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Claudia Karvan OAM (born 19 May 1972) is an Australian actress and producer. As a child actor, she first appeared in the film Molly (1983) and followed with an adolescent role in High Tide (1987). She portrayed a teacher in The Heartbreak Kid (1993) – the film was spun off into a TV series, Heartbreak High (1994–1999), with her character ...
Claudia Karvan is one of Australia's most recognized actresses, having achieved popular success and critical acclaim through her work in film and television. She is best known for her roles in Dating the Enemy, The Secret Life of Us, Love My Way and Bump.
- January 1, 1
- 1.66 m
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- 'I Hereby Disinherit and Disown'
- A Pragmatic 'Wild Child'
- A Special Relationship
- 'Can You Use This in Your TV Show?'
- Karvan's Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self
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Karvan's relationship with her biological father was difficult from the start. Her mother Gabrielle fell pregnant to him as they were splitting up ("I'm the mercy f***," she jokes) and by the time Gabrielle realised she was pregnant she was already in a relationship with Arthur Karvan. Her mother changed her and older brother Rupert's surname to Ka...
People react in different ways to a turbulent childhood. Some replicate it in their adult lives while others, like Karvan, seek stability and order. "I've always been amazed by the person that she is, really, given the chaos around her," says fellow actor Justine Clarke, who has known Karvan since they were children and shared a flat with her when ...
Karvan laughs easily and often, and appears to wear her troubles lightly. "My mum said I was just born with a happy disposition and just connected with people very quickly, very easily," she says. She jokes about how as a young child she would follow cleaners into the boarding houses along Victoria Road where the nightclub was and hang out with "th...
There's no question that aspects of Karvan's family situation have been challenging and she has taken on heavy responsibilities for both siblings and parents. But managing a turbulent family life might not be the worst preparation for navigating the vagaries and insecurities of celebrity from an early age. Her role opposite Judy Davis in the 1987 m...
Karvan turned 50 last year and has spent 40 of those years as a professional actor. Remarkably, her star has never burnt brighter. She's receiving glowing reviews for her return to the stage and Bump, the television series she co-created, co-produces and stars in, has been commissioned for a new season. Since becoming a TV producer in her early 30s...
The actor and producer shares how she coped with her unconventional upbringing in Kings Cross, her estranged biological father and her mental health struggles. She also reveals how she mines her past for her work on screen.
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Learn about the life and career of Claudia Karvan, one of Australia's most recognized actresses, producer and director. Find out her filmography, awards, trivia, family and quotes.
- May 19, 1972
Co-produced by and starring Claudia Karvan, the series reunites her with long-term collaborator John Edwards, who made Karvan’s much-loved series Love My Way and The Secret Life of Us.
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Jul 25, 2017 · An interview with the Australian actor Claudia Karvan, who has appeared in over 30 films and TV shows across four decades of Australian screen culture. Learn about her early roles, her collaborations with women directors, and her awards and achievements.
Mar 30, 2023 · Claudia Karvan is a 50-year-old actor and producer who has starred in films, TV shows and stage plays since her childhood. She talks about her chaotic family life, her mental health issues and her relationship with her father in this candid interview.
