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Frances O'Connor

Frances Ann O'Connor (born 12 June 1967) is a British-Australian actress and director. She appears in roles in the films Mansfield Park, Bedazzled, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Timeline. In television, she had main roles in Shark Bay, Mr Selfridge, Cleverman, Troy: Fall of a City, and The End, and had a recurring role in Wednesday. O'Connor won an AACTA Award for her performance in Blessed, and also earned two Golden Globe Award nominations for her performances in Madame Bovary and The Missing. In 2022, her debut feature as writer and director Emily was released.

Infobox

Born
Frances Ann O'Connor (1967-06-12) 12 June 1967 (age 58)Wantage, Oxfordshire, England
Alma mater
Curtin University
Occupation(s)
Actress, director, writer
Years active
1993–present
Notable work
Mansfield ParkBedazzled A.I. Artificial IntelligenceThe Importance of Being EarnestTimeline
Spouse
mw- Gerald Lepkowski (m. 2011)
Children
1
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading RoleBlessed (2009)
Occupations
Actress, director, writer

Tables

· Filmography › Film
1995
Bathing Boxes
Role(s)
2nd Woman
Notes
Short film
1996
Love and Other Catastrophes
Role(s)
Mia
1997
Kiss or Kill
Role(s)
Nikki Davies
Thank God He Met Lizzie
Role(s)
Jenny Follett
1998
A Little Bit of Soul
Role(s)
Kate Haslett
1999
A Margherita with Hot Salami
Role(s)
Diana
Notes
Short film
Mansfield Park
Role(s)
Fanny Price
2000
About Adam
Role(s)
Laura Owens
Bedazzled
Role(s)
Alison Gardner/Nicole Delarusso
2001
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Role(s)
Monica Swinton
2002
The Importance of Being Earnest
Role(s)
Gwendolen Fairfax
Windtalkers
Role(s)
Rita Swelton
2003
Timeline
Role(s)
Kate Ericson
2004
Iron Jawed Angels
Role(s)
Lucy Burns
Book of Love
Role(s)
Elaine Walker
2005
Three Dollars
Role(s)
Tanya Harnovey
The Lazarus Child
Role(s)
Alison Heywood
Piccadilly Jim
Role(s)
Ann Chester
2009
Blessed
Role(s)
Rhonda
2011
The Hunter
Role(s)
Lucy Armstrong
2012
Jayne Mansfield's Car
Role(s)
Camilla Bedford
Best Man Down
Role(s)
Jaime Anderson
Little Red Wagon
Role(s)
Margaret Craig
2013
The Truth About Emanuel
Role(s)
Janice
2014
Mercy
Role(s)
Rebecca McCoy
2016
The Conjuring 2
Role(s)
Peggy Hodgson
2020
Go!
Role(s)
Christie Hooper
2022
Emily
Role(s)
—
Notes
Writer, director
2025
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Role(s)
Peggy Hodgson
Notes
Cameo
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1995
Bathing Boxes
2nd Woman
Short film
1996
Love and Other Catastrophes
Mia
1997
Kiss or Kill
Nikki Davies
Thank God He Met Lizzie
Jenny Follett
1998
A Little Bit of Soul
Kate Haslett
1999
A Margherita with Hot Salami
Diana
Short film
Mansfield Park
Fanny Price
2000
About Adam
Laura Owens
Bedazzled
Alison Gardner/Nicole Delarusso
2001
Artificial Intelligence
Monica Swinton
2002
The Importance of Being Earnest
Gwendolen Fairfax
Windtalkers
Rita Swelton
2003
Timeline
Kate Ericson
2004
Iron Jawed Angels
Lucy Burns
Book of Love
Elaine Walker
2005
Three Dollars
Tanya Harnovey
The Lazarus Child
Alison Heywood
Piccadilly Jim
Ann Chester
2009
Blessed
Rhonda
2011
The Hunter
Lucy Armstrong
2012
Jayne Mansfield's Car
Camilla Bedford
2012
Best Man Down
Jaime Anderson
Little Red Wagon
Margaret Craig
2013
The Truth About Emanuel
Janice
2014
Mercy
Rebecca McCoy
2016
The Conjuring 2
Peggy Hodgson
2020
Go!
Christie Hooper
2022
Emily
—
Writer, director
2025
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Peggy Hodgson
Cameo
· Filmography › Television
1993
Law of the Land
Role(s)
Marissa Green
Notes
Recurring role
1994
The Damnation of Harvey McHugh
Role(s)
Georgina
Notes
1 episode: "Heaven Knows Mr. McHugh"
1995
The Man from Snowy River
Role(s)
Rachel McAlister
