Bridie Carter
Bridie Carter | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1970 Melbourne, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Known for | Tess Silverman McLeod in McLeod's Daughters |
Bridie Carter (born 18 December 1970) is an Australian actress widely recognized for her leading portrayal of Tess Silverman McLeod in the television drama series McLeod's Daughters.
Early life
Carter was born in Melbourne, Australia, as the oldest of three siblings. Her mother, Kiffy Rubbo, held the position of gallery director.
Career
Starting her acting journey at the age of six, Carter honed her skills at Melbourne’s Bouverie Street Theatre and later completed her studies at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1994. She rose to fame through her role as Tess Silverman McLeod on Nine Network’s McLeod's Daughters, appearing in its initial six seasons. This role brought her several nominations for Silver and Gold Logies, including a nod for Most Outstanding Actress in 2004.
Her television work spans appearances in series such as G.P., Water Rats, All Saints, and Murder Call. Additionally, she played Senior Constable Debbie Curtis in the series Above the Law.
On stage, Carter performed in No Names No Packdrill (2006) at Sydney’s Parade Theatre and reunited with former McLeod's Daughters colleague Aaron Jeffery in A.R. Gurney’s play Love Letters (2009).
In 2011, she appeared on both Seven Network’s Wild Boys and Nine Network’s Rescue: Special Ops. Between 2015 and 2018, Carter held a principal role throughout all three seasons of the comedy-drama series 800 Words.
In 2020, Carter joined the cast of Seven Network’s soap opera Home and Away as Susie McAllister. This marked her third character on the show following guest roles in 1995 and 1999. She made her debut as Susie during season 34 (February 2021) and exited the series on 31 March 2021.
Personal life
Carter married clothing designer Michael Wilson in May 2004; together they have two children.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Fresh Air | E | |
| 1999 | Envy | Kirsty | |
| 2010 | I Love You Too | Marie | |
| 2011 | There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake | Mother | Short film |
| 2011 | Ragtime | Kate | Short film |
| 2012 | The Things My Father Never Taught Me | Mary | Short film |
| 2015 | Skin | Carol | Short film |
| 2015 | Nostalgia | Carolyn | Short film |
| 2016 | Emo the Musical | Mrs. Doyle |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Neighbours | Andrea | Guest appearance, season 6, one episode |
| 1995 | Home and Away | Toni Jarvis | Guest role, season 8, two episodes |
| 1996 | G.P. | Dr. Amanda Selwyn | "Sing Me a Lullaby" episode |
| 1997 | Simone de Beauvoir's Babies | Dating Agent | miniseries format |
| 1997 | Kangaroo Palace | Dianne | Television film |
| 1997 | Water Rats | Joanne Calvert | "Blood Trail" and "Dead or Alive" episodes |
| 1998 | All Saints | Karen McCarthur | "Cards on the Table" episode |
| 1999 | 'Home and Away' | 'Brooke Taylor' | 'Recurring role across five episodes, season 12' |
| 2000 | Above the Law | Debbie Curtis | Lead character |
| 2000 | Murder Call | Jessica Millay | Episode titled "Done to Death" |
| 2001 | 'My Husband, My Killer' | Janey | Television film |
| 2001–06 | McLeod's Daughters | Tess Silverman McLeod | Main cast for seasons 1 through 6 (135 episodes) |
| 2007 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself | Contestant and winner |
| 2011 | Rescue: Special Ops | Stephanie Rouse | Episode "The Dunes" |
| 2011 | Wild Boys | Victoria | Episode "1.3" |
| 2014 | It's a Date | Sharna | Episode "Should You Re-Connect with an Old Flame?" |
| 2015–18 | 800 Words | Jan | Principal role across all three seasons (40 episodes) |
| 2021 | Home and Away | Susie McAllister | Recurring role during season 34 (20 episodes) |
| 2022 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself | Contestant |
Awards and nominations
- 2003 Nominated: Silver Logie Award for Most Popular Actress for McLeod's Daughters
- 2004 Nominated: Silver Logie Award for Most Popular Actress and Most Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for McLeod's Daughters
- 2005 Nominated: Silver Logie Award for Most Popular Actress alongside Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, both for McLeod's Daughters
- 2006 Nominated: Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television for McLeod's Daughters