Anna McGahan (born 2 May 1988) is an Australian actress and playwright, who has mainly appeared in Australian television programs and short films. She is best known for playing the role of Nellie Cameron in the Australian television series, Underbelly: Razor in 2011, and Lucy in House Husbands.
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Career
McGahan has appeared in Australian film, television and theatre. Her most notable appearance to date is starring as Nellie Cameron in the hit Australian TV series Underbelly: Razor, in which she plays a 16-year-old 1920s prostitute from a wealthy background who influenced some of the era's most powerful men, for which she won the Inside Film 'Out of the Box' Award and was nominated for two Logies. In 2012 she received a 'Best Emerging Artist' Matilda Award for her performance in La Boite Theatre Company's Julius Caesar.
McGahan recently finished filming the Australian feature film 100 Bloody Acres, which premiered in August, 2012 and is currently filming Australian TV series "House Husbands", which will be aired on Australia's Nine Network at a later date.
On 27 June 2012, McGahan was awarded the Heath Ledger scholarship at the Australians in Film benefit in Los Angeles.
In 2014 she played Sister Olive Haynes in the six-part miniseries for ABC Television ANZAC Girls. Based closely on real characters, she plays opposite Brandon McClelland as the Australian soldier Norval 'Pat' Dooley, who married Haynes in 1917.
Personal life
McGahan grew up in Coorparoo, Queensland and studied for a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) at QUT, graduating in 2010. She subsequently relocated to Sydney. Growing up she was a dedicated ballet dancer and then began studying psychology upon finishing high school.
McGahan is also a playwright. She won the Queensland Theatre Company Young Playwright's Award in 2009 and 2010, and was shortlisted for the Queensland Premier's Drama Award in 2011. In 2012 she produced her full-length play He's Seeing Other People Now through the Metro Arts Independents Season in Brisbane.
Filmography
Actress
2023
In Our Blood (TV Series) as
Michelle
- There's Always a Dance Floor (2023) - Michelle
- Intriguing Habits (2023) - Michelle
- No Time for Politicking (2023) - Michelle
- Grid (2023) - Michelle
2022
Darby and Joan (TV Series) as
Rebecca Kirkhope
- Episode #1.8 (2022) - Rebecca Kirkhope
- Episode #1.6 (2022) - Rebecca Kirkhope
- Episode #1.7 (2022) - Rebecca Kirkhope
- Episode #1.4 (2022) - Rebecca Kirkhope
- Episode #1.3 (2022) - Rebecca Kirkhope
- Episode #1.1 (2022) - Rebecca Kirkhope
2022
Joe vs. Carole (TV Mini Series) as
Mia
- Don (2022) - Mia
2022
Troppo (TV Series) as
Frankie
- Episode #1.5 (2022) - Frankie
- Episode #1.3 (2022) - Frankie
2021
The Dog Days of Christmas (TV Movie) as
Remy
2021
Sunshine (Short) as
Roseanne
2020
Winding Road (Podcast Series) as
Lilly
2020
Liquid Moonlight (Short) as
Erin Buchanan (credit only)
2019
Glitch (TV Series) as
Millie
- Quintessence (2019) - Millie
2018
Fur Baby (Short) as
Colette
2018
Picnic at Hanging Rock (TV Mini Series) as
Miss Greta McCraw
- Episode #1.6 (2018) - Miss Greta McCraw
- Episode #1.3 (2018) - Miss Greta McCraw
- Episode #1.5 (2018) - Miss Greta McCraw
- Episode #1.4 (2018) - Miss Greta McCraw
- Episode #1.2 (2018) - Miss Greta McCraw
- Episode #1.1 (2018) - Miss Greta McCraw
2016
The Doctor Blake Mysteries (TV Series) as
Rose Anderson
- The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Family Portrait (2017) - Rose Anderson
- Hear the Angels Sing (2017) - Rose Anderson
- A Good Drop (2017) - Rose Anderson
- First Dance (2017) - Rose Anderson
- Measure Twice (2017) - Rose Anderson
- All She Leaves Behind (2017) - Rose Anderson
