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Maggie Kirkpatrick

Maggie Kirkpatrick - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 29, 1941
Age85
BirthplaceAlbury, New South Wales, Australia
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Maggie Kirkpatrick's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacSnake
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForHer portrayal of Joan 'The Freak' Ferguson in the television series 'Prisoner' (Prisoner: Cell Block H)

Intro

Maggie Kirkpatrick is an Australian actress best known for her role as Joan 'The Freak' Ferguson in the iconic television series 'Prisoner' (also known as 'Prisoner: Cell Block H'). She has had a prolific career in Australian television, theatre, and film, spanning several decades.

Early Life & Background

Maggie Kirkpatrick was born Margaret Anne Kirkpatrick on January 29, 1941, in Albury, New South Wales. Before entering the entertainment industry, little is widely documented about her early life or education, though career retrospectives note that she began acting in the 1960s.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Joan 'The Freak' Ferguson in 'Prisoner' (1982–1986)
  • Appeared in several Australian television series including 'Home and Away', 'All Saints', and 'Wentworth'
  • Acted in the original Australian production of 'Wicked' on stage
  • Had film roles in productions such as 'Lantana' (2001) and 'The Night We Called It a Day' (2003)

Trivia

  • Maggie Kirkpatrick's 'Prisoner' role made her one of the most recognized Australian TV villains.
  • She has worked extensively in both television and theatre throughout Australia.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Maggie Kirkpatrick?

Maggie Kirkpatrick is 85 years old.

When was Maggie Kirkpatrick born?

Maggie Kirkpatrick was born the 29 January 1941.

Where is Maggie Kirkpatrick from?

Albury, New South Wales, Australia.

On Her Birth-Day

About January 29th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: Ioannis Metaxas, the Prime Minister of Greece, died on January 29, 1941. He was known for his authoritarian regime and for leading Greece during the early stages of World War II. His death marked a significant political shift in Greece during a tumultuous period.
  • Day of the week: January 29th, 1941 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Sergeant York directed by Howard Hawks

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggie_Kirkpatrick
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0456936/
  3. https://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/A45195