Anna Volska
Anna Volska (born 1 December 1944 in Milanówek, Poland) is an Australian stage and television actress. She arrived in Australia when she was young and has acted from a young age.
Anna Volska | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 December 1944 Milanówek, Poland |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Spouse | John Bell AO OBE |
| Children | Lucy Bell, Hilary Bell |
| Awards | 1 (naacp image) |
Television work
Volska has appeared in many Australian television drama series, mostly in a guest role. Her first role was in 1965, where she had a small role in The Recruiting Officer. In 1973, Volska had a leading role in Behind the Legend (where she played 'Helena Rubenstein'). She then appeared on A Country Practice from 1987 until 1991. In 2009, she had a recurring role in the final season of All Saints (as 'Katerina Ajanovic'). In 2010, Volska appeared on the telemovie Sisters of War playing the role of nun named Sister Cordula.
Filmography
FILM
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Attendant | Feature film |
| 1974 | The Hotline | TV film | |
| 1977 | Say You Want Me | Magazine Journalist | TV film |
| 1977 | Cass | TV film | |
| 1978 | The Magic Arts | Herself | Documentary Film short |
| 1980 | The Girl Who Met Simone de Beauvoir In Paris | Film short | |
| 1980 | Players to the Gallery | TV film series, 1 episode | |
| 1982 | A Most Attractive Man | Vija | TV film |
| 1986 | The Three Musketeers | Voice | Animated TV film |
| 1987 | The Everlasting Secret Family | Wife's Friend | Feature film |
| 1992 | Six Pack: Death Duties | Elsa | TV film series |
| 1996 | Fistful of Flies | Nanna | Feature film |
| 2010 | Sisters of War | Sister Cordula | TV film |
TELEVISION
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | My Three Friends | Marie-Louise | Teleplay |
| 1963 | The Right Thing | Emma | Teleplay |
| 1965 | The Recruiting Officer | Teleplay | |
| 1971 | Spyforce | The Countess | TV series, episode 11: "The Countess" |
| 1971-72 | The Godfathers | Maria Varga | TV series, 72 episodes |
| 1972 | Behind the Legend | Helena Rubenstein | TV series, episode "Helena Rubenstein" |
| 1973 | The 15th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | Herself | TV special |
| 1973 | Division 4 | Viv Jackson | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1973 | Ryan | Melina Jaconelli | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1973 | Matlock Police | Helen | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1974 | Hamlet | Teleplay | |
| 1979 | The Restless Years | Recurring role | TV series |
| 1980 | The Timeless Land | Sara | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
| 1980 | A Toast to Melba | Nellie Melba | Teleplay |
| 1981 | A Town Like Alice | Sally Wilson-Hayes | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
| 1982 | Sara Dane | Madam Balvet | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
| 1987; 1991 | A Country Practice | Olivia Harrison | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1988 | Rafferty's Rules | Frieda | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1991 | Boys from the Bush | Joan | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1991 | Embassy | Madame Lamotte | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1991 | A Country Practice | Annette Muir | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1994 | Good Morning Australia | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1994 | Midday | Guest (with John Bell) | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1994 | Ernie and Denise | Guest (with John Bell) | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1994 | Sale of the Century: The Arts | Contestant | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1995 | G.P. | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 1996 | Midday | Guest (with John Bell) | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1997 | Heartbreak High | Aunty Magda | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1997 | Water Rats | Kath Lambert | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1998 | The Search For Treasure Island | Frau Keller | TV series, 9 episodes |
| 2000 | Murder Call | Gillian Pitman | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2001 | Burke's Backyard | Celebrity Gardener (with John & Lucy Bell) | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2009 | All Saints | Katerina Ajanovic | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2013 | Dance Academy | Lady Charlton | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2014 | A Place to Call Home | Leah | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2016 | John Bell: One Man Show | Herself | TV special |
Theatre
Volska has acted extensively in theatre in companies such as Nimrod Theatre Company and the Bell Shakespeare Company displayed great versatility in roles as varied as those from Shakespeare to modern Australia theatre.
Awards
Volska won a Best Single Performance by an Actress award at the 1973 Logie Awards for her role in Behind The Legend.[1]
References
- THE 15th ANNUAL TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS (1973) Archived 24 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Anna Volska at IMDb