Robina Beard - Actor Profile

Robina Beard

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
3Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated

About Robina Beard

Robina Beard is an English-Australian actress born in Twickenham, England in 1938. Beard has appeared in numerous stage and TV roles, but is best known for playing 'Madge' the manicurist in the Australian and New Zealand TV advertisements for Palmolive dishwashing liquid from 1968. Beard took dancing classes from about age 6. In 1949 Beard's family migrated to Sydney , where she continued training in dance. Her professional career began in 1955 when she danced in the musical "Can-Can" for J. C. Williamson's. She performed in a number of stage productions including "Alice in Wonderland" in 1959 and "The Boy Friend" in 1968. From 1965 Beard worked on TV as a weather girl for two years before appearing as a regular on "In Melbourne Tonight" for three years as singer, dancer and choreographer. She subsequently appeared in various Australian TV series including Barley Charlie, No. 96, G.P., Home and Away and All Saints. Adapted from Wikipedia and trove.gov.au

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robina Beard reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Robina Beard's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robina Beard remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dot and the Kangaroo, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Robina Beard Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robina Beard's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robina Beard.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Protection Witchy Flop Similar →
2006 Hold Please Jane's mum Flop Similar →
1977 Dot and the Kangaroo (voice) Hit Similar →

Robina Beard - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robina Beard?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robina Beard is "Dot and the Kangaroo" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Robina Beard acted in?

Robina Beard has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.