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Geneviève Lemon, actor
Actor

Geneviève Lemon: Movies & Box Office

films
16
on screen
1989–2023
box office
$1.73M
average score
77
Born
January 1, 1959 (age 67)
Birthplace
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Full name
Patricia
Citizenship
Australia
Occupations
Actress, Singer
Years active
1982-present
Spouses
Colin Wilson
Children
1
Known for

The Best Geneviève Lemon Movies

The highest-rated films Geneviève Lemon is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Acute Misfortune (2020) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Geneviève Lemon's Career in Numbers

Geneviève Lemon's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Geneviève Lemon works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Sweetie (1989) to The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race (2023), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Geneviève Lemon Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 1
  2. 1990s 1
  3. 2000s 4
  4. 2010s 4
  5. 2020s 6

The 2020s were Geneviève Lemon's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Geneviève Lemon Movies by Genre

  • Drama 9
  • Crime 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Family 1
  • Mystery 1
  • Biography 1

Drama is the genre Geneviève Lemon has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of crime (2).

Geneviève Lemon Career Milestones

First film
Sweetie 1989
Biggest box office hit
Sweetie $939K worldwide
Best-rated film
Acute Misfortune Movie Echo Score 90
16 credits

Geneviève Lemon Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Geneviève Lemon is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 77. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Geneviève Lemon?

Geneviève Lemon was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1989, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Genevieve Lemon (born 1959) is an Australian actress and singer known for her appearances in several Australian TV series and international films. Her frequent collaborations with Jane Campion have been quite well-received, with films such as the Academy Award-winning The Piano (1993) and The Power of the Dog (2021) earning her a Satellite Award and a Critic's Choice Awards nomination. Also known for her roles in soap operas like The Young Doctors, Prisoner, and Neighbours, Lemon's career also entwines with numerous musical and stage productions. The 2008 original Australian stage production of Billy Elliot the Musical even saw her winning the Helpmann Award for Best Leading Actress. Born at the Crown Street Women's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales in 1959 to film editor Anthony Cripps Lemon and actress Patricia Mary O'Donnell, she spent her early years involved with amateur theatre company 'The Rock Players' before attending the University of New South Wales, graduating in 1982. Her professional career started in the same year, starring in soap operas, musicals, stage productions, and films. She won several awards for her numerous performances, including a nomination at the AACTA Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Sweetie. Pivotal TV roles including The Flying Doctors, G.P., and Neighbours, with stage performances in critically acclaimed productions including Summer Rain, The Venetian Twins, and The Girl Who Saved Everything. Including numerous recognitions and awards, she continues performing in both stage and screen with her recent work included in Jane Campion's project The Power of the Dog and recurring roles in series like Eden and The Tourist.

Works with

Who Geneviève Lemon Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Geneviève Lemon shares the most films with. Jane Campion comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Thomas M. Wright (3).

FAQ

Geneviève Lemon: Questions & Answers

How many movies Geneviève Lemon has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Geneviève Lemon been in?

Geneviève Lemon is credited on 16 films, from 1989 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Geneviève Lemon's highest-grossing movie?

Sweetie (1989) is Geneviève Lemon's biggest box office hit, with $939K worldwide, ahead of To Each His Own Cinema (2007) ($404K). Across every film with box office figures, Geneviève Lemon's movies have made $1.73M.

Geneviève Lemon's biggest hits

What is the best Geneviève Lemon movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Geneviève Lemon's best-rated film is Acute Misfortune (2020) with a score of 90, followed by Acute Misfortune (2018) (82).

Best Geneviève Lemon movies, ranked

How old is Geneviève Lemon?

Geneviève Lemon is 67 years old, born on January 1, 1959 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

What is Geneviève Lemon's newest movie?

The most recent film on Geneviève Lemon's filmography is The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race (2023), in the role of Barb.

Who does Geneviève Lemon work with most often?

Geneviève Lemon shares the most films with Jane Campion (4 films), Thomas M. Wright (3 films) and Max Cullen (2 films).

The Best Geneviève Lemon Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.

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