Jane Hall is an Australian actress, comedian, writer and presenter. She is best known for playing Rebecca Napier on the soap opera Neighbours.
Jane Hall | |
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| Born | 20 January 1971 Hamilton, Victoria, Australia |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse | Vince Colosimo (1996–2007) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editBorn in Hamilton, Victoria, Hall grew up in the Dandenong Ranges. She attended Tecoma Primary School, Belgrave South Primary School[1] and Upwey High School. Hall studied drama at MBCTA Youth Theatre and at high school she appeared in high school productions.[2]
Career
editA child actress, Hall began her acting career in 1985, with a guest role in the television series The Henderson Kids.[3] She performed in school productions at Belgrave South Primary School[1] and also appeared in amateur High School productions.
In 1989, Hall played Rebecca Fisher in the television soap opera Home and Away.[4] Hall reached large audiences through her long running role in situation comedy series All Together Now, which also starred Jon English, Rebecca Gibney and Steven Jacobs. Hall played Anna Sumner, a twin who finds out her real father is a 1970s rock star living in the past. The program focused on the comedy situations in dealing with this discovery and her father's eccentric personality. Hall previously regularly filled in for Kate Langbroek on Nova 100's breakfast show Hughesy, Kate & Dave, while Langbroek was on maternity leave. [citation needed].
In mid-2007 Hall joined Neighbours on Network Ten, playing Rebecca Napier. On 10 October 2010 it was announced that Hall had resigned and she left in 2011. Of her departure, Hall said "I've decided it's time to say 'au revoir' to Erinsborough. It's sad to be leaving… but I'm looking forward to the future and new and exciting acting adventures."[5] In October 2013 it was announced that Hall would be reprising the role of Rebecca on Neighbours for a four-week guest stint. Filming took place in November 2013 and aired in Australia in February 2014, and March 2014 in the UK. .[6] In August 2019 it was announced that Hall would once again reprise her role of Rebecca for a guest stint later in the year.
In January 2012, it was announced that she would be presenting Chrissie & Jane on Mix 1011 with Chrissie Swan and Jamie Row.
In August 2012, Hall replaced Yumi Stynes co-hosting the 3PM Pick-Up on Mix 1011 with Chrissie Swan. After Swan was axed, it was announced that Hall would take over the breakfast radio show Matt & Jane with Matt Tilley on the rebranded KIIS 101.1[7]
In October 2015, Hall announced that she would leave KIIS 101.1 at the end of the year to return to acting.[8]
In 2019 Hall joined the cast of local prison drama Wentworth where she played General Manager Ann Reynolds. Hall was one of four legacy characters that were part of Wentworth's final season. Ann Reynolds was originally in Prisoner played by the late Gerda Nicolson. Hall put her career to be a midwife on hold to be a part of Wentworth.[9]
In 2023 Hall appeared in Foxtel travel series Luxury Escapes, where she and Miguel Maestre travelled to Dubai.[10] Hall returned for series 2.[11]
In 2024, Hall joined Chrissie Swan for Swan's new podcast series as a recurring guest, reuniting with Swan after several years. The two during the podcast spoke on a matter of topics .[12]
On 22 August, Hall was named for the short film For My Mother which would release in 2025.[13]
Personal life
editHall has a daughter, Lucia, with her former husband, Australian actor Vince Colosimo, whom she met on the set of A Country Practice. Hall moved out of the couple's former home in Northcote, Victoria in January 2007.[14]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Four Minute Mile | Sue Landy | TV movie |
| 1997 | Kangaroo Palace | Sue | TV movie |
| 1997 | One Way Ticket | Kate Stark | TV movie |
| 1998 | Dead Letter Office | Heather | Feature film |
| 1999 | The Craic | Alice | Feature film |
| 1999 | Witch Hunt | Reporter No 1 | TV movie |
| 2000 | Rip Girls | Arlene | Feature film |
| 2001 | Finding Home | Gina | TV movie |
| 2002 | The Nugget | Lucy | Feature film |
| 2003 | Code 11-14 | FA Allison Wilson | TV movie |
| 2005 | Life | Rachel Cardamone | TV movie |
| 2007 | Razzle Dazzle: A Journey Into Dance | Miss Elizabeth | Feature film |
| 2025 | For My Mother | Mother | Short film |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Fantasy Island | Liz Blake (age 5) | TV series, episode: "Elizabeth's Baby / The Artist and the Lady" | |
