Margaret Christensen was an Australian actress who is best known for her roles in Smiley (1956), Babe: Pig in the City (1998), and Smiley Gets a Gun (1958).
Personal and Family Life
Margaret Christensen was born Roma Margaret Christensen on January 8, 1921, in Adelaide, South Australia. She had three marriages; her first was to Douglas Albert Hector McDonald from 1939 to 1940, followed by a divorce. She later married John Daniel Scully in 1945, but they divorced in 1955. Her final marriage to Scully lasted from 1972 until his death in 1989. She was also the mother of actor Sean Scully and the ex-mother-in-law of Wendy Hughes.
Death and Legacy
Margaret Christensen passed away on December 19, 2009, in Australia. She received the Order of Australia Medal (O.A.M.) in 2008 for her contributions to the performing arts, which included radio, stage, television, and film. Her work has left a lasting impact on the community and the arts scene in Australia.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Smiley | 1956-06-28 | Ma Greevins |
| Air Hawk | 1985-12-13 | Mum Foster |
| Kitty and the Bagman | 1983-02-18 | Band of Hope Lady |
| Treasure Island | 1987-01-01 | (voice) |
| Skippy the Bush Kangaroo | 1968-02-05 | Mrs. Woodleigh-Smith |
| Blue Heelers | 1993-09-10 | Venetia Hayes |
| Rafferty’s Rules | 1987-02-12 | Phyllis O’Neill |