Leah Purcell
Actress · Writer
Known for
Leah Purcell has built a long career as an Australian actress known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. 'The Proposition' is the most-watched work of the career, as Queenie. Viewers may also know her from 'Wentworth'. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television.
Leah Purcell
Actress · Writer
Leah Purcell has built a long career as an Australian actress known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. 'The Proposition' is the most-watched work of the career, as Queenie. Viewers may also know her from 'Wentworth'. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television.
Movies (11 titles)
Plays Carmel
Jindabyne
2006
Plays Audrey
My Mistress
2014
Plays Queenie
The Proposition
2005
Director
Plays Molly Johnson
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson
2022
Plays Joyce
Shayda
2023
Plays Claudia Wiss
Lantana
2001
Plays Diane
Somersault
2004
Plays Sonya
Last Cab to Darwin
2015
Plays Lulu
Somewhere in the Darkness
1999
TV Shows (15 titles)
Plays Rita Connors
Wentworth
2013
Producer
Plays Andrea 'Andie' Whitford
High Country
2024
Plays Const. Tracey Davis
Police Rescue
1991
Plays Heather O'Connor
Janet King
2014
Plays Twig
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
2023
Producer
Plays Justice Janelle Ray AO
All My Friends Are Racist
2021
Plays The Black Apparition
BeastMaster
1999
Plays Daisy
Love Child
2014
Director
Plays Grace
Redfern Now
2012
Plays Hilda Kickett
House of Hancock
2015
Plays Hannah Sprints
The Starter Wife
2007
Plays Mel
Ghosts Australia
2025
Plays Lorraine Simpson
Bad Cop, Bad Cop
2002
Plays Witch Doctor
The Lost World
1999
Plays Terri Barker
McLeod's Daughters
2001
Latest Trailers
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Zac Power
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Zac Power
Agent Ironclad (voice)
2027
Ghosts Australia
Mel
2025Season 1
High Country
Andrea 'Andie' Whitford · 16 episodes
2024–
Shayda
Joyce
2023
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
Twig · 7 episodes
2023–
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson
Molly Johnson
2022
All My Friends Are Racist
Justice Janelle Ray AO · 5 episodes
2021–
Love Child
Daisy
2016Season 3
Last Cab to Darwin
Sonya
2015
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Leah Purcell and where are they from?
Leah Purcell is 56 years old, born on August 14, 1970 in Murgon, Queensland, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of Leah Purcell?
Leah Purcell is best known for roles in The Proposition, Lantana, Somersault.
How many movies has Leah Purcell been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Leah Purcell has appeared in 11 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Leah Purcell's first movie?
The career of Leah Purcell began with Somewhere in the Darkness (1999).
What is Leah Purcell's most recent movie or series?
Leah Purcell's most recent release is Ghosts Australia, which premiered on November 2, 2025.
What TV shows has Leah Purcell appeared in?
On television, Leah Purcell has appeared in Wentworth, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, The Lost World, McLeod's Daughters.
Does Leah Purcell have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Leah Purcell's upcoming work includes: Zac Power (2027).
Leah Purcell
1970-08-14 · Murgon, Queensland, Australia
Leah Purcell has built a long career as an Australian actress known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. 'The Proposition' is the most-watched work of the career, as Queenie. Viewers may also know her from 'Wentworth'. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television.