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Kat Stewart (born Katherine Louise Stewart on 30 November 1972 in Bairnsdale, Victoria) is an AACTA and Logie Award-winning Australian actress who has made numerous appearances in television series, movies and on-stage. ==Career== Kat Stewart is best known for her role as Roberta Williams (wife of the late Melbourne gangland figure Carl Williams) in the first series of the Channel 9 TV production ''Underbelly''〔http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/tv/cool-kat-steals-underbelly-thunder/story-e6frexlr-1111115977241〕 and as Billie Proudman in the popular comedy/drama, ''Offspring'' on the Ten Network.〔http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv-radio/new-mum-kat-stewart-acts-wild/story-e6frf9ho-1226299156873〕 It was her award-winning performance in ''Underbelly'' in 2008 that first made Kat Stewart a household name.〔http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac;jsessionid=08D2487B2FAD21D5F1C42922D63FD0E0?sy=afr&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=1month&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=brs&cls=24077&clsPage=1&docID=AGE1010292TJR6APARK0〕 The portrayal of Roberta Williams drew praise from critics including Marcus Casey of ‘The Daily Telegraph’, who described it as 'one of the most compelling performances by an Australian actress in memory.'〔http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/cool-kat-steals-underbelly-thunder/story-e6frexlr-1111115977241〕 Casey expanded that it was ‘a brutally brave, ugly and compelling performance...She held nothing back, and was an emotional but controlled and screeching tornado who dominated the screen whenever the camera peered her way.'〔http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/cool-kat-steals-underbelly-thunder/story-e6frexlr-1111115977241〕 The authenticity of Stewart’s performance was praised by Michael Lallo in ‘The Age’, ‘By any measure, it's the role of a lifetime. Stewart has ensured it's the standout performance of the series. Despite quality performances by all, critics say she owns every frame she's in. It's not that she delivers a superb depiction of a suburban gangster moll; it's that you really believe she is a suburban gangster moll.’〔http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv-radio/being-roberta/2008/04/16/1208025264060.html〕 Although her performance was popular with critics and audiences,〔http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac;jsessionid=08D2487B2FAD21D5F1C42922D63FD0E0?sy=afr&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=1month&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=brs&cls=24077&clsPage=1&docID=AGE1010292TJR6APARK0〕 the real life Roberta was not a fan〔http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/cool-kat-steals-underbelly-thunder/story-e6frexlr-1111115977241〕〔http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv-radio/being-roberta/2008/04/16/1208025264060.html〕 but Stewart was sympathetic, "Obviously, I would have preferred her to like it," she said. "But I can't control that. And if someone was playing me, I couldn't imagine I'd be happy…I have a lot of empathy for Roberta and what she's been through.”〔http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv-radio/being-roberta/2008/04/16/1208025264060.html〕 Stewart acknowledges the show was a key moment in her career, "''Underbelly'' opened a lot of doors and gave me access to better opportunities and more opportunities. I am very grateful for it.”〔http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac;jsessionid=08D2487B2FAD21D5F1C42922D63FD0E0?sy=afr&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=1month&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=brs&cls=24077&clsPage=1&docID=AGE1010292TJR6APARK0〕 Despite her positive experience in ''Underbelly'', Kat Stewart chose not to reprise the role in ''Fat Tony & Co'' in 2014.〔http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/02/kat-stewart-reveals-why-she-didnt-reprise-roberta-role.html〕 Stewart told David Knox of 'TV Tonight': “..Seven years ago when I did it we didn’t know much about Roberta Williams. So I did as much research as I could...Now we know how she walks and talks and so much more about her...I don’t like turning down work. It goes against every actor instinct. But it just didn’t feel right.”〔http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/02/kat-stewart-reveals-why-she-didnt-reprise-roberta-role.html〕 After the success of ''Underbelly'' Stewart next appeared in the critically acclaimed relationship drama, ''Tangle'' (2009–2012) on Showcase.〔http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-guide/tangle-series-return-sunday-march-25-20120315-1v7v4.html〕 In the series Stewart played the loveable but flawed, Nat Manning alongside Justine Clarke, Ben Mendelsohn, Matt Day and Catherine McClements.〔http://www.tv.com/news/kat-stewart-tangles-with-confrontation-18070/〕 Showing she has long been adroit at both drama and comedy, in 2009 Stewart appeared in the Andrew Denton produced, advertising industry satire '':30 Seconds'' on Comedy Channel.〔http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/channels/the-comedy-channel/-30-seconds-24575.htm〕 Kat Stewart won many new fans in her role as Billie Proudman on ''Offspring'', as part of an ensemble cast led by Asher Keddie and including John Waters, Eddie Perfect, Deborah Mailman, Richard Davies, Garry McDonald, Lachy Hulme and Linda Cropper.〔http://ten.com.au/tvshows/offspring-about.htm〕 One of the show's strengths is the dynamic relationship between the sisters Billie and Nina Proudman (played by Keddie).〔http://www.dailylife.com.au/dl-people/celebrity-news/asher-keddie-on-the-return-of-offspring-20130516-2jngn.html〕 Both actresses have spoken of their admiration for each other, with Stewart saying "I've admired Asher ever since ''Love My Way''. She is an actress of extraordinary ability and depth. We have a lovely shorthand and support for each other on set, not unlike Nina and Billie. There's a trust there that allows real spontaneity and joy."〔http://www.instylemag.com.au/Article/Special-Offers/Inside-InStyle/Loving-Her-Way-Asher-Keddie〕 Keddie spoke of Kat, saying "It's exhilarating to perform with her; I feel genuinely excited by it. That's a great feeling to have as an actor - when you really want to be working opposite someone and with someone. It doesn't get much more rewarding than that."