Robyn Malcolm

Robyn Malcolm

60 · Born: Mar 15, 1965

Personal Details

BornMar 15, 1965 Ashburton, New Zealand

Biography

Robyn Malcolm is a renowned New Zealand actress, distinguished for her extensive and diverse body of work in film, television, and theatre across New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

As a versatile performer, Malcolm has effortlessly navigated a wide range of roles in both comedies and dramas, earning her widespread recognition and acclaim.

Her most iconic and beloved role to date is undoubtedly that of the formidable matriarch Cheryl West in New Zealand's highly acclaimed television dramedy Outrageous Fortune (2005). Throughout the show's six-season run, Malcolm's exceptional acting prowess earned her an impressive 11 awards, solidifying her status as a household name in New Zealand.

Furthermore, Malcolm's international breakthrough came with her portrayal of the haplessly comical Anita in Jane Campion's critically acclaimed television series Top of the Lake (2013),cementing her reputation as a masterful performer.

Throughout her illustrious career, Malcolm has amassed an impressive collection of over 15 awards and accolades for her outstanding work in New Zealand and Australia, in addition to serving as the Co-Director of The New Zealand Actors Company.

In her personal life, Malcolm resides in New Zealand with her two sons.

Career

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2025
Pike River
Pike River as Sonya Rockhouse
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The Survivors
The Survivors as Verity Elliott
{"id":241125,"title":"The Moon Is Upside Down","year":"2023","character":"Hilary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-moon-is-upside-down","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_241125.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_241125.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
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2022
Black Bird
Black Bird as Sammy Keene
{"id":169468,"title":"This Town","year":"2020","character":"Pam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/this-town-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_169468.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_169468.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
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2018
Harrow
Harrow as Maxine Pavich
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The Outpost
The Outpost as Elinor
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{"id":121072,"title":"Hostiles","year":"2017","character":"Minnie McCowan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hostiles-2017","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4qlqas7nld50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4qlqas7nld50.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Hostiles
Hostiles as Minnie McCowan
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Wake in Fright
Wake in Fright as Ursula Hynes
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Wanted
Wanted as Donna Walsh
{"id":7119,"title":"The Code","year":2016,"character":"Marina Baxter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-code-au","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7119.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7119.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
The Code
The Code as Marina Baxter
{"id":7263,"title":"Upper Middle Bogan","year":2016,"character":"Julie Wheeler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/upper-middle-bogan","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7263.jpg"},"released":1}
Upper Middle Bogan
Upper Middle Bogan as Julie Wheeler
{"id":103830533,"title":"Agent Anna","year":2014,"character":"Anna Kingston","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/agent-anna","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103830533.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103830533.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Agent Anna
Agent Anna as Anna Kingston
{"id":5633,"title":"Drift","year":"2013","character":"Kat Kelly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/drift","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4rvlhe3vf630.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4rvlhe3vf630.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Drift
Drift as Kat Kelly
{"id":8739,"title":"Top of the Lake","year":2013,"character":"Anita","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/top-of-the-lake","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7rv8duchu4p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7rv8duchu4p0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":12914,"title":"Burning Man","year":"2011","character":"Kathryn Dent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/burning-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5l1v8jieu7t0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5l1v8jieu7t0.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Burning Man
Burning Man as Kathryn Dent
{"id":44213,"title":"The Hopes & Dreams of Gazza Snell","year":"2010","character":"Gail","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hopes-dreams-of-gazza-snell-2010","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_44213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_44213.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
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Outrageous Fortune
Outrageous Fortune as Cheryl West
{"id":2667,"title":"Boogeyman","year":"2005","character":"Dr. Matheson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boogeyman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5t6jm53k3ih0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5t6jm53k3ih0.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Boogeyman
Boogeyman as Dr. Matheson
{"id":52484,"title":"Perfect Strangers","year":"2003","character":"Aileen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/perfect-strangers-2003","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52484.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52484.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":317,"title":"The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers","year":"2002","character":"Morwen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1dv8qqq0ssuo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1dv8qqq0ssuo.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":9736,"title":"Shortland Street","year":1995,"character":"Ellen Crozier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/shortland-street","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9736.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9736.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Shortland Street
Shortland Street as Ellen Crozier
{"id":93316,"title":"Absent Without Leave","year":"1993","character":"Betty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/absent-without-leave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93316.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93316.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
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2023