Sally-Anne Upton
Sally-Anne Upton is a British–Australian stage, film and television actress.[1][2] Upton is known for her roles in Bring Her Back,[3] Neighbours, and as Lucy Gambaro in prison drama Wentworth.
Personal life
[edit]Upton has previously served on the committee of the Victorian Actors Benevolent Trust (VABT) and is an ambassador for WomenCan. Upton is also a registered civil marriage celebrant and registered nurse and served as a unit nurse on Neighbours.[4][5][2]
Career
[edit]In 2016, Upton was announced in the returning cast for the upcoming fourth season of the prison drama Wentworth.[6] Upton appeared in the fifth season of the series and her character Lucy would ultimately lose her tongue as it was cut out by Joan Ferguson, Upton has said that particular scene took seven hours to shoot.[7]
In 2019, Upton would appear in a recurring capacity on the soap Neighbours as the character of Vera Punt and has made on and off appearances in the show for the following years.[8] In 2022, Upton would appear in ABC drama Savage River.[9]
In 2024, Upton was announced as part of the cast for the film Bring Her Back (2025), directed and written by Danny and Michael Philippou.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Television appearances
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2025 | Neighbours | Vera Punt | Reccuring | [8] |
| 2023 | Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe | Sally-Anne | 4 episodes | [11] |
| Crazy Fun Park | Dawn | 2 episodes | [5] | |
| 2022 | Fisk | Betty | 1 episode | |
| Savage River | Dale O'Neill | 6 episodes | ||
| 2017-21 | Superwog | Charlene | 2 episodes | |
| 2018-20 | How to Stay Married | Leonie | 2 episodes | |
| 2019 | Aunty Donna: Glenridge Secondary College | Prinicpal | 1 episode | |
| 2018 | Legends | Mrs Knee | 4 episodes | |
| 2015-2018 | Wentworth | Lucy Gambaro | 32 episodes | |
| 2017 | True Story w/ Hamish and Andy | Marg | 1 episode | |
| House Husbands | Suzy | 1 episode | ||
| 2016 | Under The Milky Way | Rose | 4 episodes | |
| 2015 | Fresh Blood; Pilot Season | Patsy | 1 episode | |
| Sammy J & Randy | Smilté | 1 episode | ||
| 2013 | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Sister Dominicia | 1 episode | |
| It's a Date | Brenda | 1 episode | ||
| 2011 | Winners & Losers | Lyn | 1 episode | |
| 2008 | Bogan Pride | Berenice Craig | 6 episodes | |
| 2007 | The Librarians | Sister Gregory | 3 episodes | |
| 2001 | Stingers | Patient | 1 episode | |
| 1994-98 | Blue Heelers | Sheryl / Rita | 2 episodes | |
| 1998 | Good Guys Bad Guys | Biff | 1 episode | |
| 1997 | The Ripper | Bartender | TV movie | |
| 1996 | The Genie from Down Under | Hairdresser | 1 episode | |
| The Dame Was Loaded | Meg | Video game | ||
| 1995 | The Feds: Suspect | Neighbour | TV movie | |
| 1994 | Law of the Land | Beryl | 1 episode | |
| The Damnation of Harvey McHugh | Edwina | 1 episode | ||
| 1993 | Stark | Barmaid | 1 episode | |
| Snowy | Cook | 1 episode | ||
| 1992-93 | Bingles | Deidre | 23 episodes | |
| 1993 | Phoenix | Woman | 1 episode | |
| 1992 | Boys from the Bush | Nestie | 1 episode | |
| 1991 | Col'n Carpenter | Policewoman | 1 episode | |
| 1990 | Skirts | Jenny Kruger | 14 episodes |
Film appearances
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bring Her Back | Wendy | Film | [10] |
| 2020 | The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee | Luke's Mum | Film | |
| 2013 | Lake Breeze | Mrs Eden | Short | |
| 2010 | I Love You Too | Trish | ||
| 2006 | Wil | God | ||
| 2003 | Take Away | Innkeeper | ||
| 2000 | Muggers | Cafeteria Assisant | ||
| 1995 | Angel Baby | Clubhouse Client | ||
| 1990 | Aya | Pushy Woman |
References
[edit]- ^ "Sally-Anne Upton". app.showcast.com.au. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ a b "Sally-Anne Upton reveals the stories behind some of her favourites". realestate.com.au. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Venugopal, Arun (2024-08-04). "A24's New Horror Film "Bring Her Back" by Danny & Michael Philippou Wraps Filming". Maxblizz. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "About". Sally-Anne Upton. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ a b Pobjie, Ben (2022-12-28). "'They look at me bamboozled': Aussie actor's message for fame-seekers". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Knox, David (2016-03-29). "Returning: Wentworth". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Adams, Cameron (10 May 2017). "Wentworths TV grusome moment". news.com.au. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Fan favourite Neighbours star responds to surprise opening titles change". Digital Spy. 2025-04-21. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Knox, David (2022-08-08). "Airdate: Savage River". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ a b Slatter, Sean (2024-05-28). "Sally-Anne Upton, Stephen Phillips confirmed for Danny and Michael Philippou's 'Bring Her Back'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Knox, David (2023-03-15). "Airdate: Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2025-06-08.