Deborah Mailman
Actor · Director · Writer
Born Jul 14, 1972 · Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Active 1998–present · Awards: Member of the Order of Australia
Deborah Jane Mailman, AM (born 14 July 1972) is an Aboriginal Australian television and film actress, and singer. She was the first Aboriginal actress to win the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and has…
Filmography
Kangaroo (2025) — RosieWolfram (2026) — PansyRabbit-Proof Fence (2002) — MavisPlease Like Me (2013) — SiobhahWolf Creek (2016) — Bernadette2067 (2020) — Regina JacksonBoy Swallows Universe (2024) — Poppy BirkbeckThe Sapphires (2012) — GailOddball (2015) — Mayor Lake / NarratorScarygirl (2023) — Treedweller (voice)Paper Planes (2014) — MaureenMystery Road (2018) — Kerry ThompsonARK: The Animated Series (2024) — Deborah Walker (voice)Cleverman (2016) — Aunty LindaJack Irish: Dead Point (2014) — CynthiaJack Irish (2016) — CynthiaMental (2012) — SandraOffspring (2010)Combat Wombat (2020) — Maggie Diggins (voice)A Few Less Men (2017) — Sergeant SimpsonRush (2008) — GabeThe New Boy (2023) — Sister MumTomorrow When the War Began (2016) — KathBlinky Bill the Movie (2015) — Blinky's Mother (voice)