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Bunney Brooke

Known for

Acting

Born

January 9, 1921

Birthplace

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Died

April 2, 2000 (aged 79)

Biography

Bunney Brooke (9 January 1921 – 2 April 2000), born as Dorothy Cronin, was an Australian actress, creator, producer, director, designer, playwright and casting agent, best known for her being one of the early faces of Australian television.

Best known work

Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven
1981
Alison's Birthday
Alison's Birthday
1981
Round the Twist
Round the Twist
1990
Number 96
Number 96
1972
E Street
E Street
1989
Dawn!
Dawn!
1979
The Gentlemen of Titipu
The Gentlemen of Titipu
1973
A Good Thing Going
A Good Thing Going
1978
Zoo Family
Zoo Family
1985
Carson's Law
Carson's Law
1983

Filmography

  1. 1990

    Round the TwistTV

    as Nell Rickards (22 episodes), as Nell Rickards / Aunt Tuneless (1 episode)

  2. 1989

    E StreetTV

    as Vi Patchett (125 episodes)

  3. 1985

    Zoo FamilyTV

    as Madam Rosalita (1 episode), Casting

  4. 1984

    The Boy in the BushTV

    as Gran Ellis (2 episodes)

  5. 1983

    Carson's LawTV

    Casting Director

  6. 1981

    Pennies from Heaven

    as Bank Secretary

  7. 1981

    Alison's Birthday

    as Jennifer Findlay

  8. 1981

    Cornflakes for tea

    as Mrs. Lewis

  9. 1980

    Dead Man's Float

    as Parish

  10. 1979

    Dawn!

    as Mum

  11. 1978

    A Good Thing Going

    as Stella

  12. 1973

    The Gentlemen of Titipu

    as (voice)

  13. 1972

    Number 96TV
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