Libby Tanner

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Libby Tanner
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Born
Elizabeth Joan Tanner

1970 (age 5455)
OccupationActress
Years active1992present
Notable work
Children3

Elizabeth Tanner (born 1970) is an Australian stage and television actress best known for her roles as Bronwyn Craig in the television series All Saints and as Bridget Westfall in Wentworth .

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Early life

Tanner grew up in Victoria, Australia, graduating from the University of Ballarat in 1993, with a Bachelor of Performing Arts. [1] [2] She has an older brother. [3]

Career

Tanner began her career in theatre and made several guest appearances on Victorian based productions before landing her first big role as Zoe Marshall in the short lived Channel 9 soap Pacific Drive from 1996 to 1997. [4]

Tanner then moved to Sydney, Australia to pursue more acting opportunities and in 1998, began starring in the hospital drama All Saints [5] as Bronwyn (Bron) Craig until she exited the series in 2003. Tanner's character was well received during her time on the show, winning Logie Awards for her role in 2002 and 2003. [4]

In 2004, after returning to Victoria, she starred in the short lived television series Fireflies and then the Australian drama series headLand from 2005 to 2006. [4] From 2009 to 2011 she starred as Michelle LeTourneau in Rescue: Special Ops . [4] In 2015 Tanner was announced for series three of Australian prison drama Wentworth , playing forensic psychologist Bridget Westfall. She appeared from seasons three to six, departing the series in 2018, Tanner has since appeared regularly at Wentworth fan conventions in the UK and US. [6] In 2020, Tanner was announced as part of the cast for Amazon Prime series Back to the Rafters . [7] Tanner has her own theatre company, 'Mad as Us'. [8]

Awards

During her run on All Saints, she gained a total of seven Logie nominations in categories including Most Popular New Female Talent and Most Outstanding Actress and Best Personality on Australian Television. Tanner won Most Popular Actress Logie Awards in 2002 and 2003 for her role as Bron. [4]

Personal life

Tanner was previously in a relationship with All Saints co-star Brian Vriends with whom she shares a daughter. [9] She has two other children. [8]

She currently resides in Ballarat, Victoria. [10]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996 Life JaneFeature film
2008Little WingsClaireShort film
2011These Empty StreetsSusieShort film
2013 The Turning Gail LangAnthology film, segment: "Damaged Goods"
2016 Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows Sarah RilesFeature film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
1992 Bony JennyTV series, episode: "Surf, Sun, Sand.... and Murder"
1993; 1994 Neighbours Kay / Lynette ThorneycroftTV series, 6 episodes
1994; 1995 Blue Heelers Heather / Holly McLeodTV series, 2 episodes: "Nowhere to Run" / "Motherlove"
1995 Frontline PatientTV series, episode: "Office Mole"
The Man from Snowy River BrodieTV series, episode: "The Foundling"
1996 Pacific Drive Zoe MarshallTV series, 17 episodes
1998–2003 All Saints Bronwyn CraigTV series, seasons 1–6, 219 episodes (main role)
2003 Stingers Ava RyanTV series, episode: "Sleeping with the Enemy"
2004 Fireflies Lill YengillTV movie (main role) [11]
Rapid ResponseSergeant Jessica MackTV pilot (unaired) (main role)
2005–2006 headLand Grace PalmerTV series, 58 episodes (main role)
2006 BlackJack: At the Gates Stephanie TurnerTV film
2008 Scorched Lizzie FranciaTV movie
Scorched Lizzie FranciaTV series, 22 episodes
Rush Robyn HumeTV series, episode: "1.8"
2009–2011 Rescue: Special Ops Michelle LetourneauTV series, 48 episodes (main role) [12]
2012 Mrs Biggs NormaTV miniseries, 2 episodes [13]
2013–2016 Nowhere Boys Sarah RilesTV series, seasons 1–2, 13 episodes [14]
2016 Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows Sarah RilesTV movie
2015–2018 Wentworth Bridget Westfall TV series, seasons 3–6, 33 episodes
2019 Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries Florence AstorTV series, 1 episode: "Just Murdered"
2021Wentworth: The Fall GirlBridget WestfallPodcast series, 8 episodes
Fisk AnnabelleTV series, 1 episode: "Portrait of a Lady"
Back to the Rafters Tessa BlakeTV series, 5 episodes
2025 Neighbours Yvette Ramsay Guest role: 2 episodes [1]

Theatre

YearTitleRoleCompanyRef
1994CuckooLeadVictorian regional tour with Barnstorm Theatre Company
1994Rebellion: Inca EurekaLeadBarnstorm Theatre Company
Emerald City Helen Queensland Theatre Company
1999Art of PenetrationLead Belvoir Street Theatre
2013BurningJune MatthewsMad as Us
2015 Abigail's Party BevMad as Us / Geelong Production Company
2024 Between the Sheets LeadUK / US / AUS Tour [15]

References

  1. 1 2 "Libby Tanner Biography". Lisa Mann Creative Management. 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  2. "Showcast". app.showcast.com.au. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  3. "My Bro". Instagram. 15 April 2016. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Libby Tanner makes return to TV on Rescue Special Ops". Herald Sun . 19 August 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
  5. "Libby Tanner—TV's Brightest New Star". Seven Network Limited. 1999. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  6. "Libby Tanner NJ 2023 Announcement | 🚨ATTENTION COMPOUND🚨 Your first Guest Announcement for #WentworthCon NEW JERSEY is 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 ("Bridget Westfall")!💥 Libby will be appearing on Day 2... | By Wentworth Con | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  7. Knox, David (4 March 2020). "Georgina Haig replaces Jessica Marais on Rafters revival | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Libby Tanner Talks Life, Philosophy and Her New Role in Burning". Theatre People. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  9. "Libby's Little Saints". Angelfire. 2003. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  10. "Tanner ready for Drysdale's party". Geelong Indy. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  11. "Australian Television: Fireflies: Cast".
  12. "Australian Television: RESCUE Special Ops: Cast".
  13. "Australian Television: MRS Biggs: Episode guide: 1.04".
  14. "Australian Television: Nowhere Boys: Cast: Series 1-2 & movie".
  15. Staff Writer. "LIBBY & GEORGIA APRIL 2024". Screen Star Events. Retrieved 25 August 2024.