This included uncredited bit parts in two films directed by her uncle Michael Powell: Peeping Tom (1960), and The Queen's Guards (1961). Her early work was in British-made feature films as an extra and bit-part player. In the early 2000s, she was the host of the Australian version of quiz show The Weakest Link.īorn in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Frances was educated at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. She also worked on stage and in voice-over. She appeared in the film version of regular series TV soap The Box. After starting her career in small cameos in films in her native England, she became best known for her acting career in Australia after emigrating there in the 1960s, particularly her iconic television soap opera roles with portrayals of nasty characters.įrances was of the latter known for her role as Morag Bellingham on Home and Away since its inception in 1988, after leaving that series, she appeared on a semi-regular basis as the storyline permitted, rejoining briefly as a permanent cast member in 2001, before going back to an itinerant basis.įrances was also known for playing nurse Sister/Matron Grace Scott on the Nine Network series The Young Doctors (1976–1978), and Barbara Hamilton on Sons and Daughters on Network Seven (1982–1986). Sister/Matron Grace Scott on The Young DoctorsĬornelia Frances Zulner, OAM (7 April 1941 – ), credited professionally as Cornelia Frances, was an English-Australian actress.
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