Vivienne Powell, a talented actress and singer, was born in Sydney, Australia, to an Australian mother and an English father. Her educational background is impressive, having earned a Master of Creative Arts from the University of Newcastle, Australia, and undertaking acting studies at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, the Howard Fine Acting Studio, and Ted Brunetti Studio in Los Angeles.
Vivienne's extensive experience in the entertainment industry includes acting and singing on stage and screen in both Australia and the United States. Her first television role was as Mark Twain's Mother in 'Predictions, Premonitions and Dreams Come True' for the Seven Network in Sydney. She has also performed as an opera singer with Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House and is a skilled classical concert artist, musical theatre, and cabaret performer.
In 2012, Vivienne showcased her talents with her solo cabaret show, 'Sentimental Journey with Doris, Ella & Julie', in Sydney. Currently based in Los Angeles, she has performed in a stage production of 'Voices of the Un-Heard' at the Barnsdall Theater in Hollywood.
Vivienne's film credits include the lead role of Carla in the short film 'Song From a Blackbird', which was selected for the Court Métrage, Cannes International Film Festival 2014, and the role of The Grim Nurse in 'The Good Life'. In 2013, she was cast in principal roles in two independent feature films: the embittered Mrs Maple in 'Ugly Benny', selected for screening at the 2014 Berlin Film Festival, and the cold-blooded British killer, Victoria, in 'Beautiful Destroyer'.
