Annie Maynard

Annie Maynard is an Australian actress. She is best known for her starring role in the ABC comedy series Upper Middle Bogan as Bess Denyar.

Upper Middle Bogan began screening on ABC on 15 August 2013 with Maynard reprising her role across all three seasons. Maynard subsequently filmed the Australian drama television series Playing for Keeps.

Early life Born in Adelaide, Maynard did two years at Flinders University Drama Centre.

In 2002, Maynard was accepted to the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and graduated in 2004.

Career Maynard has amassed a number of credits across various Australian television series including Love Child, A Moody Christmas, Rake 3, Puberty Blues, Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo, Spirited 2, Tricky Business, Dead Lucky, Upper Middle Bogan and All Saints.

In 2024, Maynard appeared in the comedy series Colin from Accounts.

On 17 September 2024, Maynard was named as part of the cast for Paramount+ series Playing Gracie Darling, and on 15 January 2025 the series had entered production.

On 12 November 2025, Maynard was announced as part of the cast for Stan series Dear Life.

Maynard is the pre‑recorded inflight announcement voice used on Virgin Australia aircraft, including safety and cabin messages.

Personal life Maynard has one child, a son, born in 2014.

Filmography

Film appearances