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| caption = Turner in character as [[Kath Day-Knight]] at the ''[[Kath & Kimderella]]'' movie premiere, in August 2012
| caption = Turner in character as [[Kath Day-Knight]] at the ''[[Kath & Kimderella]]'' movie premiere, in August 2012
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1960|12|01}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1960|12|01|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Newcastle, Australia|Newcastle]], New South Wales, Australia
| birth_place = [[Newcastle, Australia|Newcastle]], New South Wales, Australia
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| alma_mater = [[Monash University]]/[[Sacré Cœur School]]
| alma_mater = [[Sacré Cœur School]], [[Monash University]]/
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|prooducer|comedienne|writer}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|producer|comedienne|writer}}
| known_for = ''[[Kath and Kim]]''
| known_for = ''[[Kath and Kim]]''
| spouse = John Denton
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'''Jane Turner''' {{post-nominals|country=AUS|OAM}} (born 1 December 1960) is an Australian actress, comedian and [[Logie Award]]-winning comedy series creator and screenwriter.
'''Jane Turner''' {{post-nominals|country=AUS|OAM}} (born 1 December 1960) is an Australian actress, comedian and [[Logie Award]]-winning comedy series creator and screenwriter. She is widely known for her role as Kath in the TV sitcom ''[[Kath and Kim]]''.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Turner, although best known as a comedy performer, made her acting debut in the internationally renowned TV cult drama series ''[[Prisoner (TV series)|Prisoner]]'' in a 15 episode guest role.
Jane Turner, although best known as a comedy performer, made her acting debut in the internationally renowned TV cult drama series ''[[Prisoner (TV series)|Prisoner]]'' in a 15-episode guest role.{{cn|date=September 2024}}


She is notable for numerous comedy roles including the [[sketch comedy]] programs ''[[The D-Generation]]'', ''[[Fast Forward (Australian TV series)|Fast Forward]]'', ''[[Full Frontal (Australian TV series)|Full Frontal]]'', ''[[Big Girl's Blouse]]'' and ''[[Something Stupid (TV series)|Something Stupid]]''.<ref>{{IMDb name|0877613|Jane Turner}}</ref>
She is notable for numerous comedy roles including the [[sketch comedy]] programs ''[[The D-Generation]]'', ''[[Fast Forward (Australian TV series)|Fast Forward]]'', ''[[Full Frontal (Australian TV series)|Full Frontal]]'', ''[[Big Girl's Blouse]]'' and ''[[Something Stupid (TV series)|Something Stupid]]''.<ref>{{IMDb name|0877613|Jane Turner}}</ref>


On ''Fast Forward'' Turner (Svetta) recorded a song with cast member [[Peter Moon (comedian)]] (Victor), called "Don't Do Your Soviet Bloc".
On ''Fast Forward'' Turner (Svetta) recorded a song with cast member [[Peter Moon (comedian)]] (Victor), called "Don't Do Your Soviet Bloc".{{cn|date=September 2024}}


In the 2000s Turner has received accolades for her performance in ''[[Kath & Kim]]'', an [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]] (later [[Seven Network]]) comedy series which she created, wrote, produced and starred in with her longtime friend and collaborator, [[Gina Riley]]. ''Kath & Kim'' became the most successful ABC syndicated show in Australian television history. Turner plays Kath Day Knight, one of the leading roles in the show and an occasional recurring character, Prue, a shop keeper at the Fountain Gate Shopping Centre.
In the 2000s Turner has received accolades for her performance in ''[[Kath & Kim]]'', an [[ABC Television (Australian TV network)|ABC Television]] (later [[Seven Network]]) comedy series which she created, wrote, produced, and starred in, with her longtime friend and collaborator, [[Gina Riley]]. ''Kath & Kim'' became the most successful ABC syndicated show in Australian television history. Turner plays Kath Day Knight, one of the leading roles in the show and an occasional recurring character, Prue, a shop keeper at the Fountain Gate Shopping Centre.{{cn|date=September 2024}}


