Portrait of Lorraine Bayly

Lorraine Bayly

Acting

Biography

Lorraine Bayly (born 16 January 1937) is a popular Australian stage and screen actress. She is a direct descendant of Captain Cook's astrologer, William Bayly. Bayly has been a performer since she was a child, and became a professional actress in 1954, having started as a theatre performer. She is a founding member of Sydney's Ensemble Theatre, and best known for her Logie-winning role as Grace (Mum) Sullivan in the long running soap, The Sullivans. She retired from acting due to her health complications in 2019.

Born: January 16, 1937

Place of Birth: Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia

Filmography

2014
2009
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation

as Self - Contestant

2004
1989
1987
Rafferty's Rules

as Gwen Forster

1983
Carson's Law

as Jennifer Carson

1982
The Man from Snowy River

as Rosemary Hume

1980
Fatty Finn

as Maggie McGrath

1976
The Sullivans

as Grace Sullivan

1975
Ride a Wild Pony

as Mrs. Ellison

1966
The Interpretaris

as Vera Balovna