Abigail McKern (born 15 February 1955) is an English actress.

Abigail McKern
Born
Abigail McKern

(1955-02-15) 15 February 1955 (age 69)
Islington, London, England
OccupationActress
Years active1982–present
FatherLeo McKern

Early life

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Born in Islington, London she is the daughter of Leo McKern and fellow Australian actor Jane Holland (A Son Is Born, 1946), and also has a sister, Harriet.[1]

Career

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She appeared alongside her father Leo McKern, in the last three series of Rumpole of the Bailey as Rumpole's young pupil Liz Probert.[2] She has also played many other stage and television roles.[3] In 1983, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Celia in As You Like It.

References

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  1. ^ "Rumpole star McKern dies". BBC News. 23 July 2002. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  2. ^ "John Mortimer – biographical notes". Archived from the original on 3 April 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Abigail McKern". The Official London Theatre Guide. 5 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
    - "Abigail McKern". United Agents. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
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