Georgie Sterling Explained

Georgie Sterling
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1942-1992
Known For:Sons and Daughters
Spouse:John Saul

Georgie Sterling was an Australian actress, noted for her work in radio and television, especially in TV films and serials, although she also appeared in theatre, in an acting career spanning a some 50-year period.

She started her career in theatre in the early 1940s and by the late 1950s in the new media of television, including appearing in a TV movie version of Hamlet. In serials she played Isabella Drysdale in the ill-fated series Taurus Rising but is possibly best known for her role as May Walters in Sons and Daughters. She also appeared in Homicide, Matlock Police and A Country Practice. She was married to fellow actor and radio producer John Saul.

Selected filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleType
1958The Multi-Coloured UmbrellaGloriaTV film
1958Sorry, Wrong NumberMrs StevensonShort film
1959HamletGertrudeTV film
1959One Bright DaySheila PrescottTV film
1960Stormy PetrelGuest role: Mrs. King/Mrs KingTV series, 2 episodes
1966Armchair ThrillerGuest role: Mrs. ParkerTV series, 1 episode
1968-1975HomicideGuest roles: Miss Murphy/Linda Richardson/Emma Canker/Martha Hayes-Manning/Kay BarlowTV series, 5 episodes
1972; 1974Division 4Guest roles: Lucille Lester/Mrs. MillardTV series, 2 episodes
1972The Tony Hancock SpecialMiss Bunny BancroftTV Special
1975Matlock PoliceGuest role: May O'BrienTV series, 1 episode
1976King's MenGuest roleTV series, 1 episode
1982The Don Lane ShowGuest as herself with 'Taurus Rising' cast: Andrew Clarke, Alan Cassell, Diane CraigTV series, 1 episode
1982Taurus RisingRegular role: Elizabeth DrysdaleTV series
1983-1988A Country PracticeGuest roles: Polly Waterford/Irene Walters/Emily White/da Chaffey/Lola BrownTV series, 15 episodes
1986Sons and DaughtersRegular role: May WaltersTV series, 69 episodes
1988Barracuda aka The RocksMrs. VaughanTV pilot/film
1989BodysurferMrs. TrambleABC TV miniseries, 2 episodes
1990Home and AwayGuest role: Mrs. GibbsTV series, 1 episode
1992E StreetRecurring role: Thelma PottsTV series, 4 episodes

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