Simone Buchanan
Actor, Director
March 11, 1968 (58 years)
Simone Buchanan (born 11 March 1968) is an Australian film and television actress, and television director. She is best known for her television roles as Debbie Kelly in Australia's most successful and longest running sitcom Hey Dad...!
Simone Buchanan went on to star alongside Deborah Lee Furness in internationally acclaimed feature film Shame. Simone has also starred in many television dramas including Neighbours, McLeod's Daughters, Blue Heelers, Water Rats, All Saints, Pacific Drive, A Country Practice, Sons and Daughters and Upper Middle Bogan. Her film credits include: Forced Entry, Push, High Country, Doctors and Nurses , My Brilliant Career, Patrick alongside Rachel Griffiths and Charles Dance and most recently Boar starring alongside Huge Sheridan and John Jarratt. She has been married to Brett Smith since April 5, 2008. They have two children.
Simone Buchanan went on to star alongside Deborah Lee Furness in internationally acclaimed feature film Shame. Simone has also starred in many television dramas including Neighbours, McLeod's Daughters, Blue Heelers, Water Rats, All Saints, Pacific Drive, A Country Practice, Sons and Daughters and Upper Middle Bogan. Her film credits include: Forced Entry, Push, High Country, Doctors and Nurses , My Brilliant Career, Patrick alongside Rachel Griffiths and Charles Dance and most recently Boar starring alongside Huge Sheridan and John Jarratt. She has been married to Brett Smith since April 5, 2008. They have two children.
Known For
Filmography
| 2022 | Girl at the Window · as Christina EllisOn Plex |
| 2021 | The Possessed · as CarissaOn Plex |
| 2017 | Boar · as DebbieOn Plex |
| 2013 | Patrick: Evil Awakens · as Patrick's Mother |
| 2013 | Upper Middle Bogan · as KirbyOn Plex |
| 2001 | McLeod's Daughters · as Amy TanakaOn Plex |
| 1998 | Stingers · as Cathy Pearson |
| 1998 | All Saints · as Mitchie Bell |
| 1996 | Water Rats · as Jenny Spiro |
| 1996 | Pacific Drive · as Laura Harris |
| 1994 | |
| 1989 | G.P. · as Mickey Davis |
| 1988 | Shame · as Lizzie CurtisOn Plex |
| 1987 | Hey Dad...! · as Debbie Kelly |
| 1985 | |
| 1985 | The Flying Doctors · as Lucy Daniels |
| 1984 | Run Chrissie Run! · as Cathy |
| 1984 | High Country · as Debbie Lomax |
| 1983 | Runaway Island · as Jemma Mcleod |
| 1983 | Carson's Law · as Rose Gunn |
| 1983 | Platypus Cove · as Jenny Nelson |
| 1982 | Sons and Daughters (1982) · as Donna Palmer |
| 1982 | Mystery at Castle House · as Kate |
| 1981 | Doctors & Nurses · as Jane Gilmour |
| 1981 | A Country Practice · as Sara Kennedy |
| 1981 | Run Rebecca, Run · as Rebecca |
| 1980 | Secret Valley · as Simone |
| 1979 | My Brilliant Career · as Mary Anne |
| 1977 | Cop Shop · as Tess Giardino |
| 1985 |
| 2018 | Boar: Bloopers · as Self |
| 2018 | Boar: Director Chris Sun · as Self |
| 2018 | Boar: Cast Interviews · as Self |
| 2006 | 9am with David & Kim · as Self - Guest |
| 1971 | A Current Affair · as Self |