Maggie Kirkpatrick
Actress
Maggie Kirkpatrick is an actress best known for her portrayal of Joan “The Freak” Ferguson on the Australian TV program Prisoner. She also appeared in Home and Away and Betty’s Bunch.
In 2015, Kirkpatrick was charged with sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. The alleged assault took place in 1984. The accuser said she met the actress at a psychiatric hospital, and that after sharing a meal with her in her home, she assaulted her.
Kirkpatrick was initially found guilty, but the conviction was dismissed on appeal.
References
- Australian actress faces child sex charges (BBC News)
- ‘The Freak’ on child sex charge (theaustralian)
- Prisoner star Kirkpatrick guilty of child sex offences (abc)
- Prisoner star Maggie Kirkpatrick avoids jail over teen sex abuse (The Sydney Morning Herald)
- Prisoner star Maggie Kirkpatrick cleared of indecently assaulting young fan (abc)
Film/TV Appearances
as cast member
Eden (TV Series - 8 Episodes)
Florence Katz
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2021
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Welcome to Woop Woop
Ginger
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1998
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Water Rats (TV Series - 1 Episode) |
1996
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Billy's Holiday
Maureen O'Hara
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1995
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Blue Heelers (TV Series - 1 Episode) |
1993
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Encounters |
1993
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Richmond Hill (TV Series - 76 Episodes) |
1988
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The Pirate Movie
Ruth
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1982
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Prisoner: Cell Block H (TV Series - 357 Episodes)
Joan "The Freak" Ferguson
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1979
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The Night, the Prowler
Madge Hopkirk
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1978
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The FJ Holden
Betty Armstead
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1977
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