Turner reprised the role in the 2005 telemovie ''[[Da Kath & Kim Code]]'' and the 2012 feature film ''[[Kath & Kimderella]]''.<ref>''Official Kath & Kim Site'', http://www.kathandkim.com/</ref>
Turner reprised the role in the 2005 telemovie ''[[Da Kath & Kim Code]]'' and the 2012 feature film ''[[Kath & Kimderella]]''.<ref>[http://www.kathandkim.com/ ''Official Kath & Kim Site''] </ref>{{better source|date=September 2024}}


Turner made her West End theatrical debut in the Australian hit play [[Holding the Man]] at London's [[Trafalgar Studios]] in April 2010.
Turner made her West End theatrical debut in the Australian hit play [[Holding the Man]] at London's [[Trafalgar Studios]] in April 2010.{{cn|date=September 2024}}


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Turner attended [[Sacré Cœur School]] in [[Glen Iris, Victoria]], and later studied law at [[Monash University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au/news/325/|title=Sacré Cœur - Latest News|author=August Pty Ltd|work=sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au|access-date=5 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306202731/http://www.sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au/news/325/|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Turner graduated from Monash with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in 1988.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://graduand.connect.monash.edu.au/Graduand/graduand.do|title=Monash Graduate Database}}</ref> She is married to lawyer John Denton<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Turner-sacrifices-luxury-for-refugee-camps/2004/11/26/1101219742745.html |title=Turner sacrifices luxury for refugee camps |work=The Age |date=27 November 2004 |first=Roslyn |last=Guy}}</ref> and they have three children including model Anna Denton<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/fashion/kaths-little-girl-is-all-grown-up/story-e6frf8o6-1226219091087 |title=Kath's little girl is all grown up|work=Sunday Herald Sun |date=13 December 2011 |first=Anna |last=Byrne}}</ref> and actor [[Nicholas Denton]].
Turner attended [[Sacré Cœur School]] in [[Glen Iris, Victoria]], and later studied law at [[Monash University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au/news/325/|title=Sacré Cœur - Latest News|author=August Pty Ltd|work=sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au|access-date=5 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306202731/http://www.sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au/news/325/|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Turner graduated from Monash with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in 1988.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://graduand.connect.monash.edu.au/Graduand/graduand.do|title=Monash Graduate Database}}</ref>
She is married to lawyer John Denton<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Turner-sacrifices-luxury-for-refugee-camps/2004/11/26/1101219742745.html |title=Turner sacrifices luxury for refugee camps |work=The Age |date=27 November 2004 |first=Roslyn |last=Guy}}</ref> and they have three children including model Anna Denton<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/fashion/kaths-little-girl-is-all-grown-up/story-e6frf8o6-1226219091087 |title=Kath's little girl is all grown up|work=Sunday Herald Sun |date=13 December 2011 |first=Anna |last=Byrne}}</ref> and actor [[Nicholas Denton]].{{cn|date=September 2024}}


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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| 1993
| rowspan="3" | 1993
| ''[[Full Frontal (Australian TV series)|Full Frontal]]''
| ''[[Full Frontal (Australian TV series)|Full Frontal]]''
| Various characters
| Various characters
| Season 1 (guest; 13 episodes)
| Season 1 (guest; 13 episodes)
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| 1993
| ''The Making of Nothing''
| ''The Making of Nothing''
| Pasha
| Pasha
| Television special
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| 1993
| ''A Royal Commission Into the Australian Economy''
| ''A Royal Commission Into the Australian Economy''
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! Notes
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| 1987
| rowspan="2" | 1987
| ''[[Bachelor Girl (film)|Bachelor Girl]]''
| ''[[Bachelor Girl (film)|Bachelor Girl]]''
| Vicki
| Vicki
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| Television film
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| 1987
| ''[[The Bit Part]]''
| ''[[The Bit Part]]''
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| Actress in Play
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| 2005
| ''[[Da Kath & Kim Code]]''
| ''[[Da Kath & Kim Code]]''
| Kath Day-Knight
| Kath Day-Knight / Prue
| Television film (+ writer & producer)
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Latest revision as of 16:22, 1 December 2024

For other people with this name, see Jane Turner (disambiguation).

