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Jocelyn Moorhouse

Known For
Directing
Born
September 4, 1960 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Active Years
1983–2024 (42 Years)
Total Credits
29 credits in database
Directing Born Sep 4, 1960 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 29 credits
29
Total Credits
1983–2024
42 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Jocelyn Denise Moorhouse.
Profession: Australian screenwriter and film director.
Birthday: September 4, 1960.
Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Known for directing: Proof, How to Make an American Quilt, A Thousand Acres, The Dressmaker (also mentioned in Source 4 as Švadlena).
Collaborations: Collaborated with husband, film director P. J. Hogan, on films such as Muriel's Wedding and Mental.
Known credits: 23.
Gender: Female.
Draft 1: Jocelyn Denise Moorhouse is an Australian screenwriter and film director born on September 4, 1960, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She is known for directing films including Proof, How to Make an American Quilt, A Thousand Acres, and The Dressmaker. Moorhouse has also collaborated with her husband, film director P. J. Hogan, on films such as Muriel's Wedding and Mental. According to her professional credits, she has 23 known credits in the industry. Her work includes directing roles that have established her career in film.
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Jocelyn Denise Moorhouse is an Australian screenwriter and film director. Born on September 4, 1960, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, she has 23 known credits. She is best known for directing the films Proof, How to Make an American Quilt, A Thousand Acres, and The Dressmaker. Moorhouse has also collaborated with her husband, film director P.

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Career

Career overview

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Use ONLY verifiable facts from 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).
Length: 180-260 words.
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[1] TMDB: Jocelyn Denise Moorhouse is an Australian screenwriter and film director. Known for directing. Known credits: 23. Gender: Female. Birthday: September 4, 1960. Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
[2] dafilms.cz: Jocelyn Denise Moorhouse is an Australian screenwriter and film director.
[3] FDb.cz: Jocelyn Moorhouse (1960).
[4] kinobox.cz: Known for films Kluk spolkne vesmír, Bez státní příslušnosti, Švadlena.
TMDB Bio (provided in prompt): Best known for directing Proof, How to Make an American Quilt, A Thousand Acres and The Dressmaker. Collaborated with husband, film director P. J. Hogan on films such as Muriel's Wedding and Mental.
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Name: Jocelyn Denise Moorhouse.
Nationality/Profession: Australian screenwriter and film director.
Birth: September 4, 1960, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Directing Credits: 23 known credits.
Key films (Directing): Proof, How to Make an American Quilt, A Thousand Acres, The Dressmaker (also listed as Švadlena in source 4).
Collaborations: P. J. Hogan (husband/film director) on Muriel's Wedding and Mental.
Other films mentioned: Kluk spolkne vesmír, Bez státní příslušnosti.
Drafting Paragraph 1: Identity and Background
Jocelyn Denise Moorhouse is an Australian screenwriter and film director. Born on September 4, 1960, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, she has established a career in the film industry with 23 known credits.
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Moorhouse is best known for her work as a director on films such as Proof, How to Make an American Quilt, A Thousand Acres, and The Dressmaker. Her filmography also includes titles such as Kluk spolkne vesmír and Bez státní příslušnosti.
Drafting Paragraph 3: Collaborations
In her professional career, Moorhouse has collaborated with film director P. J. Hogan, who is her husband. Their collaborative work includes the films Muriel's Wedding and Mental.
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Jocelyn Denise Moorhouse is an Australian screenwriter and film director. Born on September 4, 1960, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, she has established a career in the film industry with 23 known credits.

Moorhouse is best known for her work as a director on films such as Proof, How to Make an American Quilt, A Thousand Acres, and The Dressmaker. Her filmography also includes titles such as Kluk spolkne vesmír and Bez státní příslušnosti.

In her professional career, Moorhouse has collaborated with film director P. J. Hogan, who is her husband. Their collaborative work includes the films Muriel's Wedding and Mental.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Boy Swallows Universe · DirectorThe Fabulous Four · Director
Troppo · DirectorSavage River · DirectorSavage River · Executive Producer
Wakefield · Director
Stateless · Director
Les Norton · DirectorThe Show Must Go On
Jill Bilcock: The Art of Film EditingMaking Muriel
Wanted · Director
The Dressmaker · DirectorThe Dressmaker · Screenplay
Peter Pan · Executive Producer
Unconditional Love · WriterUnconditional Love · Producer
A Thousand Acres · Director
How to Make an American Quilt · Director
Muriel's Wedding · Producer
Proof · DirectorProof · Writer
The Flying Doctors · WriterThe Siege of Barton's Bathroom · DirectorThe Siege of Barton's Bathroom · Writer
Getting Wet · Continuity
Pavane · DirectorPavane · Writer

Full Filmography

29 titles
  • Boy Swallows Universe (2024) Director
  • The Fabulous Four (2024) Director
  • Troppo (2022) Director
  • Savage River (2022) Director
  • Savage River (2022) Executive Producer
  • Wakefield (2021) Director
  • Stateless (2020) Director
  • Les Norton (2019) Director
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  • The Show Must Go On (2019) as Self
  • Jill Bilcock: The Art of Film Editing (2017) as Self
  • Making Muriel (2017) as Self
  • Wanted (2016) Director
  • The Dressmaker (2015) Director
  • The Dressmaker (2015) Screenplay
  • Peter Pan (2003) Executive Producer
  • Unconditional Love (2002) Writer
  • Unconditional Love (2002) Producer
  • A Thousand Acres (1997) Director
  • How to Make an American Quilt (1995) Director
  • Muriel's Wedding (1994) Producer
  • Proof (1991) Director
  • Proof (1991) Writer
  • The Flying Doctors (1986) Writer
  • The Siege of Barton's Bathroom (1986) Director
  • The Siege of Barton's Bathroom (1986) Writer
  • Getting Wet (1984) Continuity
  • Pavane (1983) Director
  • Pavane (1983) Writer
  • Linda Lisboa Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jocelyn Moorhouse best known for?

Jocelyn Moorhouse is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Boy Swallows Universe (2024), The Show Must Go On (2019), Wanted (2016), The Dressmaker (2015).

When and where was Jocelyn Moorhouse born?

Jocelyn Moorhouse was born on September 4, 1960 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

How many credits does Jocelyn Moorhouse have?

Jocelyn Moorhouse has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2024.

What is Jocelyn Moorhouse's background in cinema and television?

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Jocelyn Moorhouse by the numbers

29credits
20films
9TV series
1983–2024active years

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