| 1985 | The Henderson Kids | Regina Powell (recurring role) | TV series | |
| 1986 | Prime Time | Sandy Lockhart | TV series | |
| 1988 | House Rules | Pepe | TV series | |
| 1989 | Home and Away | Rebecca Fisher (recurring role) | TV series | |
| 1991–1993 | All Together Now | Anna Summers (main cast) | TV series | |
| 1994 | A Country Practice | Jess Morrision | TV series, 30 episodes | |
| Blue Heelers | Ms Haley | TV series, episode: "Domino Effect" | ||
| 1997 | Good Guys, Bad Guys | Allie Andrews | TV series, 1 episode | |
| Get a Life | Sophie | TV series | ||
| 1999 | Crash Zone | Kim Clark | TV series, 1 episode | |
| Halifax f.p. | Linda Ellis | TV series, 1 episode | ||
| High Flyers | Caz | TV series, 26 episodes | ||
| 2001 | Blue Heelers | Penny Beck | TV series, episode: "Who Can You Trust?" | |
| 2002 | Something in the Air | Janine Baker | TV series, 2 episodes | |
| Shock Jock | Megan | TV series, 1 episode | ||
| The Secret Life of Us | Vivienne | TV series, 1 episode | ||
| Short Cuts | PC Demmier | TV series, 2 episodes | ||
| Marshall Law | Prue Stanley | TV series, 2 episodes | ||
| 2005 | Let Loose Live | Various | TV series, 2 episodes | |
| 2007 | The Starter Wife | Sharon | TV series, 3 episodes | |
| 2007–2011, 2014, 2019 | Neighbours | Rebecca Napier (main cast) | TV series | |
| 2012 | House Husbands | Sarah | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 2017 | Newton's Law | Jackie Russo | TV series, 8 episodes | |
| True Story with Hamish & Andy | Flight Attendant | TV series, 1 episode | ||
| Sisters | Natasha Crane | TV series, 1 episode | ||
| 2020 | Halifax: Retribution | News Anchor | TV series, 1 episode | [15] |
| 2020–2021 | Wentworth | Ann Reynolds | TV series, 18 episodes | |
| 2021 | Frayed | Sandy McIntyre | TV series, 5 episodes | |
| 2021, 2023 | Bluey | Rusty's Mum (voice) | TV series, 2 episodes | [16] |
| 2024 | Apples Never Fall | Debbie Christos | TV series; 3 episodes |
Self appearances / podcasts
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024- | The Chrissie Cast | Self | Podcast series (regular guest) |
| 2023-present | Luxury Escapes | Self | TV series: 2 episodes |
| 2022 | This Is Your Life: Rebecca Gibney | Self | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2021 | Wentworth Unlocked | Self | TV special |
| 2020 | Wentworth: Behind the Bars 2 | Self | TV special |
| 2019–2020 | Escape from the City | Narrator/ host | TV series |
References
edit- ^ a b "Glory Days – Memories of Belgrave South Primary School and its community", by Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society, 2011
- ^ Jane Hall relies on her neighbours for babysitting « Aussie Bub Blog Archived 10 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Aussiebubblog.wordpress.com (27 July 2007). Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ^ "Australian Television: The Henderson Kids". Australian Television Information Archive. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
- ^ Shelley, Garry (1 April 1989). "Kiss & Tell!". TV Week. p. 21.
- ^ Knox, David (11 October 2010). "Jane Hall quits Neighbours :TV Tonight". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
- ^ "TenPlay: Jane Hall returns to Neighbours". Tenplay.com. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ Wilson, Kim (6 December 2014). "Jane Hall on being anointed as the star of Melbourne's airwaves over her co-host Chrissie Swan". Herald Sun. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ Bowden, Ebony (1 October 2015). "KIIS FM's Jane Hall announces departure after slump in breakfast radio ratings". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ Knox, David (25 October 2019). "New cast announced for Wentworth | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ Estera, Christine. "Jane Hall and Miguel Maestre are travel buddies on celebrity travel show Luxury Escapes". news.com.au.
- ^ Knox, David (14 August 2024). "Returning: Luxury Escapes: The World's Best Holidays | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "The ChrissieCast: Jane Hall On What Not To Do In A Mid-Life Crisis - The ChrissieCast". omny.fm. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Writer, Staff (22 August 2024). "Marc Vecchio's debut film "For My Mother" starring Jane Hall and Darcy Bryce expected for 2025". FilmInk. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ "Vince Colosimo and Jane Hall in fresh court spat". news.com.au. 9 January 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
- ^ "Australian Television: Halifax Retribution: Cast".
- ^ "Australian Television: Bluey: Episode guide: Series 3".