Joy Chambers (born 1947) is an Australian actress, author, and businesswoman.
Joy Chambers | |
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Born | 1947 (age 74–75) Ipswich, Queensland |
Citizenship | Australian |
Occupation | Actress, author, businesswoman |
Spouse | Reg Grundy
(m. 1971; died 2016) |
Website | www |
Chambers is known for such television soap opera roles as Rita Merrick in The Restless Years, Dr Robyn Porter in The Young Doctors, and Rosemary Daniels in Neighbours. Chambers has played Rosemary on a recurring basis since 1986. Chambers made a brief return to the show in 2005, after line producer Linda Walker emailed her asking if she would return for the 20th anniversary celebrations.[1] She shot her scenes in April on a visit to Melbourne.[1][2] In May 2010, it was announced that Chambers would again be reprising the role of Rosemary.[3]
Chambers has a keen interest in poetry and literature which began in childhood, with her father encouraging her deep love of the English word. Chambers is an author of historical novels.[4] She is also the International Patron of the Ipswich Poetry Feast.
TELEVISION
Year | Title | Role | Type |
1969 | The 11th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | Herself | TV special |
1970 | The 12th Annual TV Week Logie Awards | Herself | TV special |
1974 | Barry McKenzie: Ogre Or Ocker | Herself | TV special |
1976-1977 | The Celebrity Game | Herself - Regular Panelist | TV series |
1977-1978 | Graham Kennedy's Blankety Blanks | Herself - Panelist | TV series |
1977 | All At Sea | Joy | TV movie |
1977-1979 | The Restless Years | Rita Merrick | TV series, 101 episodes |
1981-1982 | The Young Doctors | Robyn Porter | TV series |
1986-2010 | Neighbours | Rosemary Daniels | TV series, 75 episodes |
1993;1996;2000;2003 | Good Morning Australia | Herself - Guest | TV series, 4 episodes |
2005;2010 | A Current Affair | Herself & Reg Grundy | TV series, 1 episode |
2010 | Ten News | Herself & Reg Grundy | TV series, 1 episode |
2010 | Seven News | Herself & Reg Grundy | TV series, 1 episode |
2010 | Nine News | Herself & Reg Grundy | TV series, 1 episode |
2010 | Sky News | Herself & Reg Grundy | TV series, 1 episode |
2010 | Today Tonight | Herself & Reg Grundy | TV series, 1 episode |
2010 | ABC News | Herself & Reg Grundy | TV series, 1 episode |
2010;2016 | A Current Affair | Herself & Reg Grundy | TV series, 1 episode |
2016 | A Current Affair | Herself | TV series, 1 episode |
Chambers was married to media mogul Reg Grundy from 1971 until his death in 2016.[5] She lives in Bermuda.[4]
Year | Financial Review Rich List |
Forbes Australia's 50 Richest | ||
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2019[6] | 108 ![]() |
$871 million ![]() |
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2020[7] | 114 ![]() |
$871 million ![]() |
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2021[8] | 122 ![]() |
$871 million ![]() |
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