Annie Maynard
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Annie Maynard | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Television | Upper Middle Bogan Dead Lucky Playing for Keeps Colin from Accounts |
| Children | 1 |
Annie Maynard is an Australian actress. She is best known for her starring role in the ABC comedy series Upper Middle Bogan as Bess Denyar.
Upper Middle Bogan began screening on ABC on 15 August 2013 with Maynard reprising her role across all three seasons. Maynard subsequently filmed the Australian drama television series Playing for Keeps.
Early life
Born in Adelaide, Maynard did two years at Flinders University Drama Centre.
In 2002, Maynard was accepted to the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and graduated in 2004.
Career
Maynard has amassed a number of credits across various Australian television series including Love Child, A Moody Christmas, Rake 3, Puberty Blues, Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo, Spirited 2, Tricky Business, Dead Lucky, Upper Middle Bogan and All Saints.
In 2024, Maynard appeared in the comedy series Colin from Accounts.
On 17 September 2024, Maynard was named as part of the cast for Paramount+ series Playing Gracie Darling, and on 15 January 2025 the series had entered production.
On 12 November 2025, Maynard was announced as part of the cast for Stan series Dear Life.
Maynard is the pre‑recorded inflight announcement voice used on Virgin Australia aircraft, including safety and cabin messages.
Personal life
Maynard has one child, a son, born in 2014.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | All Saints | Misty Browne | Episode: "A Lonely Road" | |
| 2011 | Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo | Annie Woodham | 2 episodes | |
| Spirited | Jennifer | 5 episodes | ||
| 2012 | Tricky Business | Simone Woodward | 2 episodes | |
| 2012–14 | Puberty Blues | Annie | 7 episodes | |
| 2012 | A Moody Christmas | Irene | 2 episodes | |
| 2013–16 | Upper Middle Bogan | Bess Denyar | 24 episodes | |
| 2014 | Rake | Female Prosecutor | 1 episode | |
| 2017 | Love Child | Liza | 1 episode | |
| 2018–19 | Playing for Keeps | Maddy Cochrane | 16 episodes | |
| 2018 | Dead Lucky | Penny Weir | 4 episodes | |
| 2019 | Show Me the Movie! | Herself (panel guest) | 28 February episode | |
| Celebrity Name Game | Herself (contestant) | 3 episodes | ||
| 2020 | Black Comedy | Guest Cast | 3 episodes | |
| Love in Lockdown | Clara | 2 episodes | ||
| Drunk History Australia | Sergeant S McMurray | Episode: "The Dismissal of Gough Whitlam/Emu Wars" | ||
| 2021 | Amazing Grace | Bree | 1 episode | |
| Preppers | Gwynn | Episode: "Skeletons" | ||
| 2022 | Grey Nomads | Emily Rouche | 6 episodes | |
| Would I Lie to You? | Herself (contestant) | 18 April episode | ||
| Summer Love | Alex | Episode: "Hannah & Alex" | ||
| 2022–26 | Colin From Accounts | Yvette | 6 episodes | |
| 2023 | Wellmania | Nicole Sarkis | Episode: "Life and Death" | |
| Utopia | Voice | 3 episodes | ||
| 2024 | Heartbreak High | Judith | Episode: "The Feelings Pit" | |
| 2025 | Good Cop/Bad Cop | Mrs. Branch | Episode: "Mr. Popular" | |
| Strife | Bronwyn | Episode: "Sometimes Always" | ||
| Have You Been Paying Attention? | Herself (panel guest) | 4 August episode | ||
| Playing Gracie Darling | Anita | 5 episodes | ||
| Return to Paradise | Lena Shaw | Episode: "Chapter One: Murder" | ||
| NCIS: Sydney | Janelle | Episode: "Van Life" | ||
| Sunny Nights | Gloria | Episode: "A Journey Down the Uncertain Road of Yes" | ||
| 2026 | Dear Life | Kelly Schneider | 5 episodes | |
| Caper Crew | Katie Katinkatonk | 9 episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Shoe Whisperer | Perfect Girl | Short film |
| 2015 | Super Awesome! | Deb Fox | |
| 2018 | Disco Dykes | Sal | Short film |
| 2026 | Proof of Love | Shirley | Short film |
References
- ↑ "Bogan star 'expresses herself'". NewsComAu. 15 October 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ↑ "Annie Maynard - Creative Representation". Creative Representation. Archived from the original on 19 April 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ↑ Laidlaw, Kyle (29 May 2024). "Stars attend Sydney event for season 2 world premiere of COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ↑ Brzeski, Patrick (18 September 2024). "Paramount+ Greenlights Australian Thriller Series 'Playing Gracie Darling'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ↑ Laidlaw, Kyle (14 January 2025). "New Australian Mystery Drama 'Playing Gracie Darling' Starts Filming for Paramount+". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ↑ Gannon, Eamon (11 November 2025). "Led by Brooke Satchwell, the compelling and heartfelt Stan original Dear Life premieres New Year's Day". Stan. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ ""Don't vape in the toilets": Which Colin from Accounts star is the voice of Virgin Australia? | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ "Bogan star 'expresses herself'". NewsComAu. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ↑ Knox, David (26 March 2011). "Airdate: Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo | TV Tonight". TVtonight.com.au.
- ↑ Knox, David (19 May 2011). "Returning: Spirited | TV Tonight". TVtonight.com.au.
- ↑ Knox, David (22 March 2016). "Filming underway on Upper Middle Bogan 3 | TV Tonight". TVtonight.com.au.
- ↑ Knox, David (6 September 2018). "Airdate: Playing for Keeps | TV Tonight". TVtonight.com.au.
- ↑ Knox, David (20 August 2017). "Rachel Griffiths leads new SBS drama Dead Lucky | TV Tonight". TVtonight.com.au.
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