Reylene Pearce briefly billed as Raelene Pearce and Rey Pearce, is an Australian actress, best known for her long-running role in the television drama series Prisoner as Phyllis Hunt.
Reylene Pearce | |
|---|---|
| Born | Australia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Prisoner |
She appeared in the show for 141 episodes from 1979 to 1984, during which time the role had developed from a background bit part to a central character.
Post Prisoner she had several guest roles in TV series Neighbours and regularly appeared in Timothy Spanos's films and limited series including a leading role in Celebrity House Cleaner, and as Nola Skinner in the film Boronia Boys and the spin off Boronia Backpackers. She played a chocolate addicted police informer called Chocky in the comedy series Sizzler '77.
In 2021, Pearce gave an extensive interview with Prisoner (TV series) podcast Talking Prisoner and spoke on her time on the show.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-1984 | Prisoner (known internationally in the UK and USA as Prisoner: Cell Block H and Caged Women in Canada) | Phyllis Hunt (recurring, regular) | 141 episodes |
| 1984 | Special Squad (TV series) | Mrs Foster | Guest role billed as Rey Pearce |
| 1985-1991 | Neighbours (TV series) | Mrs . Woodhouse - Receptionist - Yvonne Beckitt | Guest roles billed as Raelene Pearce |
| 2003 | Prisoner Queen - Mindless Music and Mirrorballs | Top Dog | Film |
| 2011 | Boronia Boys | Nola | Film |
| Boronia Backpackers | Nola Skinner | 4 episodes | |
| 2021 | Talking Prisoner (Podcast Series) | Self | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Celebrity House Cleaner | Lizzie | 4 episodes |
| Sizzler '77 | Chocky | 3 episodes | |
| Mondo Maniacs | Deliah | 2 episodes |