Leah Purcell

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Credits
89 titles

Projects in Development (1 title)	Budget
Koa Kid Actress, Director, Executive Producer, Writer Actress, Director, Executive Producer, Writer See fewer

Films in Production (1 title)	Budget	Status
Luna and the Brain Tuna (Short) - Actress Actress See fewer		Post-Prod

Past Film & Video (18 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Shayda (2023) Joyce Joyce See fewer		$10K	$62K	$312K
The Architect (2022) Director Director See fewer
Here Out West (2022) Director (directed by) Director (directed by) See fewer				$40K
The Legend of Molly Johnson (2021) Molly Johnson, Director, Performer, Producer, Performer ("Black is the Colour"), … See more Molly Johnson, Director, Performer, Producer, Performer ("Black is the Colour"), Fight Stunts, Writer (play), Writer (written by) See fewer				$1.3MM
Last Cab to Darwin (2015) Sonya Sonya See fewer	AUD 4MM	$620	$34K	$5.9MM
My Mistress (2014) Audrey Audrey See fewer
She Say (2012) (Video) - Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer
Aunty Maggie and the Womba Wakgun (2009) (Short) - Director Director See fewer	AUD 196K
Tomorrow (2009) (Short) - Laura Laura See fewer	AUD 140K
Jindabyne (2006) Carmel Carmel See fewer	AUD 15MM	$28K	$400K	$6MM
The Proposition (2005) Queenie Queenie See fewer	$20MM	$33K	$1.9MM	$5MM
Somersault (2004) Diane Diane See fewer		$22K	$92K	$1.5MM
Lennie Cahill Shoots Through (2003) Doctor Doctor See fewer	AUD 560K
Beginnings (2002) Police Officer Police Officer See fewer
Black Chicks Talking (2002) Self, Director Self, Director See fewer
Lantana (2001) Claudia Claudia See fewer		$67K	$4.6MM	$16MM
Somewhere in the Darkness (1999) Lulu Lulu See fewer
Redreaming the Dark (1998) (Short) - Actress Actress See fewer

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Past Television (29 titles)	Episodes
High Country (2024) (TV Series) - Andrea Whitford (8 episodes, 2024), Executive Producer (8 episodes, 2024), Script Consultant (8 episodes, 2024) Andrea Whitford (8 episodes, 2024), Executive Producer (8 episodes, 2024), Script Consultant (8 episodes, 2024) See fewer Episode #1.8 (Apr 30, 2024) Season 1, Episode 8 - Andrea Whitford, Executive Producer, Script Consultant Andrea Whitford, Executive Producer, Script Consultant See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (2023) (TV Series) - Twig (7 episodes, 2023) Twig (7 episodes, 2023) See fewer Part 7: Sturt's Desert Pea (Aug 31, 2023) Season 1, Episode 7 - Twig Twig See fewer See more See fewer Loading	7
Krystal Klairvoyant (2022) (TV Mini-series) - Deborah (3 episodes, 2022) Deborah (3 episodes, 2022) See fewer I have no power (Dec 15, 2022) Season 1, Episode 21 - Deborah Deborah See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Childish Deano (2022) (TV Series) - Mrs. Narkle (1 episode, 2022) Mrs. Narkle (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Deano's Apology (Nov 18, 2022) Season 1, Episode 6 - Mrs. Narkle (voice) Mrs. Narkle (voice) See fewer	1
The Twelve (2022) (TV Mini-series) - Writer (written by) (2 episodes, 2022) Writer (written by) (2 episodes, 2022) See fewer Episode #1.7 (Aug 2, 2022) Season 1, Episode 7 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer Episode #1.3 (Jul 5, 2022) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer	2
Wentworth (2018–2021) (TV Series) - Rita Connors (37 episodes, 2018) Rita Connors (37 episodes, 2018) See fewer Legacy (Oct 26, 2021) Season 9, Episode 10 - Rita Connors Rita Connors See fewer See more See fewer Loading	37
All My Friends Are Racist (2021) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (4 episodes, 2021), Justice Janelle Ray AO (1 episode, 2021) Executive Producer (4 episodes, 2021), Justice Janelle Ray AO (1 episode, 2021) See fewer My Friends Are Cancelled (2021) Season 1, Episode 5 - Executive Producer Executive Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
My Life Is Murder (2019) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2019) Director (2 episodes, 2019) See fewer Lividity in Lycra (Jul 31, 2019) Season 1, Episode 3 - Director Director See fewer The Boyfriend Experience (Aug 4, 2019) Season 1, Episode 1 - Director Director See fewer	2
Black Comedy (2016–2018) (TV Series) - Guest Cast (3 episodes, 2016) Guest Cast (3 episodes, 2016) See fewer Episode #3.4 (Oct 10, 2018) Season 3, Episode 4 - Guest Cast Guest Cast See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Cleverman (2016–2017) (TV Series) - Director (5 episodes, 2016) Director (5 episodes, 2016) See fewer Borrowed Time (Aug 2, 2017) Season 2, Episode 6 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
Secret Daughter (2016) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2016) Director (2 episodes, 2016) See fewer Stuck in the Middle with You (Oct 10, 2016) Season 1, Episode 2 - Director Director See fewer Flame Trees (Oct 3, 2016) Season 1, Episode 1 - Director Director See fewer	2
Love Child (2015–2016) (TV Series) - Indigenous Consultant (7 episodes, 2015), Daisy (3 episodes, 2015) Indigenous Consultant (7 episodes, 2015), Daisy (3 episodes, 2015) See fewer Episode #3.10 (Aug 1, 2016) Season 3, Episode 10 - Daisy Daisy See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10
Janet King (2016) (TV Series) - Heather O'Connor (8 episodes, 2016) Heather O'Connor (8 episodes, 2016) See fewer The Long Goodbye (May 12, 2016) Season 2, Episode 8 - Heather O'Connor Heather O'Connor See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Ready for This (2015) (TV Series) - Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2015) Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2015) See fewer The Birthday Party (Nov 30, 2015) Season 1, Episode 9 - Writer (written by) Writer (written by) See fewer	1
Mary: The Making of a Princess (2015) (TV Movie) - Toni Klan Toni Klan See fewer
House of Hancock (2015) (TV Mini-series) - Hilda Kickett (1 episode, 2015) Hilda Kickett (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Episode #1.1 (Feb 8, 2015) Season 1, Episode 1 - Hilda Kickett Hilda Kickett See fewer	1
Who We Are: Brave New Clan (2014) (TV Movie) - Director, Writer Director, Writer See fewer
Redfern Now (2012–2013) (TV Series) - Grace (2 episodes, 2012), Director (2 episodes, 2012), Performer ("The Merry Christmas Polka") (1 episode, 2013), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2013) Grace (2 episodes, 2012), Director (2 episodes, 2012), Performer ("The Merry Christmas Polka") (1 episode, 2013), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Pokies (Nov 28, 2013) Season 2, Episode 5 - Grace Grace See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
My Place (2009) (TV Series) - Ellen (1 episode, 2009), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2009) Ellen (1 episode, 2009), Writer (written by) (1 episode, 2009) See fewer 2008 Laura (Dec 4, 2009) Season 1, Episode 1 - Ellen, Writer (written by) Ellen, Writer (written by) See fewer	1
McLeod's Daughters (2008) (TV Series) - Terri Barker (1 episode, 2008) Terri Barker (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Dammed (Nov 13, 2008) Season 8, Episode 9 - Terri Barker Terri Barker See fewer	1
The Starter Wife (2007) (TV Mini-series) - Hannah Sprints (2 episodes, 2007) Hannah Sprints (2 episodes, 2007) See fewer Hour 6 (Jun 28, 2007) Season 1, Episode 6 - Hannah Sprints Hannah Sprints See fewer Hour 5 (Jun 21, 2007) Season 1, Episode 5 - Hannah Sprints Hannah Sprints See fewer	2
Love My Way (2007) (TV Series) - Caroline Syron (3 episodes, 2007) Caroline Syron (3 episodes, 2007) See fewer Together Apart (Mar 5, 2007) Season 3, Episode 4 - Caroline Syron Caroline Syron See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Bad Cop, Bad Cop (2002) (TV Mini-series) - Lorraine Simpson (1 episode, 2002) Lorraine Simpson (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Suit Yourself (Dec 23, 2002) Season 1, Episode 6 - Lorraine Simpson Lorraine Simpson See fewer	1
BeastMaster (2000–2001) (TV Series) - The Black Apparition (5 episodes, 2000) The Black Apparition (5 episodes, 2000) See fewer The Prize (Oct 29, 2001) Season 3, Episode 5 - The Black Apparition The Black Apparition See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
The Lost World (2001) (TV Series) - Witch Doctor (1 episode, 2001) Witch Doctor (1 episode, 2001) See fewer The Visitor (May 12, 2001) Season 2, Episode 20 - Witch Doctor Witch Doctor See fewer	1
Water Rats (1998) (TV Series) - Sarah Lane (1 episode, 1998) Sarah Lane (1 episode, 1998) See fewer Let the Dead (Jun 9, 1998) Season 3, Episode 19 - Sarah Lane Sarah Lane See fewer	1
Fallen Angels (1997) (TV Series) - Sharon Walker (20 episodes, 1997) Sharon Walker (20 episodes, 1997) See fewer Morning Has Broken (Jun 27, 1997) Season 1, Episode 20 - Sharon Walker Sharon Walker See fewer See more See fewer Loading	20
Police Rescue (1996) (TV Series) - Const. Tracey Davis (9 episodes, 1996) Const. Tracey Davis (9 episodes, 1996) See fewer The Only Constant (Nov 22, 1996) Season 5, Episode 9 - Const. Tracey Davis Const. Tracey Davis See fewer See more See fewer Loading	9
G.P. (1996) (TV Series) - Lauren (1 episode, 1996) Lauren (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Long Time Coming (Jul 16, 1996) Season 8, Episode 21 - Lauren Lauren See fewer	1

