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Simone Buchanan

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Simone Buchanan

Born March 11, 1968 in Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia14 films

Simone Buchanan (born 11 March 1968) is an Australian film and television actress, and television director. She is best known for her television roles as Debbie Kelly in Australia's most successful and longest running sitcom Hey Dad...!

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Simone Buchanan went on to star alongside Deborah Lee Furness in internationally acclaimed feature film Shame. Simone has also starred in many television dramas including Neighbours, McLeod's Daughters, Blue Heelers, Water Rats, All Saints, Pacific Drive, A Country Practice, Sons and Daughters and Upper Middle Bogan. Her film credits include: Forced Entry, Push, High Country, Doctors and Nurses , My Brilliant Career, Patrick alongside Rachel Griffiths and Charles Dance and most recently Boar starring alongside Huge Sheridan and John Jarratt. She has been married to Brett Smith since April 5, 2008. They have two children.

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The Possessed posterFirst watchThe Possessed20216.3as CarissaA man with the ability to exorcise demons fights to protect his loved ones after a sudden surge in demonic possessions.View film

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My Brilliant Career poster6.2My Brilliant Career1979Girl at the Window poster5.7Girl at the Window2022Patrick poster4.9Patrick2013Boar poster5.3Boar2018

Filmography

14 films as actor
  1. 2022Girl at the WindowChristina Ellis
  2. 2021The PossessedCarissa
  3. 2018BoarDebbie
  4. 2013PatrickPatrick's Mother
  5. 2006End of TownMother
  6. 1988ShameLizzie Curtis
  7. 1986Run Chrissie Run!Cathy
  8. 1986Platypus CoveJenny Nelson
  9. 1984High CountryDebbie Lomax
  10. 1982Mystery at Castle HouseKate
  11. 1981Doctors & NursesJane Gilmour
  12. 1981Run Rebecca, Run!Rebecca
  13. 1979My Brilliant CareerMary Anne
  14. 1978A Good Thing GoingCathy Harris