Joanne Samuel
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joanne Samuel (born 1957 in Camperdown, Sydney, Australia) is an actress who remains best known for her role as the screen wife of Mel Gibson in the 1979 film Mad Max. Prior to her appearance in the film, Samuel had made guest appearances in police procedurals Matlock Police and Homicide. She was then a regular cast member in television soap operas Class of '74, The Sullivans and The Young Doctors. She left The Young Doctors very suddenly – the producers kindly wrote her out of the show quickly as she was offered the Mad Max role after a fellow Young Doctors actress who had been due to take the role fell ill. Samuel later returned to television in the regular role of Kelly Morgan-Young in Skyways (TV series). Samuel later guest starred in Hey Dad! as Jeanette Taylor and All Saints, and played the school principal in The Wiggles in their film The Wiggles Movie. Samuel is married to Tony Ahern. They have several children. They live in the Blue Mountains suburb of Blackheath and Samuel has retired from acting. Samuel is active in the local Baptist church. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joanne Samuel, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joanne Samuel reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Joanne Samuel's filmography leans towards the Action 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 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joanne Samuel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mad Max 2, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Joanne Samuel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joanne Samuel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joanne Samuel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | What About Sal? | Alice | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Mad Max Exposed | self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Christmas Down Under | Barbara Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Smoke Between Trees | Therese | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Acute Misfortune | Magistrate | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | My Pet Dinosaur | Doris Mercher | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Madness of Max | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Not Quite Hollywood | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Wiggles Movie | Mrs. Bingle | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Nightmaster | Sonia Spane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Spook | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Gallagher's Travels | Sally Woodrow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Queen of the Road | Rosy Costello | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Early Frost | Chris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Mad Max 2 | Jessie Rockatansky (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Alison's Birthday | Alison Findlay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mad Max | Jessie Rockatansky | Hit | Similar → |
Joanne Samuel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joanne Samuel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joanne Samuel is "Mad Max 2" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Joanne Samuel acted in?
Joanne Samuel has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joanne Samuel?
Other notable films include "The Madness of Max", "What About Sal?", and "Not Quite Hollywood".