Penny McNamee is an incredibly talented and accomplished actress, boasting an impressive repertoire of roles across television, film, and musical theatre in Australia and the United States.
From May 2016, McNamee has been captivating audiences as the beloved Dr. Tori Morgan in Australia's most popular television series, "Home and Away", earning a nomination for a prestigious Logie Award in the process.
Prior to her stint in "Home and Away", McNamee spent three years living in New York, where she landed notable roles in several prominent television shows, including "Political Animals" (USA),"Elementary" (CBS),and "Blue Bloods" (CBS).
In addition to her American screen credits, McNamee has also made a significant impact in Australian television, with notable roles in the Steven Spielberg mini-series "The Pacific", Stephen King's mini-series "Salem's Lot", and John Duigan's feature film "Careless Love". Her impressive guest appearances include "White Collar Blue" (Ch10),"All Saints" (Ch7),"Headland" (Ch7),and "Satisfaction" (Foxtel).
On the stage, McNamee has demonstrated her remarkable range and versatility, originating the role of Nessarose in the Australian production of "Wicked!", for which she won the 2009 Green Room Award. She also originated the role of Jennifer in Cameron Mackintosh's production of "The Witches of Eastwick", earning a nomination for a Mo Award in the process. In the United States, McNamee took on the lead role of Jerusha Abbott in the new musical "Daddy Long Legs". Upon returning to Australia in 2015, McNamee brought her remarkable talents to the stage once again, playing the iconic role of Mary Poppins at Sydney's Riverside Theatre.
