Acting
Lorraine Bayly
Born 1937-01-16
Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia
Department: Acting
Biography
Lorraine Bayly (born 16 January 1937) is a popular Australian stage and screen actress. She is a direct descendant of Captain Cook's astrologer, William Bayly. Bayly has been a performer since she was a child, and became a professional actress in 1954, having started as a theatre performer. She is a founding member of Sydney's Ensemble Theatre, and best known for her Logie-winning role as Grace (Mum) Sullivan in the long running soap, The Sullivans. She retired from acting due to her health complications in 2019.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Lorraine Bayly
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The Sullivans
1976
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The Man from Snowy River
1982
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Rafferty's Rules
1987
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Carson's Law
1983
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Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
2009
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The Challenge
1986
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Fatty Finn
1980
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Ride a Wild Pony
1975
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Grim Pickings
1989
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Through My Eyes
2004
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (13 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Locks of Love | Doris | Movie | 2014 |
| When the Queen Came to Town | Story Teller | Movie | 2014 | |
 | Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation | Self - Contestant | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Through My Eyes | Avis | TV Series | 2004 |
 | Grim Pickings | Betsy | TV Series | 1989 |
 | Rafferty's Rules | Gwen Forster | TV Series | 1987 |
 | The Challenge | Eileen Bond | TV Series | 1986 |
 | Carson's Law | Jennifer Carson | TV Series | 1983 |
 | The Man from Snowy River | Rosemary Hume | Movie | 1982 |
 | Fatty Finn | Maggie McGrath | Movie | 1980 |
 | The Sullivans | Grace Sullivan | TV Series | 1976 |
 | Ride a Wild Pony | Mrs. Ellison | Movie | 1975 |
 | The Interpretaris | Vera Balovna | Movie | 1966 |