Wendy Hughes

Wendy Hughes

Deceased · Born: Jul 29, 1952 · Died: Mar 8, 2014

Personal Details

BornJul 29, 1952 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Spouse
  • Sean Scully

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Chris Haywood

  • Patric Juillet

Biography

Wendy Hughes, a highly acclaimed and accomplished Australian actress, entered the world on July 29, 1952, and her remarkable life came to a close on March 8, 2014, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire and captivate audiences for generations to come.

Throughout her illustrious career, spanning an impressive four decades, Wendy effortlessly transitioned between the realms of theatre, film, and television, showcasing her remarkable range and versatility as an actress. Her unwavering dedication to her craft and her commitment to her art form earned her a reputation as one of Australia's most esteemed and prolific actors, a true icon in the world of Australian entertainment.

Her remarkable journey was marked by a multitude of critically acclaimed performances, each one showcasing her unique ability to bring characters to life with depth, nuance, and emotion. From the stage to the screen, Wendy's presence was always felt, her talent and charisma captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impact on the world of Australian theatre and film.

Throughout the entirety of her remarkably extensive and illustrious career, Hughes garnered a plethora of esteemed awards in recognition of her extraordinary and outstanding performances, consistently showcasing her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft.

Her most notable and memorable role to date was in the 1982 film "Lonely Hearts", which served as the genesis of a long and highly productive and fruitful collaboration with the acclaimed and renowned director Paul Cox, marking the beginning of a creative partnership that would yield numerous outstanding and critically acclaimed cinematic masterpieces.

The renowned actress, Shirley Hughes, went on to make a notable appearance in the 1989 comedy film "Happy New Year", where she shared the screen with esteemed Hollywood talents Peter Falk and Charles Durning.

Noted Australian actress, Helen Hughes, embarked upon a fruitful acting career in the late 1990s, impressing audiences with her captivating performances in the esteemed Australian television series "State Coroner" and the poignant drama film "Paradise Road", solidifying her status as a talented and versatile thespian.

