australian television information archive

Kerry Armstrong…

Kerry Armstrong is a multi-award winning actor, author and educator.

Kerry is an original member of the famed Los Angeles based Actor's Gang, founded by Tim Robbins, alongside John Cusack and Helen Hunt. In the US, Kerry played Isabella in MEASURE FOR MEASURE and Christina in Tom Stoppard's DALLIANCE. Her US television roles were in MURDER SHE WROTE and DYNASTY.

In Australia, Kerry made history by winning two AFI awards in the same year for her performances in the ABC Television series SEACHANGE and the acclaimed Australian film, LANTANA. Kerry has also been awarded a Centenary Medal and published an inspirational book entitled, The Circles.

Kerry's other work has included ABC Television series MDA and BED OF ROSES as well as film credits including ONE PERFECT DAY, THE OYSTER FARMER and RAZZLE DAZZLE (for which she received her 5th AFI Nomination).

Recently, Kerry has taught a Masterclass at New York's Herbert Bergof Acting Studio and at Melbourne's 16th Street Acting Studio. In 2013 Kerry made her directorial debut with THE WOOLGATHERER at La Mama Theatre receiving outstanding reviews. Thereafter she directed a series of short plays for The Melbourne Storytelling Festival and has just completed directing 11 short films.

This year, Kerry has finished filming Paul Currie's new film 2.22, and Paul Ireland's PAWNO Kerry has worked both as a performer and board member for BigHart since 2000.

… as Mimi Meylan

Lily's mum Mimi is divorced and used to love her independent life. But her plan to focus her energy on her own business was rocked when Vincent had his accident, and moved back in. Mimi threw everything into caring for her son. She has fabulous joie de vivre, combined with a nurturing wisdom.