andy Hudson's sister in episode 322 who passed messages between him and Paddy Lawson. In Sons & Daughters was one of Kevin and Lynne's school chums who Lynne thinks is after Kevin.

Prisoner ..... Kathy Hudson
Sons & Daughters ..... Schoolgirl (107)

Felmingham, Peter

Played the priest who visits Lyn Warner's parents to express his disapproval, making Lyn's father defend her (10).

Prisoner ..... Father Petersen
Mad Max ..... Senior Doctor
Winchester Conspiracy, The ..... Defence Counsel

Fields, Maurie

Was an ever present cast member right through both incarnations of the Flying Doctors as Vic Buckley, although it took some plot engineering to move him and Nancy to the city for the final season. Appeared in Cry in the Dark as the Alice Springs judge, Barrett, and his final appearance was as Syd, the old man who lived in the bus in Neighbours. Was also a stand-up comedian and variety star. Died in December 1995.

Maurie Fields biography page.

Prisoner ..... Maurie Parks, Len Murphy
Bellbird ..... John Quinney
Cry in the Dark ..... Alice Springs Judge
Flying Doctors ..... Vic Buckley (Regular)
Homicide ..... NK
Neighbours ..... Syd (Guest)
Pugwall ..... Pugwall's Uncle (Regular)
Taurus Rising ..... Bert Blake

Files, Gary

Played Fred Ferguson, the incompetent husband of Monica (43-47) until he is eventually sent to prison for handling the stolen money.

Prisoner ..... Fred Ferguson
Abra Cadabra ..... Klaw
Cry in the Dark ..... Professor Chaikin
Money Movers ..... Ernest Sainsbury
Neighbours ..... Tom Ramsay
Winchester Conspiracy, The ..... Narrator

Finch, Stuart

In Prisoner was the detective who calls at the children's home when Chrissie doesn't bring Elizabeth back, then recognises Mick as being an escaped criminal (194). Returned for longer as Don Page (216ish), husband of the insufferable Alison.

Prisoner ..... Det Sgt Price, Don Page
Box, The ..... Debbie Chester's father
Brides of Christ ..... Father Riordan

Finlay, Marina

The tattooed prisoner probably most memorable for having been inducted into Wentworth WITH her boyfriend (354-366).

Prisoner ..... Lainie Dobson
Taurus Rising ..... Elizabeth Drysdale
Water Rats ..... Gretchen Hart ('Pay-Back')
Woman's Tale, A ..... Prostitute

Finlay, Peter

Was one of the gang who broke Joyce Martin out from Wentworth (41-44), then later returned as Cass Parker's brother (459-460).

Prisoner ..... Mac, Albie Parker
ANZACS ..... L/CPT Bluey

Fiszman, Lena

Played a background prisoner (22) and a rival for a job for Karen Travers (59). She was one of the victims of a massacre in the episode of Halifax fp below, and contacted me to tell me about her appearance in Driven Crazy.

Prisoner ..... Glenda, Maura
Driven Crazy ..... Mrs Christopoulos
Halifax fp - 'Afraid of the Dark' ..... Soula

Flaherty, Paul

Played the accomplice of "Uncle Ed" for the robbery of two bookies using Lorelei as bait in episode 656. In Sons & Daughters seems to act as moving wallpaper - the two characters credited here are ones that actually spoke, but he has appeared again.

Prisoner ..... Peter Johnson
Sons & Daughters ..... Party Guest
Sons & Daughters ..... Assistant (89)

Flett, Peter

Called to give evidence on Lizzie's sanity when she was trying to get back inside (episode 105). Was later given the videotape Judy made while on the outside, and played Brother Red Earth of the looney cult Helen Smart's sister joined. Last appearance was as Alan Maxwell, husband of Kath.

Prisoner ..... Psychiatrist, Graeme Hopkins, Brother Red Earth, Alan Maxwell
Cry in the Dark ..... Bashott
Rikky and Pete ..... Metro Manager

Florance, Sheila

Sheila Florance Biography Page

Appeared in Mad Max in 1978 as a gun-toting granny. Guested in the first series of Round the Twist in 1990 as Madame Fortune, a mystic who gives Peter Twist a lipstick that will make all women want to kiss him. Was in the 1990/1 film Nirvana Street Murder as old lady Molly. Died in October 1991, six months after finishing filming the excellent 'A Woman's Tale' and a few days after receiving the AFI Best Actress award. The director Paul Cox thought that the film had inspired her to live for a few extra months.

Prisoner ..... Lizzie Birdsworth
Bellbird (film version) ..... Mrs Bacon
Golden Braid, The ..... Lady with Clock
Hannay ..... Mother of Detective (Guest)
Mad Max ..... May Swaisey
Nirvana Street Murder ..... Molly
Round the Twist ..... Madame Fortune (Guest)
Summerfield ..... NK
Woman's Tale, A ..... Martha
Young Doctors, The ..... Sally?

COMMENT - "She was a great character, testing her friends to the limit, she is sadly missed." - Andrew Gunn

Ford, John

Played Judge Stanley, the Judge at Lorelei's trial.

