Brenda Kendall
Brenda Kendall first came to prominence playing Officer Knox in the iconic Australian drama Prisoner, before going on to build an extensive body of work across screen and stage in both Australia and New Zealand.
Her screen credits range from acclaimed New Zealand films including Jane Campion’s An Angel at My Table, Peter Jackson’s Braindead and Robert Sarkies’ Out of the Blue, through to international television favourites such as Xena: Warrior Princess. More recent work includes The Brokenwood Mysteries, Shortland Street and cult comedy feature Nude Tuesday.
With a distinctive voice and inimitable character, Brenda is equally at home in drama, comedy and genre projects. Her longevity in the industry reflects the breadth of her experience, and the consistency and authenticity she brings to every role.
Hair Colour
Grey
Location
Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau
Age Range
65 - 80
Ethnicity
New Zealand European
Height
157cm
Eye Colour
Hazel
Full CV
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Feature Film
2020 - Nude Tuesday - Helene - Director - Armagan Ballantyne
2018 - The Other Side of Heaven 2 - Floydene - Director - Mitch Davis
2009 - After the Waterfall - Lucina Bandy - Director - Simone Horrocksv - Paraffin Productions Ltd
2006 - Out of the Blue - Garry Holden's Mother - Director - Robert Sarkies - Southern Light Films
2004 - Fracture - Mrs Ponder - Director - Larry Parr - Kahukura Productions
2002 - Toy Love - Nurse - Director - Harry Sinclair - John - Swimmer Productions
Television
2025 - Crackhead - Bossy (recurring) - Director - Emmett Skilton - Warner Bros.
2023 - n00b: season 2 - Mrs Hawthorne - Lusty Ace Films
2019 - Mean Mums: season 1 - Librarian - Director - Damon Fepulea'i - South Pacific Pictures
2018 - Shortland Street - Naomi Johnson - Director Caroline Booth Bell - South Pacific Pictures
2018 - Fresh Eggs - Pastor Rowena - Director - Britta Hawkins & Josh Frizzell
2015 - The Brokenwood Mysteries: season 2 - Nelly - South Pacific Pictures
2013 - Shortland Street - Marissa Parsons - Director - Various - South Pacific Pictures
2012 - Safehouse - Dotty - Director John Laing Screentime
2006 - Amazing Extraordinary Friends - Mrs Potremkin - Director - Stephen Campbell - Greenstone Pictures
2003 - Mercy Peak: season 3 - Barbara - South Pacific Pictures
2002 - Shortland Street - Doreen Keeple - South Pacific Pictures
2000 - Lawless: Dead Evidence (telefeature) - Pat - Director - Charlie Haskell - South Pacific Pictures
Short Film
2026 - Lest We Forget - Donna - Director - Connor Amor - Yeah Nah Productions
2016 - Sybil's Psychic Hotline - Con (lead) - Director - Grant Lahood - Granite Pictures
2000 - Camping with Camus - Raylene - Director - Alan Erson - First Hand Productions
Web Series
2022 - Witcher Logic, Quests & Reward - Adda - Viva La Dirt League
Commercial (last 2 years only)
2024 - Mercury: Bring the Buzz - NZ only -
Accents - American, Australian, British
Full Drivers Licence
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