Jill Forster

Jill Forster (born 30 November 1936), is an English-born Australian retired actress and former model. She became well known for her roles in early TV soap operas's and series, but also appeared in films and telefilms.

Early life Forster was born in Twickenham, Middlesex (now London) in the UK,

Career

Television Forster's first role was in the Crawford Productions Australian espionage adventure series Hunter, filmed on location in Woomera, South Australia for six weeks. After the experience, she decided she wanted to act full time. She also had prominent roles in several other soap operas including The Box as Enid and her sister Emma Parker.

In 1984, Forster had a recurring role in cult prison drama Prisoner

Forster has had guest roles in numerous other Australian television dramas, including Skippy the Bush Kangaroo,

In 1982, Forster appeared in the science fiction thriller Crosstalk as Mrs. Stollier. alongside Sam Neill, Susan Sarandon and Emily Blunt.

Personal life Forster married Australian actor and frequent co-star John Stanton Their relationship began while they were shooting an episode of ABC’s Love Story. They also acted together in the TV series Matlock Police, Homicide, The Box and Bellamy. She also directed her husband in a 2009 stage production of And When He Falls, at Fortyfivedownstairs in Melbourne.

Awards Year Award Category Work Result 1973 Australian Film Institute Best Supporting Actress Libido 1987 Best Actress Great Expectations: The Untold Story 1993 Best Supporting Actress Say a Little Prayer 1999 Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Television Drama SeaChange (episode: "Manna from Heaven")

Filmography (selected)

Film Year Title Role Type1973 Alvin Purple Mrs. Horwood Feature film Matlock Police Eve Taylor 1 episode Ryan Nurse Porter / Sheila 2 episodes Inside Alvin Purple Herself / Mrs. Horwood TV special 1973–1974 Number 96 Helen Sheridan/Sellars 21 episodes 1975–1977 The Box Enid Parker 261 episodes 1977–1979 The Restless Years Heather Russell 99 episodes 2009 And When He Falls Director Fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne