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| Armytage admitted that it took time to find work after she and her husband moved to Australia in 1979.<ref name="Fidgeon"/> In 1981, she had a 12-week stint in '']'' as Jennifer Grant, the girlfriend of Constable Tony Benjamin (Gregory Ross).<ref name="Fidgeon"/> This was followed by an appearance in the ABC series ''On the Line'' and a guest role in an episode of '']''.<ref name="Fidgeon"/> Armytage's big break came in 1986 with |
Armytage admitted that it took time to find work after she and her husband moved to Australia in 1979.<ref name="Fidgeon"/> In 1981, she had a 12-week stint in '']'' as Jennifer Grant, the girlfriend of Constable Tony Benjamin (Gregory Ross).<ref name="Fidgeon"/> This was followed by an appearance in the ABC series ''On the Line'' and a guest role in an episode of '']''.<ref name="Fidgeon"/> Armytage's big break came in 1986 with a co-starring role in her first Australian feature film '']''.<ref name="Fidgeon"/> She plays Joanna Regan, a cattle farm owner and love interest for ]'s character. Armytage spent a week learning how to ride a horse and muster cattle for the role.<ref name="Webster">{{cite magazine|last=Webster|first=Allan|date=27 June 1987|title=Lisa's bush romance|magazine=]|page=77}}</ref> ''Cool Change'' was filmed over six weeks in ] at producer ]' mountain property.<ref name="Fidgeon"/> Not long after she wrapped filming, Armytage began work on the ] miniseries '']''.<ref name="Fidgeon"/> | ||
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Lisa Armytage is a British born actor, known for her roles in Australian television dramas.
Early and personal life
Armytage was born in England and began her career in London. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and had a season with the National Youth Theatre. She met her husband, an Australian lawyer, during her last years of classes and they later moved to Melbourne. They had two children together.
Career
Armytage admitted that it took time to find work after she and her husband moved to Australia in 1979. In 1981, she had a 12-week stint in Cop Shop as Jennifer Grant, the girlfriend of Constable Tony Benjamin (Gregory Ross). This was followed by an appearance in the ABC series On the Line and a guest role in an episode of Prisoner. Armytage's big break came in 1986 with a co-starring role in her first Australian feature film Cool Change. She plays Joanna Regan, a cattle farm owner and love interest for Jon Blake's character. Armytage spent a week learning how to ride a horse and muster cattle for the role. Cool Change was filmed over six weeks in Mansfield at producer Geoff Burrowes' mountain property. Not long after she wrapped filming, Armytage began work on the Nine Network miniseries The Lancaster Miller Affair.
Filmography
| Title | Released | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Cool Change | Joanna Regan | |
| 2006 | Rabbit Fever | Customs Lady | |
| 2009 | Halfway to Heaven | Joyce | |
| 2021 | Emily the Little Match Girl | Narrator | |
| 2024 | Meet Me by the Sea | Anna's Mum | Short film |
| Title | Released | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Cop Shop | Jennifer Grant | Recurring role |
| 1982 | On the Line | ||
| 1983 | Prisoner | Clare Adams | Episode: #5.81 |
| 1986 | The Lancaster Miller Affair | Anne Lancaster | Miniseries |
| 1987–1989 | Neighbours | Beverly Marshall | Series regular |
| 1990 | The Flying Doctors | Edna MacKay | Episode: "The Hero" |
| 1991 | The Miraculous Mellops | Jean Mellop | Episodes: #1.16, #1.20 |
| 1992 | A Country Practice | Jane Lindsay | Episodes: "Wings (Parts 1 and 2)" |
| 1992 | Police Rescue | Librarian | Episode: "From This Day Forward" |
| 1994 | Sky Trackers | Trish Colman | Episode: "Origins" |
| 1997 | Heartbreak High | Librarian | Episode: #6.30 |
| 2001 | All Saints | Bernice Lewis | Episode: "Chains of Love" |
| 2023 | The Crown | Berkshire WI Chair | Episode: "Ruritania" |
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References
- ^ Fidgeon, Patrice (5 April 1986). "Great expectations". TV Week. p. 25.
- ^ "Lisa Armytage". Spotlight. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- Webster, Allan (27 June 1987). "Lisa's bush romance". TV Week. p. 77.