Sally-Anne Upton is a British–Australian stage, film and television actress.[1][2] Upton is known for her roles in Bring Her Back,[3] Neighbours, and as Lucy Gambaro in prison drama Wentworth.

Personal life

Upton has served on the committee of the Victorian Actors Benevolent Trust (VABT), and is also an ambassador for WomenCan. Upton is a registered civil marriage celebrant and registered nurse, and has served as a unit nurse on the television soap Neighbours.[4][5][2]

Career

In 2016, Upton was announced in the returning cast for the upcoming fourth season of the prison drama Wentworth.[6] Upton appeared in the fifth season of the series and her character Lucy would ultimately lose her tongue as it was cut out by Joan Ferguson, Upton has said that particular scene took seven hours to shoot.[7]

In 2019, Upton would appear in a recurring capacity on the soap Neighbours as the character of Vera Punt and has made on and off appearances in the show for the following years.[8] In 2022, Upton would appear in ABC drama Savage River.[9]

In 2024, Upton was announced as part of the cast for the film Bring Her Back (2025), directed and written by Danny and Michael Philippou.[10]

In 2025, Upton was announced as lead for the Heath Ledger Theatre Christmas play Carol.[11] On 6 December 2025, Upton was nominated for an AACTA Award for her role in Bring Her Back.[12]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2019-2025NeighboursVera PuntRecurring[8]
2023Aunty Donna's Coffee CafeSally-Anne4 episodes[13]
Crazy Fun ParkDawn2 episodes[5]
2022FiskBetty1 episode
Savage RiverDale O'Neill6 episodes
2017-21SuperwogCharlene2 episodes
2018-20How to Stay MarriedLeonie2 episodes
2019Aunty Donna: Glenridge Secondary CollegePrincipal1 episode
2018LegendsMrs Knee4 episodes
2015-2018WentworthLucy Gambaro32 episodes
2017True Story w/ Hamish and AndyMarg1 episode
House HusbandsSuzy1 episode
2016Under The Milky WayRose4 episodes
2015Fresh Blood; Pilot SeasonPatsy1 episode
Sammy J & RandySmilté1 episode
2013Miss Fisher's Murder MysteriesSister Dominicia1 episode
It's a DateBrenda1 episode
2011Winners & LosersLyn1 episode
2008Bogan PrideBerenice Craig6 episodes
2007The LibrariansSister Gregory3 episodes
2001StingersPatient1 episode
1994-98Blue HeelersSheryl / Rita2 episodes
1998Good Guys Bad GuysBiff1 episode
1997The RipperBartenderTV movie
1996The Genie from Down UnderHairdresser1 episode
The Dame Was LoadedMegVideo game
1995The Feds: SuspectNeighbourTV movie
1994Law of the LandBeryl1 episode
The Damnation of Harvey McHughEdwina1 episode
1993StarkBarmaid1 episode
SnowyCook1 episode
1992-93BinglesDeidre23 episodes
1993PhoenixWoman1 episode
1992Boys from the BushNestie1 episode
1991Col'n CarpenterPolicewoman1 episode
1990SkirtsJenny Kruger14 episodes

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2025The KinkTBAFilm[14]
2025Bring Her BackWendyFilm[10]
2020The Very Excellent Mr. DundeeLuke's MumFilm
2013Lake BreezeMrs EdenShort
2010I Love You TooTrish
2006WilGod
2003Take AwayInnkeeper
2000MuggersCafeteria Assistant
1995Angel BabyClubhouse Client
1990AyaPushy Woman

References

  1. ^ "Sally-Anne Upton". app.showcast.com.au. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  2. ^ "Sally-Anne Upton reveals the stories behind some of her favourites". realestate.com.au. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  3. ^ Venugopal, Arun (2024-08-04). "A24's New Horror Film "Bring Her Back" by Danny & Michael Philippou Wraps Filming". Maxblizz. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  4. ^ "About". Sally-Anne Upton. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  5. ^ Pobjie, Ben (2022-12-28). "'They look at me bamboozled': Aussie actor's message for fame-seekers". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  6. ^ Knox, David (2016-03-29). "Returning: Wentworth". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  7. ^ Adams, Cameron (10 May 2017). "Wentworths TV grusome moment". news.com.au. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  8. ^ "Fan favourite Neighbours star responds to surprise opening titles change". Digital Spy. 2025-04-21. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  9. ^ Knox, David (2022-08-08). "Airdate: Savage River". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  10. ^ Slatter, Sean (2024-05-28). "Sally-Anne Upton, Stephen Phillips confirmed for Danny and Michael Philippou's 'Bring Her Back'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  11. ^ "Witty comedy also brings huge drama and pathos". The West Australian. 2025-10-24. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
  12. ^ Knox, David (2025-12-06). "AACTA Awards 2026: nominees | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  13. ^ Knox, David (2023-03-15). "Airdate: Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  14. ^ "THE KINK". Greek Film Festival 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-05.