Notes
Season 2, 2 episodes
Halifax f.p.
Role(s)
Frances
Notes
Television film series, episode 3: "The Feeding"
1996
Blue Heelers
Role(s)
Gabe Greenway
Notes
3 episodes
G.P.
Role(s)
Karen Papadopoulos
Notes
Episode: "Someone to Turn To"
Shark Bay
Role(s)
Dr. Jane
Notes
Regular role
1997
Frontline
Role(s)
Kristy
Notes
Episode: "I Get the Big Names"
2000
Madame Bovary
Role(s)
Emma Bovary
Notes
Television film
2008
Cashmere Mafia
Role(s)
Zoe Burden
Notes
Recurring role
2009
Nova
Role(s)
Emma Darwin
Notes
Documentary series, 1 episode: "Darwin's Darkest Hour"
2011
Ice
Role(s)
Sarah Fitch
Notes
Miniseries, 2 episodes
Hallelujah
Role(s)
Ruth Turner
Notes
Unsold pilot, US
2013
Vegas
Role(s)
Barbara Kent
Notes
Episode: "From This Day Forward"
2013–2014
Role(s)
Mr Selfridge
Notes
Rose Selfridge
2014
The Missing
Role(s)
Emily Hughes
Notes
Miniseries, Main role
Once Upon a Time
Role(s)
Colette
Notes
Episode: "Family Business"
2016
Cleverman
Role(s)
Dr. Charlotte Cleary
Notes
Main role
2017
Locke & Key
Role(s)
Nina
Notes
Unsold pilot
2018
Troy: Fall of a City
Role(s)
Hecuba
Notes
Main role
2020
The End
Role(s)
Dr. Kate Brennan
Notes
Main role
2023
Erotic Stories
Role(s)
Annabel
Notes
Episode: "Come As You Are"
2024
The Twelve
Role(s)
Meredith Nelson-Moore QC
Notes
Recurring role
2025
Wednesday
Role(s)
Francoise Galpin
Notes
Season 2, recurring role
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref
1993
Law of the Land
Marissa Green
Recurring role
1994
The Damnation of Harvey McHugh
Georgina
1 episode: "Heaven Knows Mr. McHugh"
1995
The Man from Snowy River
Rachel McAlister
Season 2, 2 episodes
Halifax f.p.
Frances
Television film series, episode 3: "The Feeding"
1996
Blue Heelers
Gabe Greenway
3 episodes
G.P.
Karen Papadopoulos
Episode: "Someone to Turn To"
Shark Bay
Dr. Jane
Regular role
1997
Frontline
Kristy
Episode: "I Get the Big Names"
2000
Madame Bovary
Emma Bovary
Television film
2008
Cashmere Mafia
Zoe Burden
Recurring role
2009
Nova
Emma Darwin
Documentary series, 1 episode: "Darwin's Darkest Hour"
2011
Ice
Sarah Fitch
Miniseries, 2 episodes
Hallelujah
Ruth Turner
Unsold pilot, US
2013
Vegas
Barbara Kent
Episode: "From This Day Forward"
2013–2014
Mr Selfridge
Rose Selfridge
Main role
2014
The Missing
Emily Hughes
Miniseries, Main role
Once Upon a Time
Colette
Episode: "Family Business"
2016
Cleverman
Dr. Charlotte Cleary
Main role
2017
Locke & Key
Nina
Unsold pilot
2018
Troy: Fall of a City
Hecuba
Main role
2020
The End
Dr. Kate Brennan
Main role
2023
Erotic Stories
Annabel
Episode: "Come As You Are"
2024
The Twelve
Meredith Nelson-Moore QC
Recurring role
2025
Wednesday
Francoise Galpin
Season 2, recurring role
· Stage
1991
The Skin of Our Teeth
Notes
Brisbane Arts Theatre
1992
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Notes
WAAPA
1993
The Dutch Courtesan
Role(s)
Crispinella
Notes
Russell Street Theatre, Melbourne with MTC
Much Ado About Nothing
Role(s)
Ursula
Notes
Playhouse, Melbourne, Theatre Royal, Hobart, Princess Theatre, Launceston with MTC
1994
The Grapes of Wrath
Role(s)
Rose of Sharon Joad
Notes
Playhouse, Melbourne with MTC
The Lady from the Sea
Role(s)
Bolette
Notes
Russell Street Theatre, Melbourne with MTC
1995
Blabbermouth
Role(s)
Batts
Notes
Fairfax Studio, Melbourne with MTC & Arena Theatre Company
Lady Windermere's Fan
Role(s)
Lady Windermere
Notes
Playhouse, Melbourne with MTC
1996
Kid Stakes
Role(s)
Olive
Notes
Playhouse, Melbourne, Gold Coast Arts Centre with MTC
1998
The Herbal Bed
Role(s)
Susanna
Notes
Fairfax Studio, Melbourne with MTC
2001
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Role(s)
Maggie the Cat
Notes
Lyric Theatre, London
2006
Tom & Viv
Role(s)
Vivienne Haigh-Wood
Notes
Almeida Theatre, London
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1991
