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Lorraine Bayly

Lorraine Bayly

Born: 1937-01-16 • Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia

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.

Filmography
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Locks of Love
2014 • Doris
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When the Queen Came to Town
2014 • Story Teller
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The Man from Snowy River
1982 • Rosemary Hume
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Fatty Finn
1980 • Maggie McGrath
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Ride a Wild Pony
1975 • Mrs. Ellison
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The Interpretaris
1966 • Vera Balovna