Jodie Yemm

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Jodie Yemm
Born1967 (age 5657)
Melbourne, Australia
Years active1969–1986
Parent(s) Norman Yemm, [1] Amanda Yemm

Jodie Yemm (born 1967) is an Australian actress, best known for her roles in television soap operas. She played Jennifer Healy in Sons and Daughters , Rosemary Kaye in Prisoner , and Kelly Morgan in Neighbours , as well as appearing in The Sullivans as Maisey, and a guest role in The Flying Doctors .

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She is the daughter of late actor, singer and sportsman Norman Yemm and his wife Amanda Yemm.

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References

  1. Idato, Michael (4 February 2015). "From Don Pasquale to The Sullivans: Australian acting great Norman Yemm dead, aged 81". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 1 March 2024.