Alison Routledge

Alison Mary Stuart Routledge (born 29 April 1960) is a New Zealand actress, known for her performance as Joanne in the 1985 cult film The Quiet Earth.

Early life Born to an English army officer, Routledge moved to New Zealand as a teenager. She received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in German from Victoria University in Wellington where she first began acting. Her first role was the lead in a stage production of Pirandello’s Six Characters in Search of an Author.

Career After graduating from drama school, Routledge landed the lead role of Laura in 1983 television film The Garden Party, based on Katherine Mansfield’s short story. for which she was nominated for a Best Actress award. seeing her nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award.

Awards Year Work Award Category Result Ref.1987 The Quiet Earth GOFTA Film and Television Awards Best Female Performance in a Leading Role – Film Bridge to Nowhere Role Notes Ref. 1980 Don't Rubbish It Daughter Short film 1992 The Palm Reader Shirley Short film 2001 Rain Heather Her Majesty Victoria Wakefield 2005 Nothing Special Heather Short film

Television Year Title Role Note Ref. 1980–1984 Mortimer's Patch Various characters 1981–1991 Wildtrack Presenter 1983 The Garden Party Laura 1987–1990 Gloss Leah 1989–1990 Laugh INZ Various characters 1992 Homeward Bound Charlie 2000–2001 The Life & Times of Te Tutu Mrs Vole