Career

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2012
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2009
Salvation
Salvation as Gloria
{"id":47256,"title":"The View from Greenhaven","year":"2008","character":"Dorothy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-view-from-greenhaven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47256.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47256.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":103833625,"title":"City Homicide","year":2007,"character":"Victoria Semple","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/city-homicide","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833625.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833625.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
City Homicide
City Homicide as Victoria Semple
{"id":78490,"title":"Caterpillar Wish","year":"2006","character":"Elizabeth Roberts","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/caterpillar-wish","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78490.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78490.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Caterpillar Wish
Caterpillar Wish as Elizabeth Roberts
{"id":53765,"title":"The Man Who Sued God","year":"2001","character":"Jules Myers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-who-sued-god","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53765.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53765.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":8181,"title":"Paradise Road","year":"1997","character":"Mrs. Dickson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/paradise-road","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ak1bueq3p70.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ak1bueq3p70.jpeg"},"released":1}
1997
Paradise Road
Paradise Road as Mrs. Dickson
{"id":7958,"title":"Princess Caraboo","year":"1994","character":"Mrs. Worrall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/princess-caraboo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7958.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7958.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Princess Caraboo
Princess Caraboo as Mrs. Worrall
{"id":103831111,"title":"Snowy River: The McGregor Saga","year":1994,"character":"Kathleen O'Neil","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/snowy-river-the-mcgregor-saga","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831111.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831111.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":9701,"title":"Homicide: Life on the Street","year":1993,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/homicide-life-on-the-street","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9701.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9701.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":505,"title":"Star Trek: The Next Generation","year":1992,"character":"Lt. Cmdr. Nella Daren","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/star-trek-the-next-generation","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6pirhh0cn7o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6pirhh0cn7o0.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation as Lt. Cmdr. Nella Daren
{"id":14229,"title":"Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue","year":"1991","character":"Elle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wild-orchid-ii-two-shades-of-blue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14229.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14229.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":103831155,"title":"A Woman Named Jackie","year":1991,"character":"Janet Lee Bouvier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/a-woman-named-jackie","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831155.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831155.jpg"},"released":1}
A Woman Named Jackie
A Woman Named Jackie as Janet Lee Bouvier
{"id":159784,"title":"Donor","year":"1990","character":"Dr. Farrell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/donor-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159784.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159784.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Donor
Donor as Dr. Farrell
{"id":60454,"title":"The Heist","year":"1989","character":"Sheila","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-heist-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60454.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60454.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
The Heist
The Heist as Sheila
{"id":160419,"title":"Luigis Ladies","year":"1989","character":"Sara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/luigis-ladies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160419.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160419.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":80235,"title":"Echoes of Paradise","year":"1988","character":"Maria","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/echoes-of-paradise","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80235.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80235.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":160922,"title":"Boundaries of the Heart","year":"1988","character":"Stella Marsden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boundaries-of-the-heart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160922.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160922.jpg"},"released":1}
Boundaries of the Heart
Boundaries of the Heart as Stella Marsden
{"id":61475,"title":"Happy New Year","year":"1987","character":"Carolyn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/happy-new-year-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61475.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61475.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":80339,"title":"Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train","year":"1987","character":"Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/warm-nights-on-a-slow-moving-train","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80339.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80339.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":9873,"title":"Amerika","year":1987,"character":"Marion Andrews","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/amerika","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9873.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9873.jpg"},"released":1}
Amerika
Amerika as Marion Andrews
{"id":62519,"title":"An Indecent Obsession","year":"1985","character":"Honour Langtry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-indecent-obsession","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62519.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62519.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
An Indecent Obsession
An Indecent Obsession as Honour Langtry
{"id":161933,"title":"Remember Me","year":"1985","character":"Jenny","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":162079,"title":"My First Wife","year":"1984","character":"Helen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-first-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162079.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162079.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":62793,"title":"Careful, He Might Hear You","year":"1983","character":"Vanessa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/careful-he-might-hear-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62793.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62793.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":10005,"title":"Return to Eden","year":1983,"character":"Jilly Stewart","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/return-to-eden-1983","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10005.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10005.jpg"},"released":1}
Return to Eden
Return to Eden as Jilly Stewart
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Return to Eden
Return to Eden as Jilly Stewart
{"id":63292,"title":"Duet for Four","year":"1982","character":"Barbara Dunstan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/duet-for-four","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63292.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63292.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Duet for Four
Duet for Four as Barbara Dunstan
{"id":63383,"title":"A Dangerous Summer","year":"1982","character":"Sophie McCann","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-dangerous-summer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63383.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63383.jpg"},"released":1}
A Dangerous Summer
A Dangerous Summer as Sophie McCann
{"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":63730,"title":"Hoodwink","year":"1981","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hoodwink","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63730.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63730.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":163317,"title":"Touch and Go","year":"1980","character":"Eva","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/touch-and-go-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163317.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163317.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
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Lucinda Brayford
Lucinda Brayford as Lucinda Brayford
{"id":23221,"title":"My Brilliant Career","year":"1979","character":"Aunt Helen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-brilliant-career","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23221.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23221.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":163617,"title":"Kostas","year":"1979","character":"Carol","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}
Kostas
Kostas as Carol
{"id":64152,"title":"Newsfront","year":"1978","character":"Amy Mackenzie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/newsfront","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64152.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Newsfront
Newsfront as Amy Mackenzie
{"id":163823,"title":"Puzzle","year":"1978","character":"Claudine Cunningham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/puzzle-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163823.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163823.jpg"},"released":1}
Puzzle
Puzzle as Claudine Cunningham
{"id":64314,"title":"High Rolling in a Hot Corvette","year":"1977","character":"Barbie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-rolling-in-a-hot-corvette","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64314.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64314.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":164470,"title":"Is There Anybody There?","year":"1976","character":"Marianne Dickinson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/is-there-anybody-there","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164470.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164470.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Is There Anybody There?
Is There Anybody There? as Marianne Dickinson
{"id":164448,"title":"Sidecar Racers","year":"1975","character":"Lynn Carson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sidecar-racers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164448.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164448.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Sidecar Racers
Sidecar Racers as Lynn Carson
{"id":86313,"title":"Petersen","year":"1974","character":"Dr. Patricia Kent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/petersen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86313.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86313.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Petersen
Petersen as Dr. Patricia Kent
{"id":103831284,"title":"Number 96","year":1972,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/number-96","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831284.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831284.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":23838,"title":"Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation!","year":"2008","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/not-quite-hollywood-the-wild-untold-story-of-ozploitation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7bqt314mtr70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7bqt314mtr70.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":160419,"title":"Luigis Ladies","year":"1989","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/luigis-ladies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160419.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160419.jpg"},"released":1}
1989