Cecily Polson

Cecily Polson is an Australian former actress, best known for her role as Martha O'Dare in the television series E Street, in which she appeared for its four-year run from the pilot in 1989 to 1993, appearing in 403 episodes.

She has primarily appeared in television soap opera as a character actress including Certain Women, Cop Shop, Ryan, Homicide (5 roles), Division 4 (8 roles), A Country Practice (3 roles), G.P., The Flying Doctors and All Saints (5 roles).

Her film roles dating from 1969 onwards include both theatrical and TV movies The Year of Living Dangerously and Muriel's Wedding. She also appeared in the horror genre films See No Evil and See No Evil 2.

She was married to fellow New Zealand-born Australian actor Peter Gwynne.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Type 1974 The Dove Mrs. Castaldi Feature film US/Australia 1982 The Year of Living Dangerously Moira Feature film 1994 Muriel's Wedding Tania's Mother Feature film 1999 Kick Mrs. Derrick Feature film 2006 See No Evil Margaret Feature film 2010-11 The Clinic Woman on Perch Feature film 2014 See No Evil 2 Margaret Feature film

Television Year Title Role Type 1969 Green Gin Sunset Joyce TV movie 1970–75 Division 4 Guest roles: Anna Doherty / June Boyd / Jean Marshall / Rhoda O'Brien / Patty Cooper / Janet / Hiliary Martin / Gail De Costa TV series, 8 episodes: "Gaolbird", "So, It's a Living", "The I.O.U.", "Last of the Independents", "You Think You've Got Trouble", "Three Mouths to Feed", "You Never Forget the First Time", "Rubber Bunny" 1970 Dynasty Guest role: Jenkins TV series, 1 episode 1971 The Comedy Game Guest role: Wilkins TV anthology series, 1 episode 1971–73 Catwalk Regular role: Miss Jenkins TV series, 14 episodes 1972–76 Matlock Police Guest roles: Gwen Hart / Mandy / Sue Thomas / Judy Smith / Liz McDonald TV series, 5 episodes: "Hogans Week", "Blow Ups Happen", "What's in It for Me?", "Crow Meat", "Johnny Come Home'" 1973 Catch Kandy Guest role: Mrs. James TV series, 1 episode 1973 Tournai Elephant Boy Guest role: Erika Madison TV series, 1 episode 1973–76 Homicide Guest roles: Psychiatrist / Film Truck Hijacker / Carol Adams / Sister Augusta / Sen. Det. Helen Murray TV series, 5 episodes: "Matchmaker", "The Crossing", "Running Nowhere", "Spools and Clocks", "Party Games" 1973; 1974 Ryan Guest roles: Gail Scott / Vicki TV series, 2 episodes 1974 The End Product Querrel TV movie 1974–75 Certain Women Recurring role TV series, 8 episodes 1975 Quality of Mercy Guest role TV series, 1 episode: "Twice Blessed" 1975 Shannon's Mob Guest role: Edith Thomas TV series, 1 episode: "Mixed Doubles" 1976 Do I Have to Kill My Child? Susan TV movie 1976 Moynihan TV series, episode: "Over to You" 1978 Cop Shop Guest role: Barbara York TV series, 1 episode 1979 Skyways Recurring guest role: Jocelyn Powell TV series, 3 episodes 1981 A Town Like Alice Recurring role: Eileen Holland TV miniseries, 1 episode 1981 A Sporting Chance Guest role TV series, 1 episode: "Nobody Loves a Loser" 1983–87 A Country Practice Guest roles: Rita Murray / Karen Robson / Jennifer Power TV series, 6 episodes, including: "Hair of the Dog", "Castle in the Air", "The Last Straw" 1985 Double Sculls Nursing Sister TV movie 1986 BabaKiueria Mother TV movie 1987 Future Past Dymphna TV movie 1987–88 The Flying Doctors Recurring role: Eileen Patterson TV series, 3 episodes 1988 Swap Shop Regular role TV series 1989–93 E Street Regular role: Martha O'Dare TV series, 403 episodes 1994 G.P. Guest role: Fran Harwood TV series, 1 episode 1995 Correlli Guest role: Jean TV series, 1 episode: "Roman Holiday" 1999–2007 All Saints Guest roles: Monica Dowd / Meredith Renshaw / June Burns TV series, 4 episodes: "If These Walls Could Talk", "Shame", "Nowhere to Hide", "Reality Check" 2004 The Alice May TV pilot 2005 Blue Water High Guest role: Heath's Grandmother TV series, 1 episode: "Tough Choices"