Lorraine Bayly

Biography

Lorraine Bayly (born 16 January 1937) is a popular Australian stage and screen actress. She is a direct descendant of Captain Cook's astrologer, William Bayly. Bayly has been a performer since she was a child, and became a professional actress in 1954, having started as a theatre performer. She is a founding member of Sydney's Ensemble Theatre, and best known for her Logie-winning role as Grace (Mum) Sullivan in the long running soap, The Sullivans. She retired from acting due to her health complications in 2019.

Known For

The Man from Snowy River

as Rosemary Hume

Ride a Wild Pony

as Mrs. Ellison

Fatty Finn

as Maggie McGrath

The Sullivans

as Grace Sullivan

The Challenge

as Eileen Bond

Carson's Law

as Jennifer Carson

Through My Eyes

as Avis

Rafferty's Rules

as Gwen Forster

Locks of Love

as Doris

When the Queen Came to Town

as Story Teller