Alexandra Schepisi ( ) (born ) is an Australian actress.
Early life Schepisi was born and raised in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She is the daughter of filmmaker Fred Schepisi and casting director Rhonda (nee Finlayson) Schepisi; through her mother, she is the niece of actor, writer and director Jon Finlayson. She obtained her bachelor's degree in dramatic art from Victorian College of the Arts in 1997.
Career Schepisi made her acting debut as a baby, a cameo as the axe murdered Baby Hersey in the 1978 drama film The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, which her father scripted, directed and filmed in mid-1977. In 2011, as an adult, she appeared in another film of her father's, The Eye of the Storm (2011).
Schepisi has performed on stage, including the Melbourne Theatre Company production A Doll's House.
Schepisi has appeared in a number of Australian films and television shows. Her TV acting credits include The Secret Life of Us (2001), MDA (2002), Underbelly (2008), and Devil's Dust (2012). On the other hand, she starred in films The Boys Are Back (2009), Matching Jack (2010).
Schepisi has directed two short films.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes1978The Chant of Jimmie BlacksmithBaby Healeycameo, while a baby2007Little DeathsEmma2009The Boys Are BackBirthday Party Mother2010Matching JackJanice2011The Eye of the StormFlora Manhood
Television Year Title Role Notes1994Baby Bath MassacreAmberTV movie1994, 1998, 2003Blue HeelersMelissa / Stephanie White / Pam Patterson3 episodes (1994 as Alex Schepisi)1995Eat My ShortsLisaEpisode: "Smile a Ton"1998State CoronerDr. Ann GeromeEpisode: "The Gift of Life"SeaChangeImogen WilkesEpisode: "Looking Forward to the Past"1999Witch HuntLinda ThomasTV movie2002MDAEdwina 'Ed' DavisRecurring role (season 1)2004–2005The Secret Life of UsLucy BeckwithMain cast (season 4)2005Last Man StandingBonnie2 episodesHeartbreak TourCarmenTV movie2008UnderbellyMishy Merceica2 episodes2009City HomicideAlexandra MistoEpisode: "The Forgotten"2011My PlaceGranny Sarah / SarahRecurring role (season 2)2012Devil's DustKaren Banton2 episodesJack Irish: Black TideMeryl CanettiTV movie2014House HusbandsSiennaEpisode: "3.12"2017The LeftoversThe WomanEpisode: "The Book of Kevin"2020WentworthCynthia RattrayRecurring role (season 8)2021The NewsreaderCaroline GibsonEpisode: "No More Lies"2022Lessons for LiveStreamAmandaEpisode: "Caller Feedback"2023Crazy Fun ParkFelicityRecurring role (season 1)2025The Narrow Road to the Deep NorthHelen Lansbury1 episode
Awards Year Award Title Category Outcome Source2011Australian Academy of Cinema and Television ArtsThe Eye of the StormBest Actress in a Supporting Role 2012Film Critics Circle of AustraliaBest Supporting Actress
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