〔http://www.instylemag.com.au/Article/Special-Offers/Inside-InStyle/Loving-Her-Way-Asher-Keddie〕 Stewart admits to being fond of her character, Billie, despite some heartaches, "I’m really fond of her, though she’s really frustrating sometimes. Though she cheated on Mick (season four ), it’s my job to see the world through her eyes. You see what happened in the lead-up and it was the ultimate act of self-destruction. It broke my heart."〔http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/questions-kat-stewart-actor-41/story-e6frg8h6-1226877000371#〕 ''Offspring'' aired for 5 seasons from 2010–14〔http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/behind-the-scenes-of-the-offspring-finale-20120712-21xdb.html〕〔http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/from-underbelly-to-offspring-the-many-lives-of-kat-stewart-20140508-37wsy.html〕 and in September 2015 the Ten Network announced the show, including key cast members Keddie and Stewart, will be returning to TV screens in 2016.〔http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/asher-keddie-and-kat-stewart-are-signed-for-a-sixth-season-of-offspring-to-air-on-channel-10-in-2016/story-e6frfmyi-1227534619443〕 In 2013 Stewart teamed with Shaun Micallef in the murder mystery drama/comedy, ''Mr & Mrs Murder'' on the Ten Network. The pair played Charlie and Nicola Buchanan, a husband and wife duo of industrial cleaners with an amateur interest in solving crimes.〔http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv-radio/shaun-micallef-teams-up-with-kat-stewart-for-mr-and-mrs-murder/story-e6frf9ho-1226450978867〕〔http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/partners-in-grime-20130215-2egj6.html〕 The two previously worked together on the satirical SBS newscast show Newstopia and both have spoken positively of their on-screen chemistry and rapport〔http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/partners-in-grime-20130215-2egj6.html〕 with Micallef saying "I wouldn't have considered doing this if Kat wasn't involved."〔http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv-radio/shaun-micallef-teams-up-with-kat-stewart-for-mr-and-mrs-murder/story-e6frf9ho-1226450978867〕 Stewart also shared an Associate Producer credit on the show.〔http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2390791/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast〕 Kat Stewart's other TV credits include guest appearances in ''No Activity'' on Stan in 2015,〔http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/09/no-activity-trailer.html〕 ''It's a Date''〔http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/05/rove-micallef-kat-stewart-join-its-a-date.html〕 and ''Jack Irish: Dead Point'' in 2014,〔http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/jack-irishs-allstar-lineup-back-for-dead-point-20140409-36bqy.html〕 ''Camp'' on America's NBC in 2013,〔http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2708560/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm〕 ''Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries'' in 2012,〔http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1988386/epcast?ref_=ttep_sa_1〕 various roles in Newstopia on SBS in 2007-08, the BBC2/UKTV comedy series ''Supernova'', as well as recurring roles on ''City Homicide'', ''Kick'', and ''Last Man Standing''.〔http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1830811/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1〕 Earlier in her career Stewart had guest roles on ''Blue Heelers'', ''Stingers'', ''CrashBurn'', ''Something in the Air'', ''The Secret Life of Us'', and ''Fergus McPhail''.〔http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1830811/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1〕 In 2015 Kat Stewart appeared with close friend and mentor Ailsa Piper in the contemporary interview program 'The Truth About Us' on Foxtel's Bio. channel.〔http://www.mcn.com.au/News/detail.aspx?IdDataSource=1768&category=all〕 Stewart has won acclaim on-stage in a range of dramatic and comedic roles. As an ensemble member of Red Stitch Actor's Theatre from 2002–12 Stewart appeared in over a dozen plays for the company including The Little Dog Laughed, The Shape of Things, Rabbit Hole, Bug, Dirty Butterfly, Play About the Baby and Loyal Women.〔http://redstitch.net/about-red-stitch/past-company-members.html〕 Her final Red Stitch production was in December 2010 in the part of Tekla in an update of August Strindberg's 'Creditors'.〔http://www.rhum.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1463:theatre-review-red-stitch-presents-creditors-creditors-by-august-strindberg-in-a-new-version-by-david-greig-is-red-stitch-theatre-in-melbourne-until-18-december-2010-director-david-bell-cast-kat-stewart-dion-mills-and-brett-cousins-&catid=35:article&Itemid=109〕 In 2014 Kat Stewart featured in Melbourne Theatre Company’s production of 'The Speechmaker'. The political satire is the first play from Australian filmmakers Working Dog Productions and the writing trio of Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner and Rob Sitch.〔http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/arts/star-power-of-lachy-hulme-and-kat-stewart-just-the-ticket-for-melbourne-theatre-company/story-fni0fcgk-1226847961946〕 When asked about the production and returning to the stage after a four-year break Stewart said "I’ve always wanted to work with (and writers ) Working Dog. The script is engaging, smart, alarming and funny. I used to do six or seven plays a year. But I think you can lose your nerve if you leave it too long."〔http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/questions-kat-stewart-actor-41/story-e6frg8h6-1226877000371#〕 The play also featured Stewart’s ''Offspring'' cast-mates, Lachy Hulme and Jane Harber.〔http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/arts/star-power-of-lachy-hulme-and-kat-stewart-just-the-ticket-for-melbourne-theatre-company/story-fni0fcgk-1226847961946〕〔http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/mainstage-2014/the-speechmaker/〕 Stewart had previously worked with MTC on productions such as 'Festen' in 2006〔http://theatrenotes.blogspot.com.au/2006/08/festen.html〕 and 2008’s 'Frost/Nixon'.〔http://www.mtc.com.au/about/the-company/history/archive/2008-main-season/frost-nixon/〕 She will return to the stage in 2016 in the MTC production of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize winning play, 'Disgraced'.〔http://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/season-2016/disgraced/〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kat Stewart」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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