Jane Turner
OAM
Turner in character as Kath Day-Knight at the Kath & Kimderella movie premiere, in August 2012
Born (1960-12-01) 1 December 1960 (age 64)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Alma materSacré Cœur School, Monash University/
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
  • comedienne
  • writer
Known forKath and Kim
SpouseJohn Denton
Children3

Jane Turner OAM (born 1 December 1960) is an Australian actress, comedian and Logie Award-winning comedy series creator and screenwriter. She is widely known for her role as Kath in the TV sitcom Kath and Kim.

Career

[edit]

Jane Turner, although best known as a comedy performer, made her acting debut in the internationally renowned TV cult drama series Prisoner in a 15-episode guest role.[citation needed]

She is notable for numerous comedy roles including the sketch comedy programs The D-Generation, Fast Forward, Full Frontal, Big Girl's Blouse and Something Stupid.[1]

On Fast Forward Turner (Svetta) recorded a song with cast member Peter Moon (comedian) (Victor), called "Don't Do Your Soviet Bloc".[citation needed]

In the 2000s Turner has received accolades for her performance in Kath & Kim, an ABC Television (later Seven Network) comedy series which she created, wrote, produced, and starred in, with her longtime friend and collaborator, Gina Riley. Kath & Kim became the most successful ABC syndicated show in Australian television history. Turner plays Kath Day Knight, one of the leading roles in the show and an occasional recurring character, Prue, a shop keeper at the Fountain Gate Shopping Centre.[citation needed]

Turner reprised the role in the 2005 telemovie Da Kath & Kim Code and the 2012 feature film Kath & Kimderella.[2][better source needed]

Turner made her West End theatrical debut in the Australian hit play Holding the Man at London's Trafalgar Studios in April 2010.[citation needed]

Personal life

[edit]

Turner attended Sacré Cœur School in Glen Iris, Victoria, and later studied law at Monash University.[3] Turner graduated from Monash with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988.[4]

She is married to lawyer John Denton[5] and they have three children including model Anna Denton[6] and actor Nicholas Denton.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Television
Year Title Role Notes
1983–84 Prisoner Belinda Johns Seasons 5−6 (recurring; 15 episodes)
1987 The D-Generation Various characters Season 2 & Seven Network specials (8 episodes)
+ Writer (7 episodes)
1989–92 Fast Forward Various characters Seasons 1–4 (lead; 90 episodes)
+ Writer (90 episodes)
1992 Bligh Mad Lottie Season 1 (guest; 1 episode)
1993 Full Frontal Various characters Season 1 (guest; 13 episodes)
The Making of Nothing Pasha Television special
A Royal Commission Into the Australian Economy Court Official / Travel Agent Television special
1994 Big Girl's Blouse Various characters Season 1 (main; 9 episodes)
+ Writer & producer (9 episodes)
1998 Something Stupid Various characters Season 1 (main; 6 episodes)
+ Writer & producer (6 episodes)
2002–07 Kath & Kim Kath Day-Knight / Prue Seasons 1−4 & special (33 episodes)
+ Writer & executive producer (32 episodes); producer (25 episodes)
2007 Little Britain Down Under Kath Day-Knight Television documentary
2015 Open Slather Various characters Season 1 (main; 11 episodes)
2018 Rake Senator Penny Evans Season 5 (recurring; 5 episodes)
2020 Parlement (French TV series)[7] MEP Sharon Redlion Season 1 (recurring; 10 episodes)
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1987 Bachelor Girl Vicki Television film
The Bit Part Actress in Play Feature film
1997 Thank God He Met Lizzie Anne Feature film
2002 Guru Wayne Sarg Feature film
2005 Da Kath & Kim Code Kath Day-Knight / Prue Television film (+ writer & producer)
2012 Kath & Kimderella Kath Day-Knight / Prue Feature film

References

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  1. ^ Jane Turner at IMDb
  2. ^ Official Kath & Kim Site
  3. ^ August Pty Ltd. "Sacré Cœur - Latest News". sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Monash Graduate Database".
  5. ^ Guy, Roslyn (27 November 2004). "Turner sacrifices luxury for refugee camps". The Age.
  6. ^ Byrne, Anna (13 December 2011). "Kath's little girl is all grown up". Sunday Herald Sun.
  7. ^ "" Parlement " : la série politiquement (pas) correcte". France tv & vous (in French). Retrieved 13 April 2020.
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