Paula Duncan - Actor Profile

Paula Duncan

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
9Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 15, 1952
Birth Place: Cooma, New South Wales, Australia

About Paula Duncan

Paula Margaret Duncan is an Australian actress. Her numerous television roles include playing Nurse Lisa Brooks in The Young Doctors, Detective Danni Francis in Cop Shop, for which she twice won the Logie Award for Most Popular Actress, Lorelei Wilkinson in Prisoner, Janet Bryant in Richmond Hill and Bridget Jackson in Home and Away.

Known For: Acting

Paula Duncan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paula Duncan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Paula Duncan'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 Unsound, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Paula Duncan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paula Duncan's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Unsound (2020) movie poster
★8.0

Unsound: A disillusioned musician's romantic spark is ignited by a young trans man as they work together to save his community ni

Unsound

2020•Drama
★6.0
Braille (2011) movie poster
★6.0

Braille: Nick is a broken blind man who enlists the services of three young thieves to break into a prision, which holds a precio

Braille

2011•Action
★5.6
Strange Bedfellows (2004) movie poster
★5.6

Strange Bedfellows: Two 'very straight' old timers have to learn how to pass as a loving gay couple after falsely claiming same-sex status t

Strange Bedfellows

2004•Comedy
★5.5
Matthew and Son (1984) movie poster
★5.5

Matthew and Son: A widowed police surgeon tries to save the world at the same time as maintaining a bond with his teenage son.

Matthew and Son

1984•Drama
★1.0
Jenny Kissed Me (1986) movie poster
★1.0

Jenny Kissed Me: A woman moves away from her boyfriend because she suspects his feelings towards her pre-teen daughter. He tries to find

Jenny Kissed Me

1986•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Paula Duncan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Unsound Angela Super Hit Similar →
2011 Braille Madam Average Similar →
2004 Strange Bedfellows Yvonne Philpot Average Similar →
1996 Academy Jennifer Haywood Flop Similar →
1993 The Pirates of Penzance - Flop Similar →
1986 Jenny Kissed Me Gaynor Flop Similar →
1984 Matthew and Son Barbara Dean Average Similar →
1978 Cass - Flop Similar →
1975 Polly My Love - Flop Similar →

Paula Duncan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paula Duncan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paula Duncan is "Unsound" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Paula Duncan acted in?

Paula Duncan has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paula Duncan?

Other notable films include "Braille", "Strange Bedfellows", and "Matthew and Son".

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