Arianthe Galani (born 9 April 1940),[Giles, Nigel "NUMBER 96", published by Melbourne Books ]She is known for her roles in TV soap operas and serials, TV commercials, as well as films, where she is primarily known for recurring roles, guest roles and cameo's[
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Galani started her career in opera and sang professionally before she became known as an actress. She worked as a singer in England for four years in the 1960s, then joined the Australian Opera for five years between 1967 and 1972.[Richard Coleman 'From sausage rolls to queenly role' Sydney Morning Herald 19 June 1980 p. 8]
Career
Galani appeared in the first series of cult drama TV series Prisoner, as Mrs. Bentley, in a controversial story-arc of a woman who had buried a child alive, a crime that was later falsely blamed on Lynn Warner (Kerry Armstrong), whom was subsequently wrongly convicted and imprisoned whilst protesting her innocence. the character played a crucial role in one of the show's original storylines, and with the series gaining international success in numerous countries, it is probably Galani's most widely known role.
Galani, prior to "Prisoner" had played a regular role in local soap opera, Number 96 as Maria Panucci, the aunt of Harry Michaels' character Giovanni from late 1976 until the end of the series in August 1977, and then took a regular role in Australian Broadcasting Corporation situation comedy series Home Sweet Home in 1980. Although she is actually of Greek descent, both roles were portraying fiery Italians.
Other television credits include: Matlock Police, Homicide, The Young Doctors, A Country Practice, The Flying Doctors, Home and Away, Police Rescue, Murder Call, Something in the Air, All Saints and Blue Heelers.
Galani also features in a series of television adverts for Jalna Greek Yoghurt and Mortein.
Acting credits
Film
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| Feature film |
| Feature film |
| Feature film |
| Feature film |
| Feature film |
| Musical feature film |
| Short film |
| Short film |
| TV movie |
| TV movie |
| Short film |
| Short film (2 parts) |
Television
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| TV series (episode: Dennis) |
| TV series (episode: Wrong End of the Gun) |
| TV series (51 episodes) |
| TV series (episode: Theo's Story) |
| TV series (2 episodes) |
| TV series (1 episode) |
| TV series (26 episodes) |
| TV series (episode: A Sign of Affection Part 1 and Part 2) |
| TV miniseries (1 episode) |
| TV miniseries (2 episodes) |
| TV series (1 episode) |
| TV miniseries (2 episodes) |
| TV miniseries (2 episodes) |
| TV series (6 episodes) |
| TV series (4 episodes) |
| TV series (episode: A Brief Encounter Part 1 and Part 2) |
| TV series (1 episode) |
| TV series (1 episode) |
| TV series (1 episode) |
| TV series (4 episodes) |
| TV series (3 episodes) |
| TV series (1 episode) |
| TV series (2 episodes) |
| TV series (6 episodes) |
| TV series |
| TV miniseries |
| TV series (2 episodes) |
| TV series (1 episode) |
| TV miniseries (2 episodes) |
| TV series (1 episode) |
| TV series (1 episode) |
| TV series (4 episodes) |
| TV series (1 episode) |
Stage
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| Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide with J. C. Williamson's & AETT |
| Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide with Opera Australia & Williamson-Edgley Theatres |
| Her Majesty's Theatre, Brisbane with Opera Australia |
Opera Australia |
| Independent Theatre, Sydney |
| Nimrod Theatre, Sydney |
| Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, Palais Theatre with J. C. Williamson's |
| Wharf Theatre with STC |
| Crossroads Theatre, Sydney with Pasolini Playhouse |
| Wharf Theatre with STC |
| STC |
| Wharf Theatre with STC |
| Wharf Theatre with STC |
| Sydney Opera House, Lyric Theatre, Brisbane with Force Majeure & Performing Lines |
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