Sigrid Thornton: Summary
- Recent Role:
- Mrs. Sternwood on Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
- Gender:
- Female
- Birthday:
- 2-12-1959
- Birthplace:
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
One of Australia's leading and best loved actresses, Sigrid Thornton has starred in many of the films which are now regarded as classics of the Australian cinema, including, George Miller's box office hit, The Man From Snowy River, (Fox Classics), The Lighthorsemen, (RKO), directed by Simon Wincer, Slate Wyn And Me, (Hemdale) and The Man From Snowy River II, (Disney – Touchstone) In addition, she has starred in several very successful mini-series including The Boy In The Bush for Channel Four / ABC, co-starring Kenneth Brannagh and The Far Country co-starring Michael York and 1915 for BBC / ABC.
The Man From Snowy River performed very well at the US box office and is regularly screened on cable and free to air networks throughout the world. The mini series, All The Rivers Run, made for the Seven Network and HBO, set Australian ratings history and was a hit on US cable station, Home Box Office and was a top rating series throughout Europe. Sigrid consolidated her profile in the United States following several seasons in her starring role as Amelia Lawson in the popular western series Paradise for Lorimar Television and CBS. David Jacobs, veteran Producer, of Paradise, Dallas & Knots Landing, specifically tailored the role for Sigrid, rewriting the character to make her "Australian". Sigrid was one of the first Australian actors to have a network series lead on US Television. Along with recipients, including Clint Eastwood, John Houston and other western icons, Sigrid was awarded the highly prestigious Cowboy Hall of Fame award for best T.V. contribution to Western Heritage for Stray Bullett, an episode of "Paradise" in which her character, Amelia Lawson, is accidentally shot.
Since returning from the US Sigrid did the TV movie The Feds and earned rave reviews and an AFI best actress nomination for her episode of GP. Sigrid was chosen by SHOWTIME to write and present their Cinematheque segment of film reviews for the Foxtel and Galaxy cable networks. Gabrielle Lord's Whipping Boy starred Sigrid opposite Temuera Morrison from Once Were Warriors winning the rating slot for Network Ten. The second series of the ABC / Artist Services production, SeaChange has been an unprecedented ratings success and award winner for the national broadcaster becoming the No. 1 show on Australian TV. Sigrid was closely involved with the development and production of the first ABC co production, Great Expectations The Untold Story taking the position as Associate Producer. Over the last few years Sigrid has entered into development arrangements with Network 10, Southern Star, Artist Services and independent Producers.
Sigrid has worked extensively behind the cameras on behalf of the film and television industry, the arts and various charities. Sigrid was chosen by the Australian senate to be the master of ceremonies at the International Parliamentary Union Conference in Canberra. Sigrid acted as one of the Australian representatives on an official Australian film delegation to China and also on a cultural exchange delegation to Vietnam. She served several terms as a member of the board of the Australian Film Institute as well as serving as the patron for Women in Film and Television. Sigrid
was appointed to the Commercial Television Production Fund in 1995 for a three year term. Sigrid has served on the board of Film Victoria and was the keynote speaker at the "Arts Angels" program for the Victorian Arts Centre Trust which raised millions of dollars for the arts. Sigrid continues to do extensive work with children and World Vision.
Sigrid lives with husband Tom Burstall and children Ben and Jaz (and their dog One of Australia's leading and best loved actresses, Sigrid Thornton has starred in many of the films which are now regarded as classics of the Australian cinema, including, George Miller's box office hit, The Man From Snowy River, (Fox Classics), The Lighthorsemen, (RKO), directed by Simon Wincer, Slate Wyn And Me, (Hemdale) and The Man From Snowy River II, (Disney – Touchstone) In...
The Man From Snowy River performed very well at the US box office and is regularly screened on cable and free to air networks throughout the world. The mini series, All The Rivers Run, made for the Seven Network and HBO, set Australian ratings history and was a hit on US cable station, Home Box Office and was a top rating series throughout Europe. Sigrid consolidated her profile in the United States following several seasons in her starring role as Amelia Lawson in the popular western series Paradise for Lorimar Television and CBS. David Jacobs, veteran Producer, of Paradise, Dallas & Knots Landing, specifically tailored the role for Sigrid, rewriting the character to make her "Australian". Sigrid was one of the first Australian actors to have a network series lead on US Television. Along with recipients, including Clint Eastwood, John Houston and other western icons, Sigrid was awarded the highly prestigious Cowboy Hall of Fame award for best T.V. contribution to Western Heritage for Stray Bullett, an episode of "Paradise" in which her character, Amelia Lawson, is accidentally shot.
Since returning from the US Sigrid did the TV movie The Feds and earned rave reviews and an AFI best actress nomination for her episode of GP. Sigrid was chosen by SHOWTIME to write and present their Cinematheque segment of film reviews for the Foxtel and Galaxy cable networks. Gabrielle Lord's Whipping Boy starred Sigrid opposite Temuera Morrison from Once Were Warriors winning the rating slot for Network Ten. The second series of the ABC / Artist Services production, SeaChange has been an unprecedented ratings success and award winner for the national broadcaster becoming the No. 1 show on Australian TV. Sigrid was closely involved with the development and production of the first ABC co production, Great Expectations The Untold Story taking the position as Associate Producer. Over the last few years Sigrid has entered into development arrangements with Network 10, Southern Star, Artist Services and independent Producers.
Sigrid has worked extensively behind the cameras on behalf of the film and television industry, the arts and various charities. Sigrid was chosen by the Australian senate to be the master of ceremonies at the International Parliamentary Union Conference in Canberra. Sigrid acted as one of the Australian representatives on an official Australian film delegation to China and also on a cultural exchange delegation to Vietnam. She served several terms as a member of the board of the Australian Film Institute as well as serving as the patron for Women in Film and Television. Sigrid
was appointed to the Commercial Television Production Fund in 1995 for a three year term. Sigrid has served on the board of Film Victoria and was the keynote speaker at the "Arts Angels" program for the Victorian Arts Centre Trust which raised millions of dollars for the arts. Sigrid continues to do extensive work with children and World Vision.
Sigrid lives with husband Tom Burstall and children Ben and Jaz (and their dog One of Australia's leading and best loved actresses, Sigrid Thornton has starred in many of the films which are now regarded as classics of the Australian cinema, including, George Miller's box office hit, The Man From Snowy River, (Fox Classics), The Lighthorsemen, (RKO), directed by Simon Wincer, Slate Wyn And Me, (Hemdale) and The Man From Snowy River II, (Disney – Touchstone) In...
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