Kris McQuade

Kris McQuade

73 · Born: Jan 1, 1952

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1952 Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Kris McQuade, a multifaceted and accomplished Australian actress, took her very first breath in the year 1952, amidst the serene and picturesque coastal town of Coffs Harbour, which is nestled within the stunning state of New South Wales, Australia.

Throughout the entirety of her distinguished and storied profession, McQuade has made a profound and lasting impact on the vast and multifaceted realm of entertainment, garnering widespread acclaim and admiration for her consistently captivating and memorable performances in a diverse and eclectic assortment of film and television productions.

Notably, one of the most prominent roles she has undertaken thus far in her illustrious career is her captivating performance in the 2021 action-packed adventure film "Mortal Kombat", a contemporary reimagining of the iconic video game franchise that has captivated audiences for decades.

The talented actress, McQuade, had already demonstrated her remarkable range and adaptability in the 2003 biographical crime drama "Ned Kelly", a cinematic masterpiece that delves into the fascinating life and times of the notorious Australian outlaw, Ned Kelly, whose exploits have captivated audiences for generations.

Baz Luhrmann's 1992 cinematic masterpiece, "Strictly Ballroom", boasts an impressive array of talented individuals, with one notable performance standing out in particular - that of McQuade, whose memorable turn in this romantic comedy-drama has left a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.

