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Magda Szubanski

Comedian / Film Actress / Screenwriter | * 04/12/1961 (63) | Liverpool, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Magdalene Mary Therese Szubanski ( zhə-BAN-skee; born 12 April 1961), known as Magda Szubanski, is an Australian comedy actress, author, singer and LGBT rights advocate. She performed in Fast Forward, Kath & Kim as Sharon Strzelecki and in the films Babe (1995) and Babe: Pig in the City (1998), Happy Feet (2006) and Happy Feet Two (2011). In 2003 and 2004 surveys, she polled as the most recognised and well-liked Australian television personality. Szubanski has spoken openly about her struggles with intergenerational trauma, anxiety and suicidal ideation in her teens. She became an activist for LGBT rights and, in 2017, advocated for same-sex marriage in Australia. In 2015, Szubanski released her memoir, Reckoning. ()
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Magdalene Mary Szubanski AO is an Australian television and film actress, comedian and writer. Szubanski's career started as a writer and performer of sketch comedy and has since progressed to production of TV, film acting, and musical theatre.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Kids & Family

Known for these Movies & Shows

Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he ...

Babe

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1995 | 3.1/5 | 1h 31min
Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Kids & Family
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Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce! ...

Happy Feet

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2006 | 3.1/5 | 1h 48min
Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family
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Babe, fresh from his victory in the sheepherding contest, returns to Farmer Hoggett's farm, but after Farmer Hoggett is injured and unable to work, Babe has to go to the big city to save the farm. ...

Babe: Pig in the City

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1998 | 2.8/5 | 1h 32min
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Kids & Family, Fantasy
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Kath & Kim

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2002 | 3.3/5 | 30min per episode
Comedy
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Awards & Nominations for Magda Szubanski

Officer of The Order of Australia
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Movies with Magda Szubanski as Actress(21)

as Sharon Strzelecki2022 Kath & Kim: Our Effluent Life
as Sister Dominique2019 Ride Like a Girl
as The Butcher2018 The BBQ
as Queenie2017 Three Summers
2013 Santapprentice
as Cassandra Wolfe2013 Goddess
as Sharon Strzelecki2012 Kath & Kimderella
as Miss Viola (voice)2011 Happy Feet Two
as Roadhouse Betty2009 Bran Nue Dae
as Mrs. Lonsdale2007 The Golden Compass
as Mrs. Plonk2007 Dr. Plonk
as Miss Viola (voice)2006 Happy Feet
as Neighbor Betty2005 Son of the Mask
as Sharon Strzelecki2005 Da Kath & Kim Code
as Brozzie Drewitt2002 The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course
as Margaret O'Halloran2001 Dogwoman: The Legend of Dogwoman
as Margaret O'Halloran2000 Dogwoman: Dead Dog Walking
as Margaret O'Halloran2000 Dogwoman: A Grrrl's Best Friend
as Mrs. Esme Cordelia Hoggett1998 Babe: Pig in the City
as Esme Hoggett1995 Babe
as Mr. Cardigan / Mr. Trouser / Bill Kelty1993 A Royal Commission Into The Australian Economy

TV Shows/Series with Magda Szubanski as Actress(18)

2023 Queerstralia
as herself2022 Frankly
as Margie2022 After the Verdict
as Miranda Lee2019 My Life Is Murder
as Diane2017 Sisters
2015 Open Slather
as herself2013 Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
as Mary-Angela2013 It's a Date
as herself2008 Who Do You Think You Are?
as Self - Panellist2008 Q&A
2006 Magda's Funny Bits
as Sharon Karen Strzelecki2002 Kath & Kim
as Furlow1999 Farscape
as herself1996 Good News Week
1993 Full Frontal
1992 The Late Show
1989 Fast Forward
1986 The D-Generation

Movies with Magda Szubanski as Crew(4)

Production/Producer2001 Dogwoman: The Legend of Dogwoman
Production/Producer2000 Dogwoman: Dead Dog Walking
Writing/Writer2000 Dogwoman: Dead Dog Walking
Production/Producer2000 Dogwoman: A Grrrl's Best Friend

TV Shows/Series with Magda Szubanski as Crew(2)

Writing/Writer2013 It's a Date
Writing/Writer2002 Kath & Kim

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Full Name: Magda Szubański
Born: Wednesday, 04/12 1961 (April) in Liverpool, England (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 63 years + 12 days)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Ox)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: University of Melbourne, Siena College
Magda Szubanski frequently works together with these people:
Jane Turner (13x, Actress)
George Miller (11x, Crew)
Gina Riley (11x, Actress)
Thomas Holesgrove (11x, Cast)
Shaun Micallef (7x, Actor)
Francesca Buller (5x, Actress)
Warren Coleman (5x, Actor)
Marg Downey (5x, Actress)
Peter Helliar (5x, Actor)
Hugo Weaving (4x, Actor)
Peter Rowsthorn (4x, Actor)
Danny Mann (4x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:307221, Added: 08/13/2018, Last updated: 03/25/2024