Krew Boylan is an Australian actress. Boylan has appeared in different television programmes in her career, while she has appeared in many theatre productions. After initially filming only guest roles in ongoing series, Boylan secured a regular role in Seven Network's period drama series, Wild Boys. In 2010, Boylan portrayed the character of Mel in horror movie Primal. That year, the media dubbed her one of Australia's fastest rising stars.

Career

Boylan and director Matthew Moore at the premiere of The Hunter (2011)

In 2006 Boylan was starring in the theatre production of The Sisters Project and featured her own player interval. In 2009, Boylan starred as a lead in the high-profile theatre production, Bliss. Boylan played Oracle, the director Shannon Murphy stated that character was so central that the audiences were "actually watching the production through her mind."

In early 2010 The Daily Telegraph said that Boylan was the latest up and coming "it" actress from Australia. Boylan was then nominated for one of Cosmopolitan's "Fun, Fearless Female Woman Of The Year" awards. Boylan then started working on a production with Polly Stenham, titled Tusk Tusk. Cate Blanchett had personally chosen Boylan to appear in the production. She also continued with her career in theatre in the production of That Face, working with Maeve Dermody. Boylan also had a main role in Josh Reed's horror film Primal. Boylan played the character of Mel, a character who turns into a cannibal. Matthew Leyland of Total Film said that Boylan "downsized the fear factor" due to her appearance in the film, but added she approached the role well.

Boylan at Tropfest 2012

In 2011, it was announced that Boylan would star in Seven Network's period drama series, Wild Boys, as Ruby Rutherford. Boylan also made a parody music video titled "DUI Let's Get High". Alongside singer Priscilla Bonnet, they parodied two Hollywood actresses who drink and drive to become famous. The video was inspired by the personal issues actress Lindsay Lohan faced and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton promoted the video. It subsequently began to circulate on the film festival circuit and received a nomination at the 2011 LA Comedy Awards. In 2012, Boylan filmed for the role of Mary in the ABC television move Cliffy.

Boylan was cast as Schapelle Corby in the Nine Network's new telemovie, Schapelle, which aired in February 2014. Her role required her to undergo a drastic makeover. Boylan portrayed singer Lynne Randell in the 2016 miniseries Molly.

In 2022 Boylan appeared in Gracie Otto's film Seriously Red.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002PancakesZoeShort
2007The ChoirGirlShort
The ChoirVideo
2008Let's TalkMumShort
FourDianaShort
2009InvasionLaraShort
Dream the LifeMelShort
Dead BoringDawnShort
2010PrimalMelMain role
2011MonkeysGirlfriendShort
Shelling PeasMichelleShort
The Office MugJillShort
Fully FamousRacquelShort
AttachedAbbieShort
2012The Mind JobIzzyShort
2014BrawlShort
2015Super Awesome!Tiffany Cooper
2018Desert DashSherryShort
2019Martha the MonsterTrash Monster (voice)Short film
2021SharkBridesmaidShort
2022Seriously RedRaylene “Red” - Dolly Parton impersonator -title roleFeature film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004All SaintsJenny FlindersGuest role
2005All SaintsLeigh SandsGuest role
2007McLeod's DaughtersAvaGuest role
2008All SaintsSimone CollieGuest role
2009Rescue: Special OpsGretaGuest role
2009–2011DirtgirlworldGrubbyMain role
2011At Home With JuliaCheckout ChickGuest role
2011Wild BoysRuby RutherfordRegular role
2013CliffyMaryTV movie
2013–2018A Place to Call HomeAmy PolsonRecurring role
2014SchapelleSchapelle CorbyMain role
2016MollyLynne RandellMiniseries: 2 episodes
2018SandoSusie SandringhamTV series: 6 episodes
2022The Secrets She KeepsKarenTV series: 4 episodes
2023Mother and SonSimoneTV series; 1 episode
2023-24Paper Dolls (TV series)CamilleTV series: 2 episodes

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