{{Short description|New Zealand actress and playwright}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}} {{Use New Zealand English|date=August 2021}} '''Geraldine Mary Brophy''' (born 1961) is a New Zealand television, film and stage actress, theatre director and playwright.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Geraldine Brophy |url=https://www.nzonscreen.com/profile/geraldine-brophy/biography|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.nzonscreen.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Geraldine Brophy|url=https://www.playmarket.org.nz/playwrights/geraldine-brophy/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.playmarket.org.nz|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=April 14, 2008|title=Ginette McDonald returns to Downstage Theatre|url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0804/S00134/ginette-mcdonald-returns-to-downstage-theatre.htm|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.scoop.co.nz}}</ref>
== Biography == Brophy was born in Birmingham, England, to Irish parents, John and Marie Brophy.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.legacy.com/nz/obituaries/thepost-nz/name/john-brophy-obituary?id=56801373 |title=John Brophy obituary |date=19 November 2024 |work=The Post |access-date=19 November 2024}}</ref> She and her family emigrated to New Zealand in 1972, when she was 12 years old.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=2014-01-31|title=The real Geraldine Brophy|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/the-wellingtonian/9665375/The-real-Geraldine-Brophy|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Stuff |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Geraldine Brophy {{!}} Dancing With The Stars|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/430905/2495970|access-date=2021-08-01|website=tvnz.co.nz}}</ref> Educated at Sacred Heart College in Lower Hutt,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Michele Hewitson interview: Geraldine Brophy|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/michele-hewitson-interview-geraldine-brophy/BVY3GS2DVNTEWU6YAW5KZQ734I/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=The New Zealand Herald |language=en-NZ}}</ref> she left school when she was 16 years old, and received her first professional acting role in 1983, at the Centrepoint Theatre in Palmerston North.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" /> The following year, she joined the Fortune Theatre company in Dunedin, and for ten years she was a core member of the Court Theatre company in Christchurch. She has also appeared for Downstage Theatre and Circa Theatre in Wellington, and the Auckland Theatre Company. In 2002, Brophy played the title role in the New Zealand Actors' Company production of Shakespeare's ''King Lear'', Leah.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Tragedy of a fledgling company of actors|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/tragedy-of-a-fledgling-company-of-actors/GR2PO5LIHMXSPYHKWOOG5PIZN4/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=The New Zealand Herald |language=en-NZ}}</ref>
Brophy's first film appearance was in Fiona Samuel's film ''Home Movie'' in 1997, for which she won the New Zealand Film and Television Best Actress Award. After this role she was cast as the receptionist, Moira Crombie, in television soap opera ''Shortland Street'', and played the character for four years. In the 2000s, Brophy appeared in television and film productions, including a season of ''Dancing with the Stars,'' during which she was injured and required surgery.<ref name=":0" />
In 2003, Brophy began writing plays. Her first play was ''The Viagra Monologues'', followed in 2004 by ''Mary’s Gospel'' and ''Confessions of a Chocoholic''.<ref name=":0" /> She has also written ''Real Estate, The Paradise Package'' and ''The Merry Wives of Windsor Avenue'', which was commissioned by Downstage and Centrepoint Theatres in 2008. Brophy and her daughter Beatrice Joblin co-wrote ''Ladies a Plate.''<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ladies a Plate - Nutrition for the heart, mind and soul|url=https://www.theatreview.org.nz/reviews/review.php?id=2582|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.theatreview.org.nz}}</ref>
Brophy has also directed plays on stage. In 2007, she directed ''Finding Murdoch'' for Downstage Theatre, ''Doubt'' for the Court Theatre, and ''Wednesday to Come''. The following year she directed ''Under Milk Wood'' for the Court Theatre.<ref name=":6" />
In 2023, Brophy was presented with a Scroll of Honour from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand for her services to entertainment.