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Self (30 titles)
The 64th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (2024) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Project (2021–2024) (TV Series) - Self - Actor / Self (3 episodes, 2021) Self - Actor / Self (3 episodes, 2021) See fewer Episode dated 10 March 2024 (Mar 10, 2024) Self - Actor (as Leah Purcell AM) Self - Actor (as Leah Purcell AM) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
13th AACTA Awards (2024) (TV Special) - Self - Actress Self - Actress See fewer
Looking Black (2022) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
ABC 90 Celebrate! (2022) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 62nd Annual TV Week Logie Awards (2022) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Australian Story (2002–2022) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2002) Self (2 episodes, 2002) See fewer The Songlines of Leah Purcell (Jun 13, 2022) Season 27, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer Queen Leah: Leah Purcell (Jun 17, 2002) Season 7, Episode 18 - Self Self See fewer
Girls on Film (2022) (Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Ep 119: Leah Purcell & Kerry Fox on Feminist Western The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson (May 11, 2022) Season 1, Episode 119 - Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer
Hot off the Press (2022) (Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Interview with Leah Purcell (May 1, 2022) Season 2, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
Wentworth Cast: What Did you Steal as a kid? Behind the Scenes (2021) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Wentworth Which Country would you run to? Behind the Scenes (2021) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Wentworth Cast What the Show taught you about Crime? (2021) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Wentworth: Unlocked (2021) (TV Special) - Self - Rita Connors Self - Rita Connors See fewer
Wentworth Cast Who Would Make a Good Crim? (2021) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Wentworth Cast Lose A Finger or Life in Prison? (2021) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
David Gulpilil: Personal Stories (2021) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Wentworth Behind the Bars 3: A Look at the Final Season (2020) (TV Special) - Self - Rita Connors Self - Rita Connors See fewer
Wentworth Screen Fest (2020) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Wentworth: Behind the Bars: A Look at Season 8 (2020) (TV Movie) - Self - Rita Connors Self - Rita Connors See fewer
Wentworth: Behind The Bars (2019) (TV Movie) - Self - Rita Connors Self - Rita Connors See fewer
Anh's Brush with Fame (2019) (TV Series) - Self - Actress & storyteller (1 episode, 2019) Self - Actress & storyteller (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Leah Purcell (May 8, 2019) Season 4, Episode 4 - Self - Actress & storyteller Self - Actress & storyteller See fewer
Inside Wentworth Behind the Scenes (2018) (TV Mini-series) - Self (2 episodes, 2018) Self (2 episodes, 2018) See fewer Inside Wentworth 41 (Aug 15, 2018) Season 5, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer Inside Wentworth 39 Meet Leah Purcell (Aug 15, 2018) Season 5, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Lady Parts TV Presents (2018) (Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2018) Self (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Interview with Leah Purcell (Jul 25, 2018) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer
Wentworth: Season 6 Behind the Scenes (2018) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
David Stratton's Stories of Australian Cinema (2017) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2017) Self (2 episodes, 2017) See fewer Family (Jun 20, 2017) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer Game Changers (Jun 6, 2017) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Meet the Mavericks (2016) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2016) Self (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Leah Purcell & Miranda Tapsell (Apr 26, 2016) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Total Agony (2014) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2014) Self (3 episodes, 2014) See fewer The Agony of Modern Manners: Weddings & Funerals (May 7, 2014) Season 4, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Jindabyne: The Process (2006) (Video) - Self - Actress Self - Actress See fewer
Enough Rope with Andrew Denton (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Episode #3.26 (Aug 22, 2005) Season 3, Episode 26 - Self Self See fewer
Good News Week (1997) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1997) Self (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Episode #2.28 (Aug 29, 1997) Season 2, Episode 28 - Self Self See fewer

