Beth Allen
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Elizabeth "Beth" Allen (born 28 May 1984 in Auckland
, New Zealand
) has been acting since an early age and has appeared in several small productions and commercials since 1993. Her first major role was in Cloud 9's The Legend of William Tell
in 1998, in which she played Princess Vara. Internationally known for her role as Amber in The Tribe, she took on the role in 1998, for the first series, before deciding to leave the show to concentrate on her school work. She later returned for another three seasons.
in 1999 and guest parts in Xena: Warrior Princess
and Revelations - The Initial Journey
.
In 2004, she played the role of Ellie on Treasure Island Kids' Trilogy. Since then, she has had guest roles on Power Rangers: S.P.D.
, Outrageous Fortune
and Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive
.
In 2008 Beth joined Shortland Street
as Dr Brooke Freeman
where she has been an active cast member for the past two seasons.
Recently, Beth has been more involved in theatre and acting; she was the producer of Little Blonde Hen.
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
) has been acting since an early age and has appeared in several small productions and commercials since 1993. Her first major role was in Cloud 9's The Legend of William Tell
The Legend of William Tell
The Legend of William Tell is a 16-part television fantasy/drama series produced in 1998 by Cloud 9 Productions in New Zealand. The basic premise of the series — a crossbow-wielding rebel defies a corrupt governor — and the name of the title character were adopted from the traditional story, but...
in 1998, in which she played Princess Vara. Internationally known for her role as Amber in The Tribe, she took on the role in 1998, for the first series, before deciding to leave the show to concentrate on her school work. She later returned for another three seasons.
Career
Her other work includes a lead role in the episode "The Green Dress" of the TV programme William Shatner's A Twist in the TaleA Twist in the Tale (TV series)
A Twist in the Tale is a 1998 TV series starring William Shatner.Willam Shatner's A Twist In The Tale was a 15 episode short lived television series in the late 1990's. Every week the narrator/host would have a group of children he would tell a story to. The main children were always in the story...
in 1999 and guest parts in Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess is an American–New Zealand supernatural fantasy adventure series that aired in syndication from September 4, 1995 until June 18, 2001....
and Revelations - The Initial Journey
Revelations - The Initial Journey
Revelations – The Initial Journey is a 2002 TV series, produced by Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment Group in New Zealand. The stories are told through the narrator who is called Jess the Traveller and played by Tom Hern. Each episode contains a story from a different time and place in world history....
.
In 2004, she played the role of Ellie on Treasure Island Kids' Trilogy. Since then, she has had guest roles on Power Rangers: S.P.D.
Power Rangers: S.P.D.
Power Rangers S.P.D. is the 2005 incarnation of the Power Rangers television series, adapted from the Super Sentai series Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger. It is also the title for the Korean dub of Dekaranger in South Korea, whose logo is similar to the American series. S.P.D...
, Outrageous Fortune
Outrageous Fortune (TV series)
Outrageous Fortune was a New Zealand comedy/drama television series, which was created by James Griffin and Rachel Lang and was produced by South Pacific Pictures...
and Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive
Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive
Power Rangers Operation Overdrive is an American television program, the fifteenth installment in the Power Rangers franchise based on the Super Sentai series GoGo Sentai Boukenger, which is also the thirtieth entry and anniversary of that franchise. It premiered on February 26, 2007...
.
In 2008 Beth joined Shortland Street
Shortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
as Dr Brooke Freeman
Brooke Freeman
Brooke Freeman is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Beth Allen. Brooke debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 24 July 2008. The role was written with Allen in mind to play her. Brooke arrived as a locum GP but later advanced in her career...
where she has been an active cast member for the past two seasons.
Recently, Beth has been more involved in theatre and acting; she was the producer of Little Blonde Hen.
Television
- Riding HighRiding High (TV series)Riding High is a Canadian music television series which aired on CBC Television in 1955.-Premise:This Vancouver-produced series was set in a different locale in each episode, such as a historic music hall or a western saloon.-Scheduling:...