== Screenography ==
=== Film === {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2019 |''Births, Deaths & Marriages'' |Aunty Ngaire |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2017 |''Pork Pie'' |Andy |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2012 |''Eternity'' |Veronica |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2011 |''Hook, Line and Sinker'' |Bernadette |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2011 |''The Devil's Rock'' |Voice of the Demon |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2009 |''Underworld: Rise of the Lycans'' |Nobleman's Wife | |- |2008 |''Second Hand Wedding'' |Jill Rose |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2007 |''The Water Horse'' |Gracie |<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Water Horse|url=https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/international/showcase/water-horse|access-date=2021-08-01|website=New Zealand Film Commission|language=en}}</ref> |- |2004 |''In My Father's Den'' |Det. Farnon |<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":1" /> |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable" |+ !Years !Title !Role !Notes !Reference |- |2023 |''Little Apocalypse'' |Nanny |5 episodes | |- |2022 |''Wellington Paranormal'' |Pakeha Ghost (voice) |Episode: "Skeleton Crew" | |- |2021–2023 |''Under the Vines'' |Morag |2 episodes | |- |2019 |''The Brokenwood Mysteries'' |Elsa |Episode: "The Power of Steam" | |- |2014 |''How to Murder Your Wife'' |Betty Benning |TV movie |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2012 |''Siege'' |Kris McGehan |TV movie |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2009 |''Dancing with the Stars'' |Herself (contestant) | |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2007 |''Welcome to Paradise'' |Despina |Episode: "Little Bo Peepshow" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Other side of paradise|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/other-side-of-paradise/HZO5SOOYLNDHMFNPGPX3YUSG7A/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=The New Zealand Herald |language=en-NZ}}</ref> |- |2007 |''Outrageous Fortune'' |Mrs Haggerty |Episode: "Bow Stubborn Knees" |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2005 |''Maddigan's Quest'' |Ida |Episode: "Hillfolk" |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2005–2006 |''Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby'' |Marion Patterson |8 episodes |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2005 |''The Insider's Guide to Love'' |Trish |3 episodes |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2004 |''Serial Killers'' |Sandy |Episode: "Product Placement" |<ref name=":1" /> |- |1997–2001 |''Shortland Street'' |Moira Crombie |25 episodes |<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Geraldine Brophy|url=https://www.nzonscreen.com/profile/geraldine-brophy/screenography|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.nzonscreen.com|language=en}}</ref> |- |1997 |''Home Movie'' |Bridie | |<ref name=":1" /> |}
== Awards and recognition == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Award !Category !Nominated for !Result !Notes |- |2015 |New York City International Film Festival |Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Feature (Length) Film |''How to Murder Your Wife'' |Won |<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Geraldine Brophy|url=https://www.nzonscreen.com/profile/geraldine-brophy/awards|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.nzonscreen.com|language=en}}</ref> |- |2008 | colspan="3" |Bruce Mason Playwriting Award |Short listed |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-09-24|title=Short list for NZ's National Playwriting Award|url=https://www.thebigidea.nz/node/179429|access-date=2021-08-01|website=The Big Idea|language=en}}</ref> |- |2008 |Qantas Film and Television Awards |Best Actress - Film |''Second-Hand Wedding'' |Won |<ref name=":4" /> |- |2000 |New Zealand Film and Television Awards |Best Actress - Television |''Shortland Street'' |Nominated |<ref name=":4" /> |- |1998 |TV Guide Television Awards |Best Actress |''Home Movie'' |Won |<ref name=":4" /> |- |1996 |Chapman Tripp Award |Best Actress in a Supporting Role |''Tzigane'' |Won |<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=Geraldine Brophy |publisher=Auckland Theatre Company|url=https://www.atc.co.nz/auckland-theatre-company/people/geraldine-brophy/?pageId=2119|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.atc.co.nz|language=en}}</ref> |}
== Personal life == Brophy is married to actor Ross Joblin and has two daughters.<ref name=":0" /> Their daughter Beatrice Joblin is a writer, director and producer.<ref name=":3" />
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