Birth Name: Kris McQuade
Birth Date: 1952-01-01
Birth Place: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Career
First Appearances: - Come Out Fighting (1973) as
Most Important Roles: - Ned Kelly (2003) as Ellen Kelly
- Strictly Ballroom (1992) as Charm Leachman
- Alvin Purple (1973) as Samantha
- Alvin Rides Again (1974) as Mandy
- Mullet (2001) as Gwen Maloney
- Billy's Holiday (1995) as Kate Hammond
- And/Or = One (1982) as Samantha
- Two Friends (1986) as Janet
- Broken Highway (1993) as Woman
- Kostas (1979) as Jenny
Career Highlights: - Ned Kelly (2003)
- Strictly Ballroom (1992)
- Alvin Purple (1973)
- Alvin Rides Again (1974)
- Mullet (2001)
- Billy's Holiday (1995)
- And/Or = One (1982)
- Two Friends (1986)
- Broken Highway (1993)
- Kostas (1979)
Awards
Awards: - Nominated for 1 AFI Award - Best Performance in Television Comedy (2006)
- Nominated for 1 AFI Award - Best Performance by an an Actress in a Supporting Role (2000)
- Nominated for 1 AFI Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role (1993)
- Nominated for 1 AFI Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Telefeature (1987)
- Nominated for 1 AFI Award - Best Actress in a Lead Role (1983)
- Won Penguin Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Miniseries (1985)
- Nominated for 1 Astra Award - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Female (2014)
- Nominated for 1 AACTA Award - Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama (2014)
- Won The Equity Award - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2024)
- Won The Equity Award - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Series in a Drama Series (2019)
- Nominated for 1 The Equity Award - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Series in a Drama Series (2014)
- Nominated for 1 The Equity Award - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie (2012)
Full Biography
Kris McQuade played Alvin Purple, the titular character in the Australian comedy 'Alvin Rides Again' (1974).