The Skin of Our Teeth
Brisbane Arts Theatre
1992
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
WAAPA
1993
The Dutch Courtesan
Crispinella
Russell Street Theatre, Melbourne with MTC
Much Ado About Nothing
Ursula
Playhouse, Melbourne, Theatre Royal, Hobart, Princess Theatre, Launceston with MTC
1994
The Grapes of Wrath
Rose of Sharon Joad
Playhouse, Melbourne with MTC
The Lady from the Sea
Bolette
Russell Street Theatre, Melbourne with MTC
1995
Blabbermouth
Batts
Fairfax Studio, Melbourne with MTC & Arena Theatre Company
Lady Windermere's Fan
Lady Windermere
Playhouse, Melbourne with MTC
1996
Kid Stakes
Olive
Playhouse, Melbourne, Gold Coast Arts Centre with MTC
1998
The Herbal Bed
Susanna
Fairfax Studio, Melbourne with MTC
2001
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Maggie the Cat
Lyric Theatre, London
2006
Tom & Viv
Vivienne Haigh-Wood
Almeida Theatre, London
· Awards and nominations
1996
AACTA Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Notes
Love and Other Catastrophes
1997
Kiss or Kill
Role(s)
Nominated
Film Critics Circle of Australia
Role(s)
Best Actress[citation needed]
Notes
Won
Montreal World Film Festival
Role(s)
Best Actress[citation needed]
Notes
Won
AACTA Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Notes
Thank God He Met Lizzie
1999
Satellite Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Notes
Mansfield Park
2000
Golden Globe Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
Notes
Madame Bovary
2001
Saturn Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
American Film Institute
Role(s)
Featured Actor of the Year – Female – Movies
Notes
Nominated
2002
Empire Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Nominated
2005
AACTA Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Notes
Three Dollars
2009
Blessed
Role(s)
Won
Film Critics Circle of Australia
Role(s)
Best Actress[citation needed]
Notes
Won
2011
Film Critics Circle of Australia
Role(s)
Best Actress[citation needed]
Notes
The Hunter
AACTA Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Notes
Nominated
2013
Ashland Independent Film Festival
Role(s)
Best Acting Ensemble[citation needed]
Notes
The Truth About Emanuel
2014
Golden Globe Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
Notes
The Missing
Golden Nymph Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries[citation needed]
Notes
Won
Year
Association
Category
Work
Result
1996
AACTA Awards
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Love and Other Catastrophes
Nominated
1997
Kiss or Kill
Nominated
Film Critics Circle of Australia
Best Actress[citation needed]
Won
Montreal World Film Festival
Best Actress[citation needed]
Won
AACTA Awards
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Thank God He Met Lizzie
Nominated
1999
Satellite Awards
Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Mansfield Park
Nominated
2000
Golden Globe Awards
Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
Madame Bovary
Nominated
2001
Saturn Awards
Best Actress
Artificial Intelligence
Nominated
American Film Institute
Featured Actor of the Year – Female – Movies
Nominated
2002
Empire Awards
Best Actress
Nominated
2005
AACTA Awards
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Three Dollars
Nominated
2009
Blessed
Won
Film Critics Circle of Australia
Best Actress[citation needed]
Won
2011
Film Critics Circle of Australia
Best Actress[citation needed]
The Hunter
Won
AACTA Awards
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Nominated
2013
Ashland Independent Film Festival
Best Acting Ensemble[citation needed]
The Truth About Emanuel
Won
2014
Golden Globe Awards
Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
The Missing
Nominated
Golden Nymph Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries[citation needed]
Won

