Occupation Actress Spouse Peter McCauley Role Actor | Name Catherine Wilkin Years active 1977 – present | |
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Born 22 August 1945 (age 78) ( 1945-08-22 ) England, UK Awards Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress Nominations Australian Film Institute Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series Movies and TV shows The Saddle Club, McLeod's Daughters, The Weight of Elephants, Rafferty's Rules, Embassy Similar People Peter McCauley, Daniel Borgman, Posie Graeme‑Evans | ||
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Catherine Wilkin (born 22 August 1945) is an English actor who has worked in New Zealand and Australia.
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Career
Wilkin has acted in many Australian television shows, with a mix of guest and multi-episode recurring roles.
She played the recurring role lawyer Kate McGrath in Cop Shop in 1981. Her then partner, Bill Stalker, was at that time a regular in the series. In 1983 she played Janice Young in Prisoner. Other roles include Pauline Grey in Rafferty's Rules, Katherine Jensen in Embassy, Sally Downie in Blue Heelers and Liz Ryan in McLeod's Daughters. Wilkin also starred in the Saddle Club as the well-loved Mrs. Reg, the mother of the owner of the stable, in 2001.
Theatre performances include Miss Prism in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde in 2010 for Auckland Theatre Company. In 2012 she played Linda in the Peach Theatre Company production of Death of a Salesman.
Personal life
She was injured in the November 1981 motorcycle accident that killed her then-partner, actor Bill Stalker.
Filmography
Actress
2021
Under the Vines (TV Series) as
Hilary
- Episode #2.6 (2023) - Hilary
- Episode #2.5 (2023) - Hilary
- Episode #2.4 (2023) - Hilary
- Episode #2.3 (2023) - Hilary
- Episode #2.2 (2023) - Hilary
- Episode #1.6 (2022) - Hilary
- Episode #1.4 (2021) - Hilary
- Episode #1.3 (2021) - Hilary
- Episode #1.2 (2021) - Hilary
- Episode #1.1 (2021) - Hilary
2020
This Town as
Grandma Ruth
2020
Stateless (TV Mini Series) as
Elka Werner
- Run Sofie Run (2020) - Elka Werner
- Incognita (2020) - Elka Werner
- The Circumstances in Which They Come (2020) - Elka Werner
2019
Shortland Street (TV Series) as
Jean King
2017
Theodora (Short) as
Meredith / Theodora
2017
The Brokenwood Mysteries (TV Series) as
Catherine Alderston
- As If Nothing Had Happened (2017) - Catherine Alderston
2016
Wanted (TV Series) as
Beverley Delaney
- Badlands (2016) - Beverley Delaney
2016
The Couple (Short) as
Wife
2013
The Weight of Elephants as
Gran
2011
Tangiwai (TV Movie) as
Emma Blair
2007
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) as
Sonya
- The Secret Parts of Fortune (2007) - Sonya
2001
McLeod's Daughters (TV Series) as
Liz Ryan
- The Legend of Harry Ryan (2006) - Liz Ryan
- This Moment Forward (2004) - Liz Ryan
- Three Little Words (2003) - Liz Ryan (credit only)
- A House of Cards (2003) - Liz Ryan
- The Wedding (2003) - Liz Ryan
- Put to the Test (2003) - Liz Ryan
- Better the Devil You Know (2003) - Liz Ryan
- Fairy Tale Ending (2003) - Liz Ryan
- Future Perfect (2002) - Liz Ryan
- No More Mr Nice Guy (2002) - Liz Ryan
- Wind Change (2002) - Liz Ryan
- Hounded (2002) - Liz Ryan
- Wildfire (2002) - Liz Ryan
- Home Is Where the Heart Is (2002) - Liz Ryan
- The Bridle Waltz (2002) - Liz Ryan
- Three's a Crowd (2002) - Liz Ryan
- A Dry Spell (2002) - Liz Ryan
- Desperate Measures (2002) - Liz Ryan
- Deep Water (2002) - Liz Ryan
- More Than One Way (2002) - Liz Ryan
- Playing to Win (2001) - Liz Ryan
- Pandora's Box (2001) - Liz Ryan
- Haunted (2001) - Liz Ryan
- Stir Crazy (2001) - Liz Ryan
- Reality Bites (2001) - Liz Ryan
- Ducks on the Pond (2001) - Liz Ryan (uncredited)
2001
The Saddle Club (TV Series) as
Mrs. Reg / Elizabeth Regnery
- Stevie's Bad Day (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery (credit only)
- Finishing Strongly (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery
- Join Up (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery (credit only)
- Horse's Keeper (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery
- Odd Girl Out (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery
- High Stakes: Part 2 (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery
- High Stakes: Part 1 (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery
- Foster Horse: Part 3 (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery
- Blind Faith (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery (credit only)
- Foster Horse: Part 2 (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery
- Foster Horse: Part 1 (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery (credit only)
- Bloodlines (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery (credit only)
- Tenderfoot (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery (credit only)
- Fillies vs Colts (2003) - Mrs. Reg (credit only)
- Running Free: Part 2 (2003) - Mrs. Reg (credit only)
- Running Free: Part 1 (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery (credit only)
- Horsenapped (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery (credit only)
- Love Is in the Air (2003) - Mrs. Reg (credit only)
- Race Against Time (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery (credit only)
- The Ride of His Life (2003) - Mrs. Reg (credit only)
- Show Ponies: Part 2 (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery (credit only)