- The Call of the Void (2017) - Rose Anderson
- Sorrow Songs (2017) - Rose Anderson
- A Lethal Combination (2017) - Rose Anderson
- The Visible World (2016) - Rose Anderson
- For Whom the Bell Tolls (2016) - Rose Anderson
- A Difficult Lie (2016) - Rose Anderson
- The Price of Love (2016) - Rose Anderson
- Against the Odds (2016) - Rose Anderson
- Lucky Numbers (2016) - Rose Anderson
- Golden Years (2016) - Rose Anderson
- The Open Road (2016) - Rose Anderson
2017
Project Eden as
Alice Lawson
2016
Fancy Boy (TV Series) as
Rachel / Karen
- Episode #1.3 (2016) - Rachel
- Episode #1.2 (2016) - Karen
2016
Trolley (Short) as
Anna
2016
Spirit of the Game as
Elspeth
2016
The Kettering Incident (TV Mini Series) as
Gillian Baxter / Dr Colleen McKay
- The Homecoming (2016) - Gillian Baxter / Dr Colleen McKay
2014
Anzac Girls (TV Series) as
Sister Olive Haynes
- Courage (2014) - Sister Olive Haynes
- Mateship (2014) - Sister Olive Haynes
- Love (2014) - Sister Olive Haynes
- Endurance (2014) - Sister Olive Haynes
- Duty (2014) - Sister Olive Haynes
- Adventure (2014) - Sister Olive Haynes
2012
House Husbands (TV Series) as
Lucy
- Head Lice (2012) - Lucy
- Farewell at the Dodgems (2012) - Lucy
- Court Case (2012) - Lucy
- Harmony Day (2012) - Lucy
- Phoebe Arrives (2012) - Lucy
- Soccer Grand Final (2012) - Lucy
- Trivia Night (2012) - Lucy
- Music Mayhem (2012) - Lucy
- Show and Tell (2012) - Lucy
- First Day (2012) - Lucy
2012
Gingers (Short) as
Ginge
2012
Reef 'n' Beef as
Daisy
2012
Scratch (Short) as
Lola
2012
Managing Carmen (Video) as
Clara Salope
2012
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (TV Movie) as
Rosanna Moore / The Queen
2012
100 Bloody Acres as
Sophie
2012
Undertow (TV Movie) as
Newlywed
2012
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (TV Series) as
Miss Prout
- Away with the Fairies (2012) - Miss Prout
2011
A Little Bit Behind (Short) as
Jen
2011
The Boys' Place (TV Series) as
Jane Alexander
2011
Underbelly (TV Series) as
Nellie Cameron
- Armageddon (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- Big Moves (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- Jerusalem Revisited (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- The Sentimental Bloke (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- The Crash (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- A Big Shivoo (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- Tripe and Brains (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- Blood Alley (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- The Darlinghurst Outrage (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- The Damage Done (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- Cat Amongst the Pigeons (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- Whips and Scorpions (2011) - Nellie Cameron
- The Worst Woman in Sydney (2011) - Nellie Cameron
2011
Spirited (TV Series) as
Penelope
- The Real Thing (2011) - Penelope
- If You See Her, Say Hello (2011) - Penelope
- Sweet Child O'Mine (2011) - Penelope
- Alone with You (2011) - Penelope
- Changes (2011) - Penelope
2011
Rescue Special Ops (TV Series) as
Tegan Reid
- It's Not the Fall That Kills You (2011) - Tegan Reid
2010
Lance Johnson in Person (Short) as
Abby
2009
Maligayang Pasko (Short)(as Anna Gabrielle McGahan)
2009
BiPolar (Short) as
Mopsy
Writer
2020
Liquid Moonlight (Short) (written by)
2018
Fur Baby (Short)
2012
Gingers (Short) (writer)
Director
2020
Liquid Moonlight (Short) (directed by)
2009
Maligayang Pasko (Short) (co-director - as Anna Gabrielle McGahan)
Soundtrack
2014
Anzac Girls (TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes)
- Love (2014) - (performer: "The Song of Australia" - uncredited)
