Occupation Actress Spouse John Bell Years active 1965–present Children Lucy Bell, Hilary Bell | Name Anna Volska Grandchildren Bibi O'Loghlin Role Television actress | |
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Born 1 December 1944 (age 79) ( 1944-12-01 ) Milanowek, Poland Education National Institute of Dramatic Art Movies and TV shows The Everlasting Secret Fa, A Town Like Alice, The Three Musketeers, Comrades, Behind the Legend Similar People John Bell, Lucy Bell, Hilary Bell, Chris Noonan, James O'Loghlin | ||
Anna Volska (born 1 December 1944 at Milanówek, Poland) is an Australian television actress. She arrived in Australia when she was young and has acted from a young age.
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Television work
Volska has appeared in many Australian television drama series, mostly in a guest role. Her first role was in 1965, where she had a small role in The Recruiting Officer. In 1973, Volska had a leading role in Behind the Legend (where she played 'Helena Rubenstein'). She then appeared on A Country Practice from 1987 until 1991. In 2009, she had a recurring role in the final season of All Saints (TV series) (as 'Katerina Ajanovic'). In 2010, Volska appeared on the telemovie Sisters of War playing the role of nun named Sister Cordula.
Theatre
Volska has acted extensively in theatre in companies such as Nimrod Theatre Company and the Bell Shakespeare Company displayed great versatility in roles as varied as those from Shakespeare to modern Australia theatre.
Awards
Volska won a Best Single Performance by an Actress award at the 1973 Logie Awards for her role in Behind The Legend.
Filmography
Actress
2014
A Place to Call Home (TV Series) as
Leah
- No Secrets, Ever (2014) - Leah
2013
Dance Academy (TV Series) as
Lady Charlton
- Second Chances (2013) - Lady Charlton
2010
Sisters of War (TV Movie) as
Sister Cordula
2009
All Saints (TV Series) as
Katerina Ajanovic
- A Precious Waste (2009) - Katerina Ajanovic
- The Waiting Game (2009) - Katerina Ajanovic
- Duty Bound 2 (2009) - Katerina Ajanovic
- In Trust (2009) - Katerina Ajanovic
- Out of Control 2 (2009) - Katerina Ajanovic
- Blood Is Thicker (2009) - Katerina Ajanovic
- Test of Faith (2009) - Katerina Ajanovic
- Curve Balls (2009) - Katerina Ajanovic
- Starting Over (2009) - Katerina Ajanovic
2000
Murder Call (TV Series) as
Gillian Pitman
- House of Spirits (2000) - Gillian Pitman
1998
Search for Treasure Island (TV Series) as
Frau Keller
- Secret of the Stone Circle (1998) - Frau Keller
- Dante's Lair (1998) - Frau Keller
- Fortress of the Damned (1998) - Frau Keller
- Pirate Gold (1998) - Frau Keller
- Spyglass Hill (1998) - Frau Keller
- The Old Ones (1998) - Frau Keller (uncredited)
- No Escape (1998) - Frau Keller
- Lost in Time (1998) - Frau Keller
- Shipwrecked (1998) - Frau Keller
1997
Water Rats (TV Series) as
Kath Lambert
- End of the Line (1997) - Kath Lambert
1997
Heartbreak High (TV Series) as
Aunty Magda
- Episode #5.6 (1997) - Aunty Magda
1996
Fistful of Flies as
Nanna
1995
G.P. (TV Series) as
Helen Kapek
- Don't Count Your Chickens (1995) - Helen Kapek
- Bandaids (1995) - Helen Kapek
1992
Six Pack (TV Series) as
Elsa
- Death Duties (1992) - Elsa
1987
A Country Practice (TV Series) as
Olivia Harrison / Annette Muir
- The Covenant: Part 2 (1991) - Olivia Harrison
- The Covenant: Part 1 (1991) - Olivia Harrison
- Lost for Words: Part 2 (1987) - Annette Muir
- Lost for Words: Part 1 (1987) - Annette Muir
1991
Embassy (TV Series) as
Madame Lamotte
- Cherchez La Femme (1991) - Madame Lamotte
1991
Boys from the Bush (TV Series) as
Joan
- State and Commonwealth (1991) - Joan
1988
Rafferty's Rules (TV Series) as
Frieda
- Thursday the Twelth (1988) - Frieda
1988
The Everlasting Secret Family as
Wife's Friend
1986
The Three Musketeers (TV Movie)(voice)
1982
A Most Attractive Man as
Vija
1982
Sara Dane (TV Mini Series) as
Madam Balvet
- Episode #1.6 (1982) - Madam Balvet
- Episode #1.5 (1982) - Madam Balvet
1981
A Town Like Alice (TV Mini Series) as
Sally Wilson-Hayes
- Episode #1.2 (1981) - Sally Wilson-Hayes
- Episode #1.1 (1981) - Sally Wilson-Hayes
1980
The Girl Who Met Simone de Beauvoir in Paris (Short)
1980
The Timeless Land (TV Mini Series) as
Sarah
- Unsuitable Company (1980) - Sarah
- A Ship with White Wings (1980) - Sarah
1980
Australian Theatre Festival (TV Series)
- A Toast to Melba (1980)
1980
Players to the Gallery (TV Movie)
1978
Cass (TV Movie)
1977
Say You Want Me (TV Movie)
1974
Hamlet (TV Movie) as
Ophelia
1974
The Hotline (TV Movie)
1973
Matlock Police (TV Series) as
Helen
- An Old Enemy (1973) - Helen
1973
Ryan (TV Series) as
