Danielle Cormack
Biography
Danielle Cormack is a stage and screen actress born on December 26, 1970, in Auckland, New Zealand. She was part of the original core cast of the soap opera Shortland Street and became famous for playing the Amazon Ephiny in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. Her television credits also include portraying Cynthia Ross in The Cult, Shota in Legend of the Seeker, and appearing in the Australian series Rake. In film, her work includes the 2009 movie Separation City. With a total of forty-eight known acting credits, she continues her career in film and television productions.
Career overview
Danielle Cormack is a stage and screen actress born on December 26, 1970, in Auckland, New Zealand. She was part of the original core cast of the long-running soap opera Shortland Street. Cormack is well known for her role as the Amazon Ephiny in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. Her television credits also include portraying Cynthia Ross in The Cult and Shota in Legend of the Seeker, as well as appearing in the Australian series Rake. In addition to her television work, her career includes appearances in film, such as the 2009 release Separation City. Her acting portfolio spans numerous screen credits across various television shows and film projects.
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50 titles- The Last Anniversary (2025) as Kate Kennedy
- Return to Paradise (2024) as Asher Svensson
- Madam (2024) as Deziyah
- Why We Fight (2024) Director
- Why We Fight (2024) Producer
- Erotic Stories (2023) as Ginger
- Year Of (2023) as Lucinda
- Life on the Outside (2022) as Narrator
- The Secrets She Keeps (2020) as Vicky Michaelson
- Wentworth: Behind the Bars (2020) as Bea Smith
- My Life Is Murder (2019) as Nikki Malone
- Patricia Moore (2018) as Marnie Moore
- Jack Irish (2016) as Rory Finch
- Secret City (2016) as Karen Koutoufides
- Deep Water (2016) as Brenda MacIntosh
- Wentworth (2013) as Bea Smith
- Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012) as Anna Ross
- Forever New Zealand (2010) as Catherine
- Rake (2010) as Scarlet Meagher
- The Cult (2009)
- Separation City (2009) as Pam Nicholson
- Underbelly (2008) as Kate Leigh
- Legend of the Seeker (2008) as Shota
- City Homicide (2007) as Shirley Steadman
- East West 101 (2007) as Angela Travis
- Rude Awakenings (2007) as Dimitry Rush
- Perfect Creature (2007) as Pregnant Woman
- Stringer (2007) as Butcher
- Maddigan's Quest (2006)
- River Queen (2005) as Viola
- Without a Paddle (2004) as Tony
- Maiden Voyage (2004) as Lynn Fabrizio
- Together (2004) as Rose
- The Price of Milk (2001) as Lucinda
- Jack of All Trades (2000) as Katherine the Great
- Siam Sunset (1999) as Grace
- Channelling Baby (1999) as Bunnie
- Via Satellite (1998) as Chrissy / Carol
- Topless Women Talk About Their Lives (1997) as Liz
- Amazon High (1997) as Samsara
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Ephiny
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Samsara
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Lady Marie DeValle
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Ephiny
- The Last Tattoo (1994) as Molly
- A Game With No Rules (1994) as Vera
- Snap (1994) as Felicity
- Shortland Street (1992) as Alison Raynor
- Overnight as Kelly
- Patricia Moore as Marnie Moore
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Danielle Cormack best known for?
Danielle Cormack is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Life Is Murder (2019), Kalaignan (1993), Wentworth (2013), Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012).
When and where was Danielle Cormack born?
Danielle Cormack was born on December 26, 1970 in Auckland, New Zealand.
How many credits does Danielle Cormack have?
Danielle Cormack has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2025.
What is Danielle Cormack's background in cinema and television?
Danielle Cormack is a stage and screen actress born on December 26, 1970, in Auckland, New Zealand. She was part of the original core cast of the soap opera Shortland Street and became famous for playing the Amazon Ephiny in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. Her television credits also include portraying Cy...