About Toni Scanlan
Born 1956. Toni Scanlan is an Australian actor.
Toni Scanlan (born 2 April 1956) is an Australian actress best known for her role in the Australian television police drama Water Rats as Helen Blakemore. She is one of the only three actors to appear in the series from when it started to when it ended.
She was the winner of the Best Actress in a Lead Role at the 2007 Sydney Theatre Awards for her role in King Tide, despite her late call to the role, replacing the lead originally cast.
Scanlan received Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2013 Sydney Theatre Awards for All My Sons by Arthur Miller at the opening of The Eternity Playhouse, Sydney.
Other activities Scanlan was the Resident Director at the Sydney Theatre Co and Associate Artistic Director of Melbourne Theatre Co.
Filmography
Television appearances
Film appearances
Theatre Scanlan has appeared in numerous theatre productions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Toni Scanlan?
Australian actress
When was Toni Scanlan born?
Toni Scanlan was born on 2 April 1956 in Perth.
What is Toni Scanlan's occupation?
Toni Scanlan is an actor.
What nationality is Toni Scanlan?
Toni Scanlan is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Toni Scanlan. https://biography.guide/toni-scanlan/
MLA: "Toni Scanlan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/toni-scanlan/.
Chicago: "Toni Scanlan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/toni-scanlan/.
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