Robina Beard
ActingAbout 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
Robina Beard Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Robina Beard reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Robina Beard's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Robina Beard's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dot and the Kangaroo, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Robina Beard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robina Beard's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Robina Beard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 7.3/10.
How many movies has Robina Beard acted in?
Robina Beard has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.