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Jennifer Cecily Ward-Lealand CNZM (born 8 November 1962) is a New Zealand theatre and film actor, director, teacher and intimacy coordinator. She has worked for 40 years, appearing in over 120 theatre performances: Greek, Shakespeare, drama, comedy, devised, and musical theatre.
Jennifer Ward-Lealand is a New Zealand actress, writer, director and intimacy coordinator with over 40 years of experience in theatre, film and TV. She has won awards, received honours and appeared in many shows, including Vermilion, My Life Is Murder and The Brokenwood Mysteries.
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Since training at Auckland’s influential Theatre Corporate, New Zealand actor Jennifer Ward-Lealand has worked extensively in theatre, film and television for over 40 years. She has excelled in both dramatic and comedic roles, as well as numerous roles in musical theatre and cabaret.
Jennifer Ward-Lealand is a New Zealand actress, director and theatre leader with over 40 years of experience. She is a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, a Woman of Influence and the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2020.
Watch Jennifer Ward-Lealand talk about her long and diverse acting career, from child star to theatre legend. She shares stories about her roles in Close to Home, Seekers, Desperate Remedies, Full Frontal, Hercules and more.
Jennifer Ward-Lealand: the aroha that pushed one of our greatest actors in a new direction. How the NZ icon reinvented herself as a singer and a te reo advocate. Discover her journey on Stuff.co.nz.
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Essential Films. 1993| Acting coach to Melanie Lynskey in Heavenly Creatures. Wingnut Films. 1992| Dorothea Brook in Desperate Remedies. Directors: Peter Wells and Stuart Main. James Wallace Productions (Official Selection in Cannes Film Festival 1993) Click here to see the reviews. 1991| Mireille/Sarah in The Footstep Man. Director: Leon Narbey.
