Geneviève Lemon
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 21, 1958 in Sydney, Australia
- Active Years
- 1976–2025 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 41 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Geneviève Lemon (Acting).
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Word count target: 90-130 words.
Name: Geneviève Lemon (also Genevieve Lemon).
Nationality/Origin: Australian, born in Sydney, Australia.
Birthday: April 21, 1958.
Profession: Actress.
Soap Opera Roles: Zelda Baker in The Young Doctors, Marlene "Rabbit" Warren in Prisoner, Brenda Riley in Neighbours.
Other TV: Three Men and a Baby Grand (televised revue show).
Film Credits: The Piano (1993), The Power of the Dog (2021), Sweetie (1989), Suburban Mayhem (2006).
Personal: Married to Colin Wilson since 1998; they have one child.
Draft 1: Geneviève Lemon is an Australian actress born in Sydney, Australia, on April 21, 1958. She has appeared in several soap operas, including roles as Zelda Baker in The Young Doctors, Marlene "Rabbit" Warren in Prisoner, and Brenda Riley in Neighbours. Lemon also showcased her singing and comedic talents in the televised revue show Three Men and a Baby Grand. Her film credits include Sweetie, The Piano, and The Power of the Dog, as well as Suburban Mayhem. She has been married to Colin Wilson since 1998, and the couple has one child.
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Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Goal: Write a career overview of Geneviève Lemon (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
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Name: Geneviève Lemon.
Nationality/Birthplace: Australian, born in Sydney, Australia.
Birthday: April 21, 1958.
Soap Opera Roles: Zelda Baker in The Young Doctors, Marlene "Rabbit" Warren in Prisoner, Brenda Riley in Neighbours.
Other TV: Three Men and a Baby Grand (televised revue show).
Film Credits: Sweetie (1989), The Piano (1993), Holy Smoke (mentioned in bio, but check source), The Power of the Dog (2021), Suburban Mayhem (2006).
Note on Jane Campion: Bio says she appeared in films directed by Jane Campion: Sweetie, The Piano, and Holy Smoke.
Stage: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – the Musical (played Shirley, the barmaid and owner of the Broken Hill Hotel).
Music: CD "Angels in the City" (live recording from Sydney Opera House).
Paragraph 1: Early career and Soap Operas/TV.
Geneviève Lemon is an Australian actress born in Sydney, Australia. Her television career includes appearances in several soap operas, where she portrayed Zelda Baker in The Young Doctors, Marlene "Rabbit" Warren in Prisoner, and Brenda Riley in Neighbours. She also demonstrated her singing and comedic abilities in the televised revue show Three Men and a Baby Grand.
Paragraph 2: Film and Stage.
In film, Lemon has appeared in works directed by Jane Campion, including Sweetie, The Piano, and Holy Smoke. Her film credits also include Suburban Mayhem and The Power of the Dog. Beyond the screen, she performed in the stage production Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – the Musical, playing the character Shirley, who is the owner and barmaid of the Broken Hill Hotel. Additionally, she has released a live recording of a concert performed in the Studio at the Sydney Opera House titled Angels in the City.
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Geneviève Lemon is an Australian actress born in Sydney, Australia, on April 21, 1958. Her television career includes roles in various soap operas, such as Zelda Baker in The Young Doctors, Marlene "Rabbit" Warren in Prisoner, and Brenda Riley in Neighbours. She also showcased her comedic and singing talents in the televised revue show Three Men and a Baby Grand.
Lemon's filmography includes several notable works, including Sweetie, The Piano, and Holy Smoke, which were directed by Jane Campion. Her other film credits include Suburban Mayhem and The Power of the Dog. In addition to her work in film and television, she has performed on stage in the production Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – the Musical, where she played Shirley, the barmaid and owner of the Broken Hill Hotel. Lemon has also engaged in musical performances, releasing her first CD, a live recording of a concert performed in the Studio at the Sydney Opera House, titled Angels in the City.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
41 titles- Kangaroo (2025) as Bernadette
- Cruel Hands (2025) as Lucille
- Return to Paradise (2024) as Madge Woodburne
- Population 11 (2024) as Valerie Hogarth
- Runt (2024) as Dolly Shearer
- Totally Completely Fine (2023) as Lorraine Mathews
- The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race (2023) as Barb
- Colin from Accounts (2022) as Jenny
- The Tourist (2022) as Sue
- Ticket to Paradise (2022) as Beth-Ann
- Here Out West (2022) as Nancy
- Christmas Ransom (2022) as Nan
- The Power of the Dog (2021) as Mrs. Lewis
- Eden (2021) as Fiona Palmer
- Sweet River (2021) as Elenor Drake
- Frayed (2019) as Shirley
- Ladies in Black (2018) as Mrs. Wentworth
- Acute Misfortune (2018) as Geneviève Lemon
- The Secret River (2015) as Mrs. Herring
- Redfern Now: Promise Me (2015) as Dr Linda
- Top of the Lake (2013) as Bunny
- 8 (2008) as Pam Garner (segment "The Water Diary")
- The Adventures of Charlotte and Henry (2008) as Charlotte's Mum / Henry's Mum / Madame (voice)
- To Each His Own Cinema (2007) as Bug (segment: The Lady Bug)
- The Water Diary (2006) as Pam
- Suburban Mayhem (2006) as Auntie Diane
- Making Sweetie (2006) as Self
- The Postcard Bandit (2003) as Nola
- Always Greener (2001) as Loretta
- Holy Smoke (1999) as Rahi
- Soft Fruit (1999) as Josie
- The Well (1997) as Jen Bordern
- Billy's Holiday (1995) as Julie
- The Piano (1993) as Nessie
- Big ideas (1992) as Beth Draper
- Sweetie (1989) as Dawn 'Sweetie'
- Luigi’s Ladies (1989) as Debbie
- Home and Away (1988) as Hazel Easton
- Rafferty's Rules (1987) as Julie
- The Flying Doctors (1986) as Libby
- The Young Doctors (1976)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Geneviève Lemon best known for?
Geneviève Lemon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kangaroo (2025), Return to Paradise (2024), Runt (2024), The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race (2023).
When and where was Geneviève Lemon born?
Geneviève Lemon was born on April 21, 1958 in Sydney, Australia.
How many credits does Geneviève Lemon have?
Geneviève Lemon has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2025.
What is Geneviève Lemon's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Geneviève Lemon (Acting). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Geneviève Lemon (also Genevieve Lemon). Nationality/Orig...
Geneviève Lemon by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rafferty's Rules (1987) as Julie — aged about 29
- The Young Doctors (1976) — aged about 18
- Colin from Accounts (2022) as Jenny — aged about 64
- The Piano (1993) as Nessie — aged about 35
- Top of the Lake (2013) as Bunny — aged about 55
- The Tourist (2022) as Sue — aged about 64
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