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Archive Footage (10 titles)
Gogglebox Australia (2021) (TV Series) - Rita Connors (1 episode, 2021) Rita Connors (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Episode #14.9 (Nov 4, 2021) Season 14, Episode 9 - Rita Connors (archive footage) Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer
Wentworth Reunion Event (2021) Rita Connors (archive footage) Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer
Saluting Wentworth (2021) (TV Special) - Rita Connors (archive footage) Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer
Studio 10 (2020–2021) (TV Series) - Rita Connors (2 episodes, 2020) Rita Connors (2 episodes, 2020) See fewer Interview with Tina Bursill (Sep 14, 2021) Rita Connors (archive footage) Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer Interview with Bernard Curry (Jul 24, 2020) Rita Connors (archive footage) Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer
The Morning Show (2020–2021) (TV Series) - Rita Connors (2 episodes, 2020) Rita Connors (2 episodes, 2020) See fewer Episode dated 25 August 2021 (Aug 25, 2021) Rita Connors (archive footage) Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer Episode dated 23 July 2020 (Jul 23, 2020) Rita Connors (archive footage) Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer
Today Australia (2021) (TV Series) - Self - Rita Connors (1 episode, 2021) Self - Rita Connors (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Interview with Susie Porter (Aug 8, 2021) Self - Rita Connors (archive footage) Self - Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer
Sky News Across Australia (2020) (TV Series) - Rita Connors (1 episode, 2020) Rita Connors (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Episode dated 28 July 2020 (Jul 28, 2020) Rita Connors (archive footage) Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer
Screen: Susie Porter (2019) (TV Special) - Rita Connors (archive footage) Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer
Inside Wentworth Behind the Scenes (2018) (TV Mini-series) - Rita Connors (2 episodes, 2018) Rita Connors (2 episodes, 2018) See fewer Inside Wentworth 44 (Aug 15, 2018) Season 5, Episode 7 - Rita Connors (archive footage) Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer Inside Wentworth Juice and Smiles (Aug 15, 2018) Season 5, Episode 3 - Rita Connors (archive footage) Rita Connors (archive footage) See fewer
BeastMaster (2000) (TV Series) - The Black Apparition (1 episode, 2000) The Black Apparition (1 episode, 2000) See fewer The Chameleon (Feb 19, 2000) Season 1, Episode 15 - The Black Apparition (archive footage) The Black Apparition (archive footage) See fewer