Anne Tenney (born 1954) is an Australian film, television and theatre actress, perhaps best known for her roles as Melissa "Molly" Jones in the television drama A Country Practice, Liz Taylor in Always Greener, and as Sal Kerrigan opposite Michael Caton in the major hit film The Castle.

Tenney started her career in guest roles in several Australian drama series, before joining the cast of A Country Practice in 1981. She left the show in 1985.

She was then to have roles in Police Rescue, Brides of Christ, E Street, Water Rats, Always Greener, All Saints, headLand and Packed to the Rafters,

On 16 September 2024, Tenney was named as part of the cast for Paramount+ series Playing Gracie Darling.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleType
1987Australian SummerRole unknownShort film
1989Luigi's LadiesJaneFeature film
1996Dead HeartSarahFeature film
1997The CastleSal KerriganFeature film
2003SubteranoElaineFeature film
2013SpitMumShort film
2013The GiftGraceShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleType
1979SkywaysGuest role: EileenTV series, 1 episode
1980TimelapseGuest roleTV series, 1 episode
1980Australian Theatre Festival: The DepartmentRole unknownTeleplay
1981BellamyGuest role: EileenTV series, episode 11: "A Matter of Upbringing"
1981-1985A Country PracticeRegular role: Molly Jones/Melissa 'Molly' JonesTV series, 299 episodes
1985Flight Into HellRegular role: Kate WebberTV miniseries, 2 episodes
1987TakeoverHilda OppenheimerTV movie
1988Fragments of War: The Story of Damien ParerMarie ParerTV movie
1989Fresh StartGuest role: LindaTV series, 1 episode
1990Elly & JoolsRegular role: Anna TravellerTV series, 12 episodes
1990E StreetRecurring role: Dr. Susan FranklinTV series, 6 episodes
1991Police RescueGuest role: Katie McCarthyTV series, 1 episode 9:"One for Dad"
1991Brides of ChristGuest role: Liz HeffernanTV miniseries, 1 episode
1994Escape from JupiterRegular role: HelenTV series, 13 episodes
1995FireRecurring role: Anne RisdaleTV series, 5 episodes
1995The Feds: AbductionSuzi PlummerTVovie series, 1 episode
1995-1996G.P.Recurring guest role: Jenny KingTV series, 3 episodes
1997Big SkyGuest role: Gillian MastersTV series, 1 episode
1997-1999Water RatsRecurring role: Gail HawkerTV series, 5 episodes
1998Murder CallGuest role: Nerida HertzbergTV series, 1 episode
2001-2003Always GreenerRegular role: Liz TaylorTV series, 50 episodes
2005All SaintsRecurring guest role: Trish TurnerTV series, 3 episodes
2005-2006HeadlandRegular role: Kerry LewisTV series, 13 episodes
2013CliffyEuniceTV movie
2017Drop Dead WeirdGuest role: Arminta FogleTV series, 1 episode
2019Drop Dead WeirdGuest role: Mrs. O'SheaTV series, 1 episode
2021Back to the RaftersGuest role: CharmaineTV series, 1 episode
2022Underbelly: Vanishing ActRegular role: Barbara GrimleyTV Miniseries, 2 episodes
2023RFDSGuest role: TessTV series, 1 episode
2025Playing Gracie DarlingMoira DarlingTV series: 6 episodes

Television guest appearances (as herself)

YearTitleRoleType
2001Good Morning AustraliaGuestTV series, 1 episode
2006TV Turns 50: The Events That Stopped a NationGuest (with A Country Practice cast: Lorrae Desmond, Brian Wenzel, Joan Sydney, Shane Porteous, Josephine Mitchell, Joyce Jacobs & Emily Nichol)TV Special
2010Today TonightGuest (A Country Practice location tour)TV series, 1 episode
2015Studio 10GuestTV series, 1 episode
2016Studio 10Guest (with Noel Hodda)TV series, 1 episode
2018The Morning ShowGuestTV series, 1 episode

Awards

In 1985, Tenney won the 'Most Popular Lead Actress' award at the Logies for her role as Melissa 'Molly Jones' in A Country Practice. Tenney went on to win 'NSW Most Popular Female' and 'Most Popular Australian Actress' in 1986 for the same role.

Personal life

Tenney grew up in Sydney, Australia, graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1979. She is married to actor Shane Withington, who played her on screen husband Brenden Jones on A Country Practice.

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