- Show Ponies: Part 1 (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery
- A Horse of a Different Colour: Part 1 (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery
- Au revoir Dorothée (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery (credit only)
- A Horse of a Different Colour: Part 2 (2003) - Elizabeth Regnery
- Jump Off (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Gift Horse (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Over the Bit (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Star Quality (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Bridle Path: Part 2 (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- High Horse (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Bridle Path: Part 1 (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Horse Play (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- First Refusal (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Track Record (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Across the Board (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Found Horse: Part 2 (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Found Horse: Part 1 (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Flying Change (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Trail Ride: Part 1 (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Work Horses (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Set Up (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- The Saddle Club (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Jumping to Conclusions (2001) - Mrs. Reg (credit only)
- Greener Pastures: Part 2 (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Greener Pastures: Part 1 (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Herdbound (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- School Horse (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Mystery Weekend (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Horse Shy (2001) - Mrs. Reg
- Trail Ride: Part 2 (2001) - Mrs. Reg (credit only)
1999
The Lost World (TV Series) as
Jessie Challenger / Adama
- The Elixir (2002) - Jessie Challenger
- Nectar (1999) - Adama
1998
Halifax f.p. (TV Series) as
Erica Chatwin / Marion Walters, Jane's Analyst
- Playing God (2001) - Erica Chatwin
- Afraid of the Dark (1998) - Marion Walters, Jane's Analyst
2000
Flipper (TV Series) as
Katherine Woodward
- Message in a Bottle (2000) - Katherine Woodward
1997
Blue Heelers (TV Series) as
Sally Downie / Sally Downe
- Oil and Water (1999) - Sally Downie
- Lies and Whispers (1999) - Sally Downie
- The Good Weed (1999) - Sally Downie
- Pillow Talk (1999) - Sally Downie
- Dancing with the Devil: Part 2 (1999) - Sally Downie
- Dancing with the Devil: Part 1 (1999) - Sally Downie
- Rotten Apple: Part 2 (1998) - Sally Downie
- Deception (1998) - Sally Downie
- Mr. Lucky (1998) - Sally Downie
- She Killed Santa (1998) - Sally Downe
- Moving House (1998) - Sally Downie
- Smoke and Mirrors (1998) - Sally Downie
- Possession (1997) - Sally Downie
- The Civil Dead (1997) - Sally Downie
1998
State Coroner (TV Series) as
Olwen Parsons
- Sunday in the Country (1998) - Olwen Parsons
1998
Duggan (TV Series) as
Lynette Bridges
- Sins of the Fathers (1998) - Lynette Bridges
1998
The Chosen (TV Movie) as
Andrea Gordon
1997
Ocean Girl (TV Series) as
Madame President
- Before the Countdown (1997) - Madame President
- The Red Virus (1997) - Madame President
- The Attack (1997) - Madame President
1996
Brilliant Lies as
Marion Lee
1995
Swimming Lessons (TV Movie) as
Margaret Sadler
1993
Snowy (TV Mini Series) as
Molly Logan
- Farewell, My Love (1993) - Molly Logan
- Love's Rocky Road (1993) - Molly Logan
- Codes of Conduct (1993) - Molly Logan
- High Claim, Higher Title (1993) - Molly Logan
- Sweethearts Sweet Oblivion (1993) - Molly Logan
- Song of the Siren (1993) - Molly Logan
- Lilian (1993) - Molly Logan
- Blood Rush (1993) - Molly Logan
- Shadows in the Dark (1993) - Molly Logan
- The Belly of the Beast (1993) - Molly Logan
- Beware of Snakes & Spiders (1993) - Molly Logan
- Dams, Schemes & Damn Schemes (1993) - Molly Logan
- Mick's Cafe (1993) - Molly Logan
1992
Embassy (TV Series) as
Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- Juggernaut (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- Hostage (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- Letter of the Law (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- Crisis of Confidence (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- Man of Straw (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- Times a Changing (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- Cultural Exchanges (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- Nice Guys Finish Last (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- Rules of Engagement (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- The Blooding (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- Pigs Might Fly (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- Divided Loyalties (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) - Ambassador Katherine Jenson
1991
Shark in the Park (TV Series) as
Catherine Pierce
- Nothing But the Truth (1991) - Catherine Pierce
- Loyalties (1991) - Catherine Pierce
- Lovers and Losers (1991) - Catherine Pierce
- The Only Thing to Fear (1991) - Catherine Pierce
- Et Tu, Brute (1991) - Catherine Pierce
1989
The Magistrate (TV Mini Series) as
Claire Boyd
- Part six (1989) - Claire Boyd
