Kate Elliott

Personal context

Summary

Kate Elliott is a New Zealand actor known for The Gulf, Wentworth, Jean, and Bliss, in which she portrayed real-life figures and complex dramatic characters. Her screen work includes crime drama, biographical roles, and stories with strong female characters. In a 2019 interview, she said she has always identified as queer; she has also spoken about sexism in the television and film industry. In 2023, she signed an artists’ open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.