Kim Krejus

Kim Krejus is an Australian stage, film and television actress.^[1]

Krejus grew up in a Catholic household with an abusive alcoholic stepfather. She studied her craft under highly regarded international acting teachers at National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), HB Studio, New York, The Atlantic Theatre School, New York and Drama Centre London.^[2]

In 1978, at the age of 19, Krejus was nominated for an AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the film Mouth to Mouth.,^[3] written and directed by John Duigan.^[4] She also featured on the small screen, including in the lead role in TV miniseries Joe Wilson.^[5]

She appeared on stage too, appearing in productions such as The Heidi Chronicles at the Cremorne Theatre in South Brisbane^[6] and the Northside Theatre Company's production of A Small Family Business.^[7][8] She has also featured in Broadway productions in the United States, and in theatre across the UK.^[9]

Krejus has taught acting various Australian tertiary institutions including Victorian College of the Arts, NIDA, Bond University, Central Queensland University. She has also been a private coach for many successful Australian actors. She is the founder and artistic director of 16th Street Actors Studio in Melbourne, Australia.^[10]

Krejus turned to Buddhism to helped her deal with losing her sister to cancer when she was in her 50's.^[11]

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• Kim Krejus at IMDb