Helen Christinson Explained

Helen Christinson is an Australian born actress. She has appeared in a number of stage, film and television productions.

Biography

Helen Christinson was born and raised in Brisbane, Queensland. She graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting). Prior to finishing her acting degree, she was cast in the lead role of the world premiere of The Drowning Bride at La Boîte Theatre. She was nominated for a Matilda Award for best actress for her portrayal of the dual roles of Ellen and Sarmitte.[1]

Following her professional debut, she secured the role of Amanda Webster in QTC's production of Noël Coward's Private Lives directed by Michael Gow and received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the volatile Amanda.[2]

Christinson has continued to perform in numerous theatre productions across Australia including The 39 Steps,[3] Macbeth,[4] for which she was again nominated for a Matilda Best Actress Award,[5] and A Doll's House,[6] for which she won a Matilda Best Actress Award for her portrayal of Nora.[7]

Christinson's film credits include Reef n Beef, Harrisville and The Underdog's Tale.[8]

She has also appeared in the ABC's World War II drama Sisters of War.[9]

Performing credits

Theatre

Films

Short films

Television

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archives of Winners & Nominees . Matilda Awards . 2015-09-19 . 5 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160405211158/http://matildaawards.com.au/html/archives.html#m05 . dead .
  2. Web site: M/C Reviews - The Courage of a Coward: QTC’s Private Lives . Reviews.media-culture.org.au . 2006-11-04 . 2015-09-19 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518095306/http://reviews.media-culture.org.au/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=1643 . 2015-05-18 .
  3. Web site: The 39 Steps | Melbourne Theatre Company . Australianstage.com.au . 2008-04-12 . 2015-09-19.
  4. Web site: Macbeth vs the Amphitheatre | ArtsHub Australia . Performing.artshub.com.au . 2010-09-13 . 2015-09-19.
  5. Web site: Archives of Winners & Nominees . Matilda Awards . 2015-09-19 . 5 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160405211158/http://matildaawards.com.au/html/archives.html#m10 . dead .
  6. Web site: Review: A Doll's House (Brisbane Festival) . Limelightmagazine.com.au . 2014-09-12 . 2015-09-19.
  7. Web site: Matilda Awards . Matilda Awards . 2015-09-19.
  8. Web site: Helen Christinson. IMDb.com. 2015-09-19.
  9. Web site: Sisters of War - Christian Movie/Film DVD . Christianfilmdatabase.com . 2014-06-20 . 2015-09-19.