Jennifer Kay Ludlam (born 23 July 1951 in Taumarunui, New Zealand) is a New Zealand-born actress, who remains best known for her roles in Australian television.
Acting roles In Australia, she was a regular cast member in the short-lived soap opera Waterloo Station (1983) followed by guest stints on Prisoner (as Janice Grant in 1985), and Sons and Daughters. She was also a presenter on the long-running ABC children's TV series Play School. Returning to New Zealand, Ludlam has had roles in several television shows, movies and theatre productions.
Honours In the 2005 New Year Honours, Ludlam was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the theatre.
Filmography Film
Year Title Role Notes1996Gravity & GraceCeal2008Second Hand WeddingDoctor2008Apron SpringsLorna2011HaurakiBevShort
Television Year Title Role Notes1976The Park Terrace MurderCatherine GlynnTV film1978Gather Your DreamsBrendaTV series1978Radio WavesKate WebsterTV series1980PrisonerCheryl ScottEpisodes: "1.154", "1.156"1981Mortimer's PatchBeverly MarquandEpisode: "Tagged"BellamyMary StokesEpisode: "The Bank You Can Trust"1982Mary WatsonEpisodes: "Stirring the Possum: Parts 1 & 2"1984Carson's LawHelen FergusonEpisode: "Virtue Defiled"1984-1986Play SchoolPresenterTV series1985PrisonerJanice GrantRecurring roleCuckoo LandPetuniaTV series1986Sons and DaughtersMicky PrattRecurring role1989–90Shark in the ParkDiane, Josie TuckerEpisodes: "Lamb to the Slaughter", "Ten-Zero, Dingo"1991UndercoverSandyTV film1992, 2010, 2011, 2014–2023Shortland StreetBeverly Lucas, Leanne Black-JohnsonMinor role, Regular role1993Typhon's PeopleAnnieTV film1994Hercules and the Amazon WomenAlcmeneTV film1999SylviaEpisode: "The Pirate"2006CycloneEpisode: "Wormwood"2012GoldenTV series2013Sonya WhitwellMain role
References
External links
Profile at NZ On Screen