- - "Episode #1.33" (1995) .... Eva
- - "Episode #1.38" (1995) .... Eva
- The Legend of William TellThe Legend of William TellThe Legend of William Tell is a 16-part television fantasy/drama series produced in 1998 by Cloud 9 Productions in New Zealand. The basic premise of the series — a crossbow-wielding rebel defies a corrupt governor — and the name of the title character were adopted from the traditional story, but...
(1998) .... Princess Vara
- Xena: Warrior PrincessXena: Warrior PrincessXena: Warrior Princess is an American–New Zealand supernatural fantasy adventure series that aired in syndication from September 4, 1995 until June 18, 2001....
- - "Daughter of Pomira" (1999) .... Pilee/Vanessa
- A Twist in the TaleA Twist in the Tale (TV series)A Twist in the Tale is a 1998 TV series starring William Shatner.Willam Shatner's A Twist In The Tale was a 15 episode short lived television series in the late 1990's. Every week the narrator/host would have a group of children he would tell a story to. The main children were always in the story...
- - "The Green Dress" (1999) .... Rose Martinelli
- The Tribe .... Amber/Eagle (1999, 2001–2003)
- Revelations - The Initial JourneyRevelations - The Initial JourneyRevelations – The Initial Journey is a 2002 TV series, produced by Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment Group in New Zealand. The stories are told through the narrator who is called Jess the Traveller and played by Tom Hern. Each episode contains a story from a different time and place in world history....
- - "A Dream of Flying" (2002) .... Anna
- Treasure Island Kids
- - The Monster of Treasure Island (2004) .... Ellie
- - The Battle of Treasure Island (2004) .... Ellie
- - The Mystery of Treasure Island (2004) .... Ellie
- Power Rangers: S.P.D.Power Rangers: S.P.D.Power Rangers S.P.D. is the 2005 incarnation of the Power Rangers television series, adapted from the Super Sentai series Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger. It is also the title for the Korean dub of Dekaranger in South Korea, whose logo is similar to the American series. S.P.D...
- - "Endings: Part 2" (2005) .... Ally Samuels
- - "Endings: Part 1" (2005) .... Ally Samuels
- - "Resurrection" (2005) .... Ally Samuels
- Power Rangers: Operation OverdrivePower Rangers: Operation OverdrivePower Rangers Operation Overdrive is an American television program, the fifteenth installment in the Power Rangers franchise based on the Super Sentai series GoGo Sentai Boukenger, which is also the thirtieth entry and anniversary of that franchise. It premiered on February 26, 2007...
- - "Home and Away" (2007) .... Vella
- - "Red Ranger Unplugged" (2007) .... Vella
- - "Nothing to Lose" (2007) .... Vella
- - "Crown and Punishment" (2007) .... Vella
- Moon TVMoon TVMoon TV is a New Zealand television comedy show. It is produced by Leigh Hart . In 2006 the show received NZD$176,324 in funding from New Zealand On Air for six half-hour episodes, to screen on TV2....
(2008) .... Bernaise- - "Naan Doctors"
- Shortland StreetShortland StreetShortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
(2008 - ).... Dr. Brooke FreemanBrooke FreemanBrooke Freeman is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Beth Allen. Brooke debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 24 July 2008. The role was written with Allen in mind to play her. Brooke arrived as a locum GP but later advanced in her career...
Film
- The Ugly (1997) .... Julie, aged 13
- Murder in Greenwich (2002) (TV) .... Julia Skakel
Theatre
- Billy Liar (2005) at Lopdell House
- Equus (2007) at Glen Eden Playhouse
- The Feminine (December 2007) at Cross Street Studios .... Jenny and a security guard
- The Eight: Reindeer Monologues (December 2008) at The Basement Theatre
- Little Blonde Hen (June 2009) at Venue 4:20, Auckland Central
- Killer Joe (October 2009) .... Dottie
External links
- Beth Allen at TV.comTV.comTV.com is a website owned by CBS Interactive. The site covers television and focuses on English-language shows made or broadcast in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Japan...