Melina Jaconelli
- The Messenger Birds (1973) - Melina Jaconelli
1973
Division 4 (TV Series) as
Viv Jackson
- An Honest Sale (1973) - Viv Jackson
1972
Behind the Legend (TV Series) as
Helena Rubenstein
- Helena Rubinstein (1972) - Helena Rubenstein
1971
The Godfathers (TV Series) as
Maria Varga
- The Wedding (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Diary Snatcher (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Plot (1972) - Maria Varga
- Bundle of Trouble (1972) - Maria Varga
- Tender Time (1972) - Maria Varga
- Double Trouble (1972) - Maria Varga
- Autumn Time (1972) - Maria Varga
- The House on Ferris Street (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Longest Night (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Prize (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Plaster Cast Caper (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Case of the Disappearing Rabbit (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Enchanted Bone (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Decorator (1972) - Maria Varga
- L for Learner (1972) - Maria Varga
- The New Addition (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Big Show (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Migrant (1972) - Maria Varga
- Mike and the Beanstalk (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Heirloom (1972) - Maria Varga
- Too Many Cakes (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Model Muddle (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Muse (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Lift (1972) - Maria Varga
- Dave's Debut or Call Me Fred (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Bindi Patch (1972) - Maria Varga
- A Ghost Called Alf (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Bully (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Veteran (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Sporting Life (1972) - Maria Varga
- There's a Tortoise in My Bath (1972) - Maria Varga
- Art for Lark's Sake (1972) - Maria Varga
- All at Sea (1972) - Maria Varga
- Full House (1972) - Maria Varga
- Snakes Alive (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Old Puppeteer (1972) - Maria Varga
- Pop Goes Mike (1972) - Maria Varga
- The Waif (1972) - Maria Varga
- Symphony for Three (1972) - Maria Varga
- African Safari (1972) - Maria Varga
- Maria Strikes Back (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Kidnapping of Person (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Lonely Hearts Club (1971) - Maria Varga
- Uncle Frank (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Joker (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Newcomer (1971) - Maria Varga
- I Do, I Don't (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Engagement (1971) - Maria Varga
- Me and My Shadow (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Two Faces of Madame Zelda (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Star (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Golden Horse (1971) - Maria Varga
- Love Makes the World Go Round (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Dark Is Not Light Enough (1971) - Maria Varga
- Some Enchanted Evening (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Dentist (1971) - Maria Varga
- Waltzing Matilda (1971) - Maria Varga
- So, Who's Going to Be the Father? (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Paper Boys (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Clown's Face (1971) - Maria Varga
- Please God, Send Me a Bike (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Old Wolves and the Young Wolf (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Burglar and Mike (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Witch (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Proposal (1971) - Maria Varga
- Quarantine Days (1971) - Maria Varga
- That Lady (1971) - Maria Varga
- Where There's Smoke (1971) - Maria Varga
- Chris's Health Kick (1971) - Maria Varga
- In the Dog House (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Wooing of Elizabeth (1971) - Maria Varga
- The Beginning (1971) - Maria Varga
1971
Spyforce (TV Series) as
The Countess
- The Countess (1971) - The Countess
1968
A Midsummer Night's Dream as
Attendant
1965
The Recruiting Officer (TV Movie)
1963
The Right Thing (TV Movie) as
Emma
1962
My Three Angels (TV Movie) as
Marie-Louise
Self
1978
The Magic Arts (Documentary short) as
Self
1973
The 15th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (TV Special) as
Self
References
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