Career

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2024
The Twelve
The Twelve as Bernice Price
{"id":103844524,"title":"Deadloch","year":2023,"character":"Victoria O'Dwyer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/deadloch","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/uqrvj4faq8k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/uqrvj4faq8k0.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
Deadloch
Deadloch as Victoria O'Dwyer
{"id":167155,"title":"Mortal Kombat","year":"2021","character":"Cargo Plane Pilot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mortal-kombat-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5q2klu2b9ld0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5q2klu2b9ld0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat as Cargo Plane Pilot
{"id":103839673,"title":"The Tailings","year":2021,"character":"Laurie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-tailings","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103839673.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103839673.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":112377,"title":"Cargo","year":"2017","character":"Etta","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cargo-2017","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1mgu0e6rhefg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1mgu0e6rhefg.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Cargo
Cargo as Etta
{"id":12205,"title":"Rosehaven","year":2016,"character":"Barbara McCallum","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/rosehaven","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_12205.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_12205.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Rosehaven
Rosehaven as Barbara McCallum
{"id":144628,"title":"Getting Frank Gehry","year":"2015","character":"Narrator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/getting-frank-gehry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_144628.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_144628.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":1177,"title":"Wentworth","year":2013,"character":"Jacs Holt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/wentworth","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6to0curcdmg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6to0curcdmg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Wentworth
Wentworth as Jacs Holt
{"id":7499,"title":"Killing Time","year":2011,"character":"Kath Pettingill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/killing-time-au","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7499.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Killing Time
Killing Time as Kath Pettingill
{"id":45277,"title":"Subdivision","year":"2009","character":"Betty Kelly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/subdivision","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_45277.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_45277.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Subdivision
Subdivision as Betty Kelly
{"id":9391,"title":"December Boys","year":"2007","character":"Mrs. McAnsh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/december-boys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/54rmq9hf19h0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/54rmq9hf19h0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
December Boys
December Boys as Mrs. McAnsh
{"id":107782,"title":"Hell Has Harbour Views","year":"2005","character":"Pam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hell-has-harbour-views","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_107782.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_107782.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":7983,"title":"Supernova","year":2005,"character":"Prof. Pip Cartwright","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/supernova","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7983.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7983.jpg"},"released":1}
Supernova
Supernova as Prof. Pip Cartwright
{"id":9270,"title":"Ned Kelly","year":"2003","character":"Ellen Kelly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ned-kelly","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1k0nc2v5gt5g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1k0nc2v5gt5g.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Ned Kelly
Ned Kelly as Ellen Kelly
{"id":153197,"title":"Preservation","year":"2003","character":"Mrs Harrison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/preservation-2003","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153197.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153197.jpg"},"released":1}
Preservation
Preservation as Mrs Harrison
{"id":85117,"title":"Mullet","year":"2001","character":"Gwen Maloney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mullet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85117.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85117.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Mullet
Mullet as Gwen Maloney
{"id":54264,"title":"Better Than Sex","year":"2000","character":"Taxi Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/better-than-sex","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54264.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54264.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Better Than Sex
Better Than Sex as Taxi Driver
{"id":155270,"title":"The Farm","year":"2000","character":"Pat McCormick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-farm-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155270.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155270.jpg"},"released":1}
The Farm
The Farm as Pat McCormick
{"id":147296,"title":"McLeod's Daughters","year":"1996","character":"Meg","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mcleods-daughters-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_147296.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_147296.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":57753,"title":"Billy's Holiday","year":"1995","character":"Kate Hammond","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/billys-holiday-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57753.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57753.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Billy's Holiday
Billy's Holiday as Kate Hammond
{"id":190667,"title":"Gorgeous","year":"1995","character":"Deirdre (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gorgeous","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_190667.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_190667.jpg"},"released":1}
Gorgeous
Gorgeous as Deirdre (voice)
{"id":158551,"title":"Broken Highway","year":"1993","character":"Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/broken-highway","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158551.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158551.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":4830,"title":"Strictly Ballroom","year":"1992","character":"Charm Leachman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strictly-ballroom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ka3lpb3u2n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ka3lpb3u2n0.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Strictly Ballroom
Strictly Ballroom as Charm Leachman
{"id":158188,"title":"Resistance","year":"1992","character":"Ruth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/resistance-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158188.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158188.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":185436,"title":"Rose Against the Odds","year":"1991","character":"Shirley Rennie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rose-against-the-odds","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185436.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Rose Against the Odds
Rose Against the Odds as Shirley Rennie
{"id":62167,"title":"2 Friends","year":"1986","character":"Janet","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/2-friends","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62167.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62167.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
2 Friends
2 Friends as Janet
{"id":123688,"title":"The Surfer","year":"1986","character":"Trish","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-surfer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_123688.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_123688.jpg"},"released":1}
The Surfer
The Surfer as Trish
{"id":62480,"title":"The Coca-Cola Kid","year":"1985","character":"Juliana","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-coca-cola-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7s7bkf05km70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7s7bkf05km70.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":161933,"title":"Remember Me","year":"1985","character":"Sue","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/remember-me-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161933.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161933.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":63137,"title":"Now and Forever","year":"1983","character":"Matilda Spencer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/now-and-forever","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63137.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63137.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Now and Forever
Now and Forever as Matilda Spencer
{"id":63146,"title":"Buddies","year":"1983","character":"Stella","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/buddies-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63146.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63146.jpg"},"released":1}
Buddies
Buddies as Stella
{"id":63437,"title":"Fighting Back","year":"1982","character":"Mrs. Goodwood","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fighting-back-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63437.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63437.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Fighting Back
Fighting Back as Mrs. Goodwood
{"id":63388,"title":"Lonely Hearts","year":"1982","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lonely-hearts-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63388.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63388.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":163617,"title":"Kostas","year":"1979","character":"Jenny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kostas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163617.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163617.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Kostas
Kostas as Jenny
{"id":185981,"title":"Harvest of Hate","year":"1979","character":"Ruth Grant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/harvest-of-hate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185981.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185981.jpg"},"released":1}
Harvest of Hate
Harvest of Hate as Ruth Grant
{"id":164571,"title":"The Firm Man","year":"1975","character":"Secretary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-firm-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164571.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164571.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
The Firm Man
The Firm Man as Secretary
{"id":164412,"title":"The True Story of Eskimo Nell","year":"1975","character":"Lil","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-true-story-of-eskimo-nell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164412.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164412.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":86447,"title":"Alvin Rides Again, and Again! And Again! And Again!","year":"1974","character":"Mandy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alvin-rides-again-and-again-and-again-and-again","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86447.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86447.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":94280,"title":"Come Out Fighting","year":"1973","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/come-out-fighting","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94280.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94280.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":164600,"title":"Alvin Purple","year":"1973","character":"Samantha","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alvin-purple","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164600.jpg"},"released":1}
Alvin Purple
Alvin Purple as Samantha