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.
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Anna Volska | |
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Born | (1944-12-01) 1 December 1944 (age 77) Milanówek, Poland |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1965–present |
Spouse | John Bell AO OBE |
Children | Lucy Bell, Hilary Bell |
Awards | 1 (naacp image) |
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.
FILM
Year | Title | Role | Type |
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1968 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Attendant | Feature film, UK/US |
1978 | The Magic Arts | Herself | Documentary Film short |
1980 | The Girl Who Met Simone de Beauvoir In Paris | Role unknown | Film short |
1987 | The Everlasting Secret Family | Wife's Friend | Feature film |
1996 | Fistful of Flies | Nanna | Feature film |
TELEVISION
Year | Title | Role | Type |
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1962 | My Three Friends | Marie-Louise | Teleplay |
1963 | The Right Thing | Emma | Teleplay |
1965 | The Recruiting Officer | Role unknown | Teleplay |
1971 | Spyforce | Guest lead role" The Countess | TV series, 1 episode 11: "The Countess" |
1971-1972 | The Godfathers | Regular role: Maria Varga | TV series, 72 episodes |
1972 | Behind the Legend | Guest Lead role: Helena Rubenstein | ABC TV series, 1 episode "Helena Rubenstein" |
1973 | The 15th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | Herself | TV special |
1973 | Division 4 | Guest role: Viv Jackson | TV series, 1 episode |
1973 | Ryan | Guest role: Melina Jaconelli | TV series, 1 episode |
1973 | Matlock Police | Guest role: Helen | TV series, 1 episode |
1974 | Hamlet | Role unknown | Teleplay |
1974 | The Hotline | Role unknown | TV film |
1977 | Say You Want Me | Magazine Journalist | TV film |
1977 | Cass | Role unknown | TV film |
1979 | The Restless Years | Recurring role | TV series |
1980 | The Timeless Land | Recurring role: Sara | ABC TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
1980 | Australian Theatre Festival: A Toast To Melba | Lead role: Nellie Melba | ABC Teleplay |
1980 | Players to the Gallery | Role unknown | ABC TV film series, 1 episode |
1981 | A Town Like Alice | Recurring role: Sally Wilson-Hayes | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
1982 | Sara Dane | Recurring role: Madam Balvet | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
1982 | A Most Attractive Man | Lead role: Vija | TV film |
1986 | The Three Musketeers | Herself - Voice | Animated TV film |
1987;1991 | A Country Practice | Guest role: Olivia Harrison | TV series, 2 episodes |
1988 | Rafferty's Rules | Guest role: Frieda | TV series, 1 episode |
1991 | Boys From The Bush | Guest role: Joan | TV series, 1 episode |
1991 | Embassy | Guest role: Madame Lamotte | ABC TV series, 1 episode |
1991 | A Country Practice | Guest role: Annette Muir | TV series, 2 episodes |
1992 | Six Pack | Lead role: Elsa | SBS TV film series, 4: "Death Duties" |
1994 | Good Morning Australia | Herself - Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
1994 | Midday With Derryn Hinch | Herself - Guest & John Bell | TV series, 1 episode |
1994 | Ernie And Denise | Herself - Guest & John Bell | TV series, 1 episode |
1994 | Sale Of The Century: The Arts | Herself - Contestant | TV series, 1 episode |
1995 | G.P. | Guest role: | ABC TV series, 1 episode |
1996 | Midday With Kerri-Anne | Herself - Guest & John Bell | TV series, 1 episode |
1997 | Heartbreak High | Guest role: Aunty Magda | ABC TV series, 1 episode |
1997 | Water Rats | Guest role: Kath Lambert | TV series, 1 episode |
1998 | The Search For Treasure Island | Regular role: Frau Keller | TV series, 9 episodes |
2000 | Murder Call | Guest role: Gillian Pitman | TV series, 1 episode |
2001 | Burke's Backyard | Herself - Celebrity Gardener with John & Lucy Bell | TV series, 1 episode |
2009 | All Saints | Guest role: Katerina Ajanovic | TV series, 1 episode |
2010 | Sisters of War | Lead role: Sister Cordula | TV film |
2013 | Dance Academy | Guest role: Lady Charlton | ABC TV series, 1 episode |
2014 | A Place To Call Home | Guest role: Leah | TV series, 1 episode |
2016 | John Bell: One Man Show | Herself | ABC TV special |
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.
Volska won a Best Single Performance by an Actress award at the 1973 Logie Awards for her role in Behind The Legend.[1]
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