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Robyn Malcolm

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IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,0007438
Robyn Malcolm
After The Party
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Robyn Malcolm is a New Zealander actress known for her work in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. She has worked in film, television and theatre, in a wide range of roles in both comedies and dramas.

Malcolm became widely known and loved as the tough matriarch Cheryl West in New Zealand's acclaimed television dramedy Outrageous Fortune (2005). During the show's six seasons, Malcolm won 11 awards for her acting and was hailed as "New Zealand's Sexiest Woman" four years in a row. She became known internationally for her portrayal of the comically-troubled Anita in Jane Campion's television series Top of the Lake (2013).

Malcolm has garnered more than 15 awards for her skillful and versatile work in New Zealand and Australia, and was the Co-Director of The New Zealand Actors Company.

She lives in New Zealand with her two sons.
BornMarch 15, 1965
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BornMarch 15, 1965
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,0007438
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Outrageous Fortune (2005)
    Outrageous Fortune
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Cheryl West
    Robyn Malcolm, Peter Mullan, and Tara Canton in After the Party (2023)
    After the Party
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Penny
    Boogeyman (2005)
    Boogeyman
    4.2
    • Dr. Matheson
    • 2005
    Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Christopher Lee, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Miranda Otto, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys-Davies, and Andy Serkis in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
    8.8
    • Morwen
    • 2002

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    • Mystery Road: Origin
      • Simmo
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2025



    • Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm in Pike River (2025)
      Pike River
      8.9
      • Sonya Rockhouse
      • 2025
    • Robyn Malcolm, Damien Garvey, Charlie Vickers, and Yerin Ha in The Survivors (2025)
      The Survivors
      6.6
      TV Mini Series
      • Verity
      • 2025
    • Asher Yasbincek, Brodie Townsend, Josh Heuston, Ayesha Madon, James Majoos, Sherry-Lee Watson, Gemma Chua-Tran, Will McDonald, Bryn Chapman Parish, Chloe Hayden, and Thomas Weatherall in Heartbreak High (2022)
      Heartbreak High
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Cait
      • 2024
    • Robyn Malcolm, Peter Mullan, and Tara Canton in After the Party (2023)
      After the Party
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Penny
      • 2023
    • The Moon Is Upside Down (2023)
      The Moon Is Upside Down
      6.6
      • Hilary
      • 2023
    • Robyn Malcolm and Temuera Morrison in Far North (2023)
      Far North
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Heather
      • 2023
    • Sweet Tooth (2021)
      Sweet Tooth
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Gillian Washington
      • 2023
    • Paul Walter Hauser and Taron Egerton in Black Bird (2022)
      Black Bird
      8.1
      TV Mini Series
      • Sammy
      • 2022
    • My Life Is Murder (2019)
      My Life Is Murder
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Tamara Innes
      • 2021
    • This Town (2020)
      This Town
      6.0
      • Pam
      • 2020
    • Jessica Green in The Outpost (2018)
      The Outpost
      6.5
      TV Series
      • The Mistress
      • 2018–2019
    • Ioan Gruffudd in Harrow (2018)
      Harrow
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Maxine Pavich
      • 2018–2019
    • Nicholas Bell, Rebecca Gibney, Anthony Phelan, Stephen Peacocke, and Geraldine Hakewill in Wanted (2016)
      Wanted
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Donna Walsh
      • 2016–2018
    • Twenty One Points (2018)
      Twenty One Points
      5.8
      Short
      • Mum
      • 2018
    • Charmer (2018)
      Charmer
      6.6
      Short
      • Woman
      • 2018

    Producer



    • Robyn Malcolm, Peter Mullan, and Tara Canton in After the Party (2023)
      After the Party
      7.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Robyn Malcolm in Agent Anna (2013)
      Agent Anna
      6.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2014

    Writer



    • Robyn Malcolm, Peter Mullan, and Tara Canton in After the Party (2023)
      After the Party
      7.6
      TV Series
      • created by (creator)
      • 2023

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    Trailer 1:31
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    International Version
    Trailer 2:44
    International Version
    Burning Man
    Trailer 2:27
    Burning Man
    Sylvia
    Trailer 2:22
    Sylvia

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 5′ 3¾″ (1.62 m)
    • Born
      • March 15, 1965
      • Ashburton, New Zealand
    • Spouse
      • Allan ClarkMay 28, 2000 - October 11, 2007 (divorced, 2 children)
    • Other works
      1989 - She appeared in the Kaleidoscope music video clip.

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Female

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      She won 11 Best Actress awards for her role as Cheryl West in the TV Series "Outrageous Fortune" between 2005-2010.

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