Noni Hazlehurst - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	August 17, 1953
Age	72
Birthplace	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Zodiac Sign	Leo - (see also Noni Hazlehurst's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Snake
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Her long-running role on 'Play School,' her extensive acting career in stage and screen, and her presence as a beloved Australian television and film personality.

Intro

Noni Hazlehurst is an acclaimed Australian actress, director, writer, presenter, and broadcaster, best known for her contributions to Australian television, theatre, and film. With a career spanning more than four decades, she is recognized for her roles in 'Play School,' 'The Sullivans,' 'City Homicide,' and for her extensive work as a presenter and advocate.

Early Life & Background

Noni Hazlehurst was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1953. She was educated at St Leonard's College, Brighton East, Victoria, before attending Flinders University, South Australia, where she studied drama.

Career Highlights

• Regular presenter on the iconic children's television program 'Play School' from 1978 to 2001.
• Played Elizabeth Bligh in the television drama series 'A Place to Call Home' (2013–2018).
• Portrayed Detective Superintendent Bernice Waverley in 'City Homicide'.
• Starred in acclaimed films such as 'Monkey Grip' (1982) and 'Candy' (2006).
• Inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame in 2016.

Trivia

• She was awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2013 for significant service to the performing arts and the community.
• Hazlehurst is one of the few Australian presenters to have worked on 'Play School' for more than 20 years.
• She delivered a widely praised induction speech at the 2016 Logie Awards, addressing ageism and women in the industry.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noni_Hazlehurst
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0371682/