Elizabeth Tanner (born 1970) is an Australian stage and television actress best known for her roles as Bronwyn Craig in the television series All Saints and as Bridget Westfall in Wentworth.
Early life Tanner grew up in Victoria, Australia, graduating from the University of Ballarat in 1993, with a Bachelor of Performing Arts. She has an older brother.
Career Tanner began her career in theatre and made several guest appearances on Victorian based productions before landing her first big role as Zoe Marshall in the short lived Channel 9 soap Pacific Drive from 1996 to 1997.
Tanner then moved to Sydney to pursue more acting opportunities and in 1998, began starring in the hospital drama All Saints as Bronwyn (Bron) Craig until she exited the series in 2003. Tanner's character was well received during her time on the show, winning Logie Awards for her role in 2002 and 2003.
In 2004, after returning to Victoria, she starred in the short lived television series Fireflies and then the Australian drama series headLand from 2005 to 2006. From 2009 to 2011 she starred as Michelle LeTourneau in Rescue: Special Ops. In 2015 Tanner was announced for series three of Australian prison drama Wentworth, playing forensic psychologist Bridget Westfall. She appeared from seasons three to six, departing the series in 2018, Tanner has since appeared regularly at Wentworth fan conventions in the UK and US. In 2020, Tanner was announced as part of the cast for Amazon Prime series Back to the Rafters. Tanner has her own theatre company, 'Mad as Us'.
Awards During her run on All Saints, she gained a total of seven Logie nominations in categories including Most Popular New Female Talent and Most Outstanding Actress and Best Personality on Australian Television. Tanner won Most Popular Actress Logie Awards in 2002 and 2003 for her role as Bron.
Personal life Tanner was previously in a relationship with All Saints co-star Brian Vriends with whom she shares a daughter. She has two other children.
She currently resides in Ballarat, Victoria.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1996Life Jane Feature film 2008Little Wings Claire Short film 2011These Empty Streets Susie Short film 2013 Gail Lang Anthology film, segment: "Damaged Goods" 2016Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows Sarah Riles Feature film
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref 1992Bony Jenny TV series, episode: "Surf, Sun, Sand.... and Murder" 1993; 1994Neighbours Kay / Lynette Thorneycroft TV series, 6 episodes 1994; 1995Blue Heelers Heather / Holly McLeod TV series, 2 episodes: "Nowhere to Run" / "Motherlove"1995 Frontline Patient TV series, episode: "Office Mole" Brodie TV series, episode: "The Foundling" 1996Pacific Drive Zoe Marshall TV series, 17 episodes 1998–2003All Saints Bronwyn Craig TV series, seasons 1–6, 219 episodes (main role) 2003Stingers Ava Ryan TV series, episode: "Sleeping with the Enemy"2004Fireflies Lill Yengill TV movie (main role)Rapid Response Sergeant Jessica Mack TV pilot (unaired) (main role) 2005–2006headLand Grace Palmer TV series, 58 episodes (main role) 2006BlackJack: At the Gates Stephanie Turner TV film2008Scorched Lizzie Francia TV movieScorched Lizzie Francia TV series, 22 episodesRush Robyn Hume TV series, episode: "1.8" 2009–2011Rescue: Special Ops Michelle Letourneau TV series, 48 episodes (main role) 2012Mrs Biggs Norma TV miniseries, 2 episodes 2013–2016Nowhere Boys Sarah Riles TV series, seasons 1–2, 13 episodes 2016 Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows Sarah Riles TV movie 2015–2018Wentworth Bridget Westfall TV series, seasons 3–6, 33 episodes 2019Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries Florence Astor TV series, 1 episode: "Just Murdered"2021Wentworth: The Fall Girl Bridget Westfall Podcast series, 8 episodesFisk Annabelle TV series, 1 episode: "Portrait of a Lady"Back to the Rafters Tessa Blake TV series, 5 episodes2025NeighboursYvette RamsayGuest role: 2 episodes
Theatre Year Title Role Company Ref 1994Cuckoo Lead Victorian regional tour with Barnstorm Theatre Company 1994Rebellion: Inca Eureka Lead Barnstorm Theatre CompanyEmerald City Helen Queensland Theatre Company 1999Art of Penetration Lead Belvoir Street Theatre 2013Burning June Matthews Mad as Us 2015Abigail's Party Bev Mad as Us / Geelong Production Company 2024Between the Sheets Lead UK / US / AUS Tour
References
External links AustralianTelevision.net – All Saints profiles: Libby Tanner
Libby Tanner at LMCM