Maggie Dence

Maggie Dence

83 · Born: Feb 1, 1942

Personal Details

BornFeb 1, 1942 Victoria, Australia

Biography

Maggie's introduction to the captivating realm of theatrical performances commenced at a tender age of sixteen, thereby inaugurating a trajectory of remarkable success that would forever alter the trajectory of her life.

As her professional trajectory continued to unfold, she went on to secure a string of high-profile television roles that would ultimately propel her to the pinnacle of the entertainment industry. One such notable character was Rose, a pivotal figure in the esteemed drama series "The Sullivans", which garnered widespread acclaim and recognition. Similarly, her portrayal of Bev Baker in the critically acclaimed Australian soap opera "Prisoner" earned her widespread recognition and praise. Furthermore, her role as Dorothy Burke in the widely popular Australian television series "Neighbours" cemented her status as a household name, solidifying her position at the forefront of the entertainment industry.

Maggie's impressive achievements in her initial roles led to her being highly coveted as a performer on the UK pantomime circuit throughout the 1990s, a phenomenon that was eerily mirrored by several other distinguished Australian soap opera actors of her time.

Career

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2023
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2022
The Legend of Molly Johnson
The Legend of Molly Johnson as Mrs. Shirley McGuiness
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2019
Frayed
Frayed as Mrs. Atkins
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2013
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2008
Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue as Olive Hammond
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2005
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2003
Danny Deckchair
Danny Deckchair as Meredith Butcher
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Peter Pan
Peter Pan as Lady Quiller Couch
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2001
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1989
Luigis Ladies
Luigis Ladies as Shandra
{"id":62586,"title":"The Perfectionist","year":"1985","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-perfectionist","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62586.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62586.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
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1983
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1982
The Best of Friends
The Best of Friends as Shop Assistant
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1980
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1976
The Sullivans
The Sullivans as Rose Sullivan / Aunty Rose
{"id":13511,"title":"Wake in Fright","year":"1971","character":"Receptionist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wake-in-fright","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13511.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13511.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Wake in Fright
Wake in Fright as Receptionist