- Part five (1989) - Claire Boyd
- Part three (1989) - Claire Boyd
- Part four (1989) - Claire Boyd
- Part two (1989) - Claire Boyd
- Part one (1989) - Claire Boyd
1989
Grim Pickings (TV Mini Series) as
Kate
- Episode #1.2 (1989) - Kate
- Episode #1.1 (1989) - Kate
1989
This Man... This Woman (TV Mini Series) as
Marion Clarke
- Episode #1.2 (1989) - Marion Clarke
- Episode #1.1 (1989) - Marion Clarke
1987
Rafferty's Rules (TV Series) as
Pauline Grey
- Curtains for Ringo (1988) - Pauline Grey
- The Affair That Never Was (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Brief Candles (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Mum's the Word (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Crispin's Day (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Family (1988) - Pauline Grey
- The Fleet's In (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Friends and Neigbhours (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Thursday the Twelth (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Peace of Mind (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Quantity of Mercy (1988) - Pauline Grey
- The Great Divide (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Truth's a Dog (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Horse Play (1988) - Pauline Grey
- To the Whistle (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Confessions (1988) - Pauline Grey
- One for the Road (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Sense of Duty (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Those Who Can (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Freedom (1988) - Pauline Grey
- 9/10 of the Law (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Make My Day (1988) - Pauline Grey
- Freedom of Choice (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Public Image (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Mates and Brothers (1987) - Pauline Grey
- The Hit (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Out of the Past (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Time Out (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Reason to Believe (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Sin with Gold (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Invasion of Privacy (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Prejudice and Pride (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Rafferty and the Rough Diamond (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Rafferty and the Srangers Among Us (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Suspicious Minds (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Solidarity (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Looking Good (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Dark Side of the Moon (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Kids (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Sticks (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Stray Cat (1987) - Pauline Grey
- The Women (1987) - Pauline Grey
- The Free Life (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Truth to Tell (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Win Some, Lose Some (1987) - Pauline Grey
- Pilot (1987) - Pauline Grey
1987
The Flying Doctors (TV Series) as
Jessie Logan
- No Quarter Asked (1987) - Jessie Logan
1986
The Great Bookie Robbery (TV Mini Series) as
Carol Power
- Episode #1.3 (1986) - Carol Power
- Episode #1.2 (1986) - Carol Power
- Episode #1.1 (1986) - Carol Power
1986
A Fortunate Life (TV Mini Series) as
May Prang
- Journey (1908-1914) (1986) - May Prang
1985
The Flying Doctors (TV Mini Series) as
Pamela Stoneham
- Part 3 (1985) - Pamela Stoneham
- Part 2 (1985) - Pamela Stoneham
1984
The Keepers (TV Series) as
Aggie French
- The Country Mouse (1984) - Aggie French
- Taking the Bait (1984) - Aggie French
- Terms of Agreement (1984) - Aggie French
- The Homecoming (1984) - Aggie French
- A Dying Breed (1984) - Aggie French
- Fair Game (1984) - Aggie French
- Man's Best Friend (1984) - Aggie French
- Land of Plenty (1984) - Aggie French
- Probation (1984) - Aggie French
1984
Children of the Dog Star (TV Mini Series) as
Helen Elliott
- Alien Contact (1984) - Helen Elliott
- Kolob (1984) - Helen Elliott
- Alien Summons (1984) - Helen Elliott
- Swamp Light (1984) - Helen Elliott
- Power Stop (1984) - Helen Elliott
- The Brass Daisy (1984) - Helen Elliott
1983
Home (TV Series) as
Maggie
- Episode #1.22 (1983) - Maggie
- Episode #1.21 (1983) - Maggie
1983
Prisoner (TV Series) as
Janice Young
- Episode #5.26 (1983) - Janice Young
- Episode #5.25 (1983) - Janice Young
- Episode #5.24 (1983) - Janice Young
- Episode #5.23 (1983) - Janice Young
- Episode #5.22 (1983) - Janice Young
- Episode #5.21 (1983) - Janice Young
- Episode #5.20 (1983) - Janice Young
- Episode #5.19 (1983) - Janice Young
- Episode #5.18 (1983) - Janice Young
1983
Carson's Law (TV Series) as
Mrs. Rosemary Ward
- To the Future (1983) - Mrs. Rosemary Ward
- Happy Families (1983) - Mrs. Rosemary Ward
1980
Cop Shop (TV Series) as
Kate McGrath / Kim Lambert
1979
Skyways (TV Series) as
Hanna Clayton
- Hard Case Hanna - Hanna Clayton
1979
Close to Home (TV Series) as
Anne
- Episode #1.406 (1979) - Anne
Self
1997
In the Shadow of King Lear (Documentary)
1996
Brilliant Lies: Interviews (Video short) as
Self - Actress
Archive Footage
1996
Kate Ceberano: Brilliant Lies (Music Video) as
Marion Lee (uncredited)
References
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