Simone Buchanan

Biography

Simone Buchanan (born 11 March 1968) is an Australian film and television actress, and television director. She is best known for her television roles as Debbie Kelly in Australia's most successful and longest running sitcom Hey Dad...! Simone Buchanan went on to star alongside Deborah Lee Furness in internationally acclaimed feature film Shame. Simone has also starred in many television dramas including Neighbours, McLeod's Daughters, Blue Heelers, Water Rats, All Saints, Pacific Drive, A Country Practice, Sons and Daughters and Upper Middle Bogan. Her film credits include: Forced Entry, Push, High Country, Doctors and Nurses , My Brilliant Career, Patrick alongside Rachel Griffiths and Charles Dance and most recently Boar starring alongside Huge Sheridan and John Jarratt. She has been married to Brett Smith since April 5, 2008. They have two children.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Patrick (2013) — Patrick's Mother
2. Boar (2018) — Debbie
3. Girl at the Window (2022) — Christina Ellis
4. My Brilliant Career (1979) — Mary Anne
5. The Possessed (2021) — Carissa
6. McLeod's Daughters (2001) — Amy Tanaka
7. Neighbours (1985)
8. Shame (1988) — Lizzie Curtis
9. Upper Middle Bogan (2013) — Kirby
10. Blue Heelers (1993)
11. All Saints (1998) — Mitchie Bell
12. Water Rats (1996) — Jenny Spiro
13. Run Chrissie Run! (1986) — Cathy
14. Pacific Drive (1996) — Laura Harris
15. Secret Valley (1982) — Simone
16. Mystery at Castle House (1982) — Kate
17. Hey Dad..! (1987) — Debbie Kelly
18. Run Rebecca, Run! (1981) — Rebecca
19. A Good Thing Going (1978) — Cathy Harris
20. Runaway Island (1984) — Jemma McLeod
21. Carson's Law (1983) — Melanie Creswell
22. High Country (1984) — Debbie Lomax
23. Platypus Cove (1986) — Jenny Nelson
24. Doctors & Nurses (1981) — Jane Gilmour
25. End of Town (2006) — Mother
26. R.F.D.S. (1993) — Rebecca Owens