References

  1. Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916–2005.; at Ancestry.com
  2. ABC News
    https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/today-history-24100059?singlePage=true
  3. The Age
    http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/06/17/1023864402304.html
  4. Urban Cinefile
    http://www.urbancinefile.com.au/home/view.asp?a=4476&s=Interviews
  5. TV Week
  6. Yahoo! Movies
    https://movies.yahoo.com/person/frances-oconnor/
  7. Rotten Tomatoes
    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kiss_or_kill/
  8. Rotten Tomatoes
    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1093843-mansfield_park/
  9. Rotten Tomatoes
    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/frances_oconnor/biography.php
  10. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/film/2000/apr/02/comment.akinojumu1
  11. Box Office Mojo
    https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=timeline.htm
  12. AllMovie
    https://www.allmovie.com/movie/v278220
  13. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2011/02/several-actors-join-broadcast-pilots-109261/
  14. "Frances O'Connor boards ABC pilot"
    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/news/a306334/frances-oconnor-boards-abc-pilot.html
  15. Radio Times
    http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-01-02/meet-the-cast-of-mr-selfridge
  16. Usnews.com
    https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/03/28/playing-the-mrs-to-mr-selfridge
  17. "James Nesbitt, Frances O'Connor to star in BBC One's The Missing"
    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a555852/james-nesbitt-frances-oconnor-to-star-in-bbc-ones-the-missing.html#~ponMriNCzd0L2B
  18. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/golden-globe-awards-nominations-complete-756441?
  19. "'Once Upon a Time' casts Frances O'Connor as Belle's mom"
    http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/09/04/once-upon-a-time-frances-oconnor-belles-mom/?hootPostID=895b38d17274465e2e97574e8a812bef
  20. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/frances-oconnor-joins-conjuring-2-823424
  21. Variety
    https://www.variety.com/2015/tv/news/iain-glen-frances-oconnors-cleverman-sundancetv-1201585176/
  22. TV Tonight
    https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/04/production-begins-on-erotic-stories-for-sbs.html
  23. tvtonight.com.au
    https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/08/production-underway-on-the-twelve-s2.html
  24. "20 Questions With… Frances O'Connor"
    https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/20-questions-with-frances-oconnor_22001/
  25. "20 Questions With… Frances O'Connor"
    https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/20-questions-with-frances-oconnor_22001/
  26. "Frances O'Connor"
    https://ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/250152
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