Wendy Hughes
July 29, 1952 · 73 years old
Wendy Hughes (29 July 1952 – 8 March 2014) was an Australian actress known for her work in theatre, film and television. Hughes was an award-winning actress. Her career spanned more than forty years and established her reputation as one of Australia's finest and most prolific actors. Her biggest rol…
Known For
7 titles
Paradise Road
A group of women who are imprisoned on the island of Sumatra by the Japanese during World War II use music to relieve their misery.
The Man Who Sued God
An ex lawyer now fisherman sees his fishing boat sunk by a lightning. His insurance company claims "Act of God". Sue the insurance company or God/churches?
My Brilliant Career
A proud young woman in early 20th century Australia must choose between marriage and independence.
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
In 1958 California, a teenage girl goes to work as a prostitute in a high-class brothel after the death of her father.
Careful, He Might Hear You
His mother dead, PS lives in Sydney with working-class Aunt Lila and Uncle George. When he's six or eight, his posh Aunt Vanessa descends from England. Named a co-guardian by PS's feckless, absent father, she asserts her rights an...
A Dangerous Summer
When a crummy hotel burns down in Australia, the American co-owner tries to find out whether or not the fire was deliberately set or just an accident.
Salvation
Barry, an aging scholar and artist becomes involved with Irina, a Russian immigrant and prostitute.