Anne Tenney - Actor Profile

Anne Tenney

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
7Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1954
Birth Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About Anne Tenney

Anne Tenney (born 1954) is an Australian film, television and theatre actress, perhaps best known for her soap opera roles as Melissa "Molly" Jones in the television drama A Country Practice (1981-1985) and Liz Taylor in Always Greener (2001-2003). Tenney is married to Australian actor Shane Withington, who played her character's husband Brendan Jones in A Country Practice, they has a daughter, actress Maddie Withington.

Known For: Acting

Anne Tenney Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Anne Tenney reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Anne Tenney's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Anne Tenney's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Castle, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Anne Tenney Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anne Tenney's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
The Castle (1997) movie poster
★7.1

The Castle: The quirky Kerrigan family lives together in a makeshift home they built themselves – with great pride and a bizarre att

The Castle

1997•Drama
★7.0
Cliffy (2013) movie poster
★7.0

Cliffy: Set against the backdrop of the early eighties, Cliffy retraces his extraordinary journey from famously training in gumb

Cliffy

2013•Drama
★6.0
Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer (1988) movie poster
★6.0

Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer: The life story of Damien Parer, the acclaimed World War II photographer, who spent most of the war on the frontline.

Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer

1988•War
★5.6
Dead Heart (1996) movie poster
★5.6

Dead Heart: Ray Lorkin, chief lawman in the tiny rural settlement of Wala Wala, Australia, fears that long-simmering tensions betwee

Dead Heart

1996•Mystery
★4.0
Luigi’s Ladies (1989) movie poster
★4.0

Luigi’s Ladies: Shaken by the stockmarket crash of ’87 … plus a few other distractions like attempted murder, flirtatious affairs and a

Luigi’s Ladies

1989•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Anne Tenney has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Cliffy Eunice Hit Similar →
1997 The Castle Sal Kerrigan Hit Similar →
1996 Dead Heart Sarah Average Similar →
1996 To The Other Shore - Flop Similar →
1989 Luigi’s Ladies Jane Flop Similar →
1988 Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer Marie Parer Average Similar →
1988 Takeover Hilda Oppenheimer Flop Similar →

Anne Tenney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anne Tenney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anne Tenney is "The Castle" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Anne Tenney acted in?

Anne Tenney has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Anne Tenney?

Other notable films include "Cliffy", "Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer", and "Dead Heart".

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