Prisoner ..... Judge Stanley
Cry in the Dark ..... Bowler

Ford, Peter

First appeared as the ex-husband of Caroline Simpson in episode 95, before returning as Benny Mitchell who worked for Duncan Campbell to try and recover money from Hannah Simpson's mother. Lastly, was Des Coulson, Joan's next door neighbour who is killed by his wife.

Prisoner ..... Michael Simpson, Benny Mitchell, Des Coulson
Cody ..... Solomon
Gallipoli ..... Lt Gray
Home & Away ..... Scott McPhee
Mad Max ..... unnamed

Forster, Jill

Played Kerryn Davies, who stole money to help her step-son and then committed suicide when her husband didn't visit. A regular in the series Sea Change as the owner of the local pub.

Prisoner ..... Kerryn Davies
Number 96 ..... Helen Sheridan
Sea Change ..... Meredith Monahan
Snowy River: The McGregor Saga ..... The Dowager Lady Clough (Guest)

Foster, Kylie

Played the nice sweet little Angela Adams from 477 to 489.

Prisoner ..... Angela Adams
Home & Away ..... Leanne
Kitty & the Bagman ..... Sarah Jones
Quigley (Down Under) ..... Slattern

Fowle, Susannah

The immaculately concepted daughter of Judy Bryant in Prisoner (209-346).

Prisoner ..... Lori Maynard
Getting of Wisdom, The ..... Laura Tweedle Rambotham

Frances, Cornelia

Played Carmel Saunders - Pat O'Connell's barrister - in early episodes of Prisoner. Spent a long time playing Sister Scott in The Young Doctors. Turned up as a guest in The Ferals as a teacher trying to teach them to read and then returned as a school inspector to give them an exam - to the chorus of "Haven't we seen you somewhere before?". You can tell a Grundy soap 'cos Cornelia Frances is in it!

Soap of the Century! - Prisoner and Young Doctors on Sale of the Century.

Prisoner ..... Carmel Saunders
Box, The (film version) ..... NK
Celebrity Sale of the Century ..... Celebrity Contestant
Ferals, The ..... Teacher / School inspector (Guest)
Home & Away ..... Morag Bellingham (Guest)
Outback / Minamurra ..... Caroline Richards
Return to Snowy River ..... Mrs Darcy
Sons & Daughters ..... Barbara Armstrong / Hamilton
Young Doctors ..... Sister Scott

Francis, Earl

Was the defence for Michelle Parks, Maggie May Kennedy and Trevor Priest - so good at his job there then. Defended Lou Kelly when she was accused of attempting to shoot Joan, and Ettie Parslow for her bank hold-up. Also was lawyer for Jessie Wyndham after the Bassinger affair and for Lorelei Wilkinson at the custody hearing. Why they couldn't just give him the same name is beyond me. Recently played one of Marlene's dating agency dates - this one went off with Lou's date after a dinner party, and even more recently was a customer at Lou's garage - part of the strange Neighbours re-casting spate that seems to be going on.

Prisoner ..... Defence Counsel, Mr Perkins, Defence Solicitor, Peyton Morse, Ridley Durham, Alex Woodman, Mr Wilmot
Neighbours ..... Peter Carson
Neighbours ..... Tom Moreland

Frank, Robyn

Played the most pathetic of the 'scared straight' girls who entered the prison in episode 568 - was caught robbing a sweet shop. Went for May Collins with a skewer but was covered up for and finished the program.

Prisoner ..... Cindy Moran
Sweetie ..... Ruth

Frawley, John

Played loopy cop-turned-maniac Harry Bassinger in Prisoner from episode 602 until he was caught in 620, ridding the prison of Nora Flynn. Also briefly played a cop, but this time a good one in The Last Wave. Played Headmaster in both Dallas Doll and Flynn.

Prisoner ..... Harry Bassinger
Boy in the Bush, The ..... Mr George
Brides of Christ ..... Bishop
Dallas Doll ..... Headmaster
Flying Doctors ..... Dr Frank Turner
Flynn ..... Headmaster
Last Wave, The ..... Policeman

Friedl, Jan

Briefly played an officer in episode 4, but returned as Chrissie Latham's sister-in-law and got custody of Elizabeth.

Prisoner ..... Officer, Brenda Latham
Cry in the Dark ..... Ininti Store Manageress
Flynn ..... Deidre Watts
Getting of Wisdom, The ..... Miss Snodgrass
Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left ..... Mother
Hotel Sorrento (Stage) ..... NK
Round the Twist ..... Mrs Gribble (season 2)

Furness, Deborra-Lee

In Prisoner, played a background Prisoner that had a few lines to say in only one episode. Since then, seems to have had significant roles in almost everything to come out of Australia. Was seen married to Andy Anderson in Fire.

8 Great Years at Ross Street - Article about 8 years of GP, mentioning loads of guest stars.

Prisoner ..... Connie
Angel Baby ..... Louise Goodman
Celia ..... Miss Goodman
Correlli ..... Louisa Correlli
Cry in the Dark ..... Magazine Reporter
Fire ..... Delores (Mrs Repo)
GP ..... Kate
Halifax fp - "The Feeding" ..... Brigit Grant
Shame ..... Asta Cadell
Stark ..... Chrissie (Journalist)