Danielle Cormack

Short Biography

Danielle Cormack is an award-winning actress who has an extensive career in film, theatre and television. After a vast career in New Zealand, she quickly came to prominence in Australia with her powerhouse performances in television series: Wentworth Prison (2013), Rake (2010) and Underbelly (2008): Razor. Other television credits include Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), East West 101 (2007), Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012), The Cult (2009), Rude Awakenings (2007), City Homicide (2007) and The Strip (2008). Danielle's many film credits include Separation City (2009), starring alongside Joel Edgerton, which garnered her a nomination for Best Actress at the NZ Film Awards; Topless Women Talk About Their Lives (1997), for which she won Best Actress at the NZ Film Awards; and Siam Sunset (1999), for which she received an award for Best Actress at the Fantasporto International Film Festival. Danielle's work within the industry has also lead to further recognition across prestigious Television and Film award shows, most recently including: Winner: Most Outstanding Actress at the 2015 TV WEEK Logie Awards; Winner: Most Outstanding Performance by a Female - Actress at the 2015 ASTRA Awards; Nominee for Best Actress at the 2015 AACTA Awards as well as Nominee for Best Actress at the 2014 Monte Carlo Television Festival. Danielle continues to work for prominent theatre companies, including Melbourne Theatre Company and Sydney Theatre Company, where she led the world premiere of "Boys will be Boys" to critical acclaim. Danielle is a mother of two and a proud ambassador for charity organizations, Shine & Childfund, NZ & Australia.