Susan Prior
Biography
Susan Prior is a distinguished Australian actress renowned for her compelling performances across film, television, and theater. She earned acclaim for her role in David Michôd's 2014 film The Rover, which garnered her the prestigious AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Prior's talent for bringing depth to her characters was further recognized when she received a nomination for the 2012 AACTA Award for Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama for her work in the series Puberty Blues.
In addition to her film and television accolades, Prior has made significant contributions to the stage. She received two nominations for the Helpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play, first in 2008 for her performance in Riflemind and again in 2014 for her role in Small and Tired.
Throughout her career, Susan Prior has demonstrated a remarkable versatility, captivating audiences with her ability to embody a wide range of characters, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the Australian performing arts landscape.
Filmography
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The Rover (2014)
2014 • Dorothy Peeples
Heaven's Burning
1997 • Sharon
Revealed: Otto By Otto
2024 • Self
Jasper Jones
2017 • Gwyn Wishart
Suburban Mayhem
2006 • Christine Andretti
Praise
1999
Not Suitable For Children
2012 • Marcie
The Second
2018 • The Detective
Ascendant
2021 • Barbara Wolf
Animal Kingdom
2010
Aftertaste
2021 • Denise
Puberty Blues
2012 • Yvonne Hennessey