Alison Bruce ^{Featured Popular}

FEATURE FILM

2007Reckless Behaviour, 'Ms Leister'
Lifetime Network USA, Dir. Donald Wyre
2006The Tattooist, 'Charge Nurse'
Touchdown, Dir. Peter Burger
2005The World's Fastest Indian, 'Doctor'
2929 Productions, Dir. Roger Donaldson
2003Spooked, 'Sheila Miller'
Silverscreen Productions, Dir. Geoff Murphy
1999Magik & Rose, 'Magik'
Kahukura Productions, Dir. Vanessa Alexander
1992Alex, 'Reporter'
Isambard Productions, Dir. Megan Simpson
1992Rainbow Warrior, 'Leslie Holbrook'
Bonny Dore Productions, Dir. Michael Tuchner
1991Old Score, 'Ngaire Morgan'
New Zealand Film Commission, Dir. Alan Clayton
1991End of the Golden Weather, 'Aunty Kass'
Blue Dolphin Film, Dir. Ian Mune
1989An Angel at my Table, 'Dora'
ABC, Dir. Jane Campion
1989User Friendly, 'Augusta'
Film Konstruction, Dir. Gregor Nichols
1984The Minders, 'Katherine'
Dir. Melanie Reed

TELEVISION

2010The Almighty Johnsons, 'Agnetha' (core cast)
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors
2010Avalon High (tele-feature), 'Coach Miganov'
Ranger Productions Ltd, Dir. Stuart Gillard 
09-10 Legend of the Seeker: series II, 'Sister Verna' (recurring)
The Walt Disney Company (NZ) Limited, Various directors

2009This Is Not My Life, 'Jude'
GRST Limited, Dir. Robert Sarkies
2008Life's a Riot (tele-feature), 'Nell Edwards' (lead)
Riot Productions, Dir. Ian Mune
2008The Pretender, 'Lush'
Great Southern Television
05-06Maddigan's Quest, 'Witchfinder'
South Pacific Pictures
01-03Mercy Peak, 'Louise' (core-cast)
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors
00-01Being Eve, 'Viv' (core-cast)
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors
00-01Street Legal: series I & II, 'Judge Ludlam' (recurring)
Screenworks, Various directors
2000Xena: Warrior Princess, 'Kahina'
Pacific Renaissance Pictures , Various directors
1999Xena: Warrior Princess, 'Talia'
Pacific Renaissance Pictures, Various directors
1998Young Hercules, 'Simula'
Pacific Island Pictures
1998Shortland Street, 'Lindsay Maguire'
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors
1997The Chosen, 'Denise'
Dir. Mike Smith
1996City Life, 'Katherine Dwyer'
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors
1995Hercules, 'Postera'
Pacific Renaissance Pictures, Various directors
1994Coverstory, 'Karen'
Gibson Group, Various directors
1993Shortland Street, 'Danny Williams'
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors
1993Marlin Bay: series II, 'Lisa Hendry'
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors
1990Star Runner, 'Carol West'
Dir. Peter Sharpe
1990Shark in the Park, 'Guest'
Dir. Yvonne McKay
1990Within the Law, 'Anna Roderick'
Dir. Tony Holden
1986Adventurer, 'Savoy Banks'
Dir. Chris Bailey

THEATRE

2010 The Arrival, 'Performer'
Red Leap Theatre at the NZ International Arts Festival, Dir. Julie Nolan & Kate Parker

2009Holding the Man, 'Various'
Silo Theatre, Dir. Shane Bosher
2009The Arrival, 'Performer'
adapted by Red Leap Theatre (Kate Parker, Julie Nolan & cast) AK09
2008Little Dog Laughed, 'Diane'
Silo Theatre, Dir. Shane Bosher
2007Some Girls, 'Lindsay'
Silo Theatre, Dir. Margaret-Mary Hollins
2005The Mercy Seat, 'Abby'
Silo Theatre, Dir. Rachel House
2004Spreading Out, 'Jane'
Auckland Theatre Company
1998The Cherry Orchard, 'Ensemble'
Herald Theatre, Dir. Vadim Ledogorov
1996Market Forces
Watershed Theatre
1994Hamlet
Winter Shakespeare
1992The Rose Tattoo, 'Miss York'
Mercury Theatre
1992Glorious Ruins, 'Melissa'
Mercury Theatre
1991Via Satellite, 'Chrissie'
Mercury Theatre
1990The Three Penny Opera, 'Various'
Inside Out Theatre
86-89Various plays for Mercury Theatre

AWARDS

2006Best Performance in a Short Film
NZ Screen Awards
02-03Best Supporting Actress
AFTA Television Awards

TELEVISION COMMERCIALS

2007Ingham Chicken
NZ
2006Betty Crocker
NZ
2006Boots
UK
2006Eta Dressings
NZ
2006Westpac
Australia
2004Arnotts Jatz
NZ

TRAINING

1982Theatre Corporate Drama
Theatre Corporate Drama School
75-81Theatre Corporate
Acting workshops
1978Keskidee Theatre & Red Mole workshops
AYT Summer School

FEATURE FILM

2007Reckless Behaviour, 'Ms Leister'
Lifetime Network USA, Dir. Donald Wyre
2006The Tattooist, 'Charge Nurse'
Touchdown, Dir. Peter Burger
2005The World's Fastest Indian, 'Doctor'
2929 Productions, Dir. Roger Donaldson
2003Spooked, 'Sheila Miller'
Silverscreen Productions, Dir. Geoff Murphy
1989An Angel at my Table, 'Dora'
ABC, Dir. Jane Campion

TELEVISION

2010The Almighty Johnsons, 'Agnetha' (core cast)
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors
2010Avalon High (tele-feature), 'Coach Miganov'
Ranger Productions Ltd, Dir. Stuart Gillard 
09-10 Legend of the Seeker: series II, 'Sister Verna' (recurring)
The Walt Disney Company (NZ) Limited, Various directors

2009This Is Not My Life, 'Jude' (recurring)
GRST Limited, Dir. Robert Sarkies
2008Life's a Riot, (tele-feature) 'Nell Edwards' (lead)
Riot Productions, Dir. Ian Mune
2008The Pretender, 'Lush'
Great Southern Television
05-06Maddigan's Quest, 'Witchfinder'
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors

THEATRE

2010 The Arrival, 'Performer'
Red Leap Theatre at the NZ International Arts Festival, Dir. Julie Nolan & Kate Parker

2009Holding the Man, 'Various'
Silo Theatre, Dir. Shane Bosher
2009The Arrival, 'Performer'
adapted by Red Leap Theatre (Kate Parker, Julie Nolan & cast) AK09
2008Little Dog Laughed, 'Diane'
Silo Theatre, Dir. Shane Bosher
2007Some Girls, 'Lindsay'
Silo Theatre, Dir. Margaret-Mary Hollins

AWARDS

2006Best Performance in a Short Film
NZ Screen Awards
02-03Best Supporting Actress
AFTA Television Awards

 

Voice

Skills

• Full Licence

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• Notes:
• Experienced voice over artist. Radio plays. Can drive manual and automatic.

 

Vocal Skills

• Accents:
• American (standard)
• New York
• British