Shannon Berry is an Australian television actress. She played Dot Campbell on two series of Prime Video series The Wilds.
Shannon Berry | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Education | Mount Lawley Senior High School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | The Wilds |
Early life
editBerry was brought up in Perth, Western Australia.[1] She was born in Port Hedland, and spent her early childhood in the Pilbara before moving to Dianella at eight years-old.[2] She first started acting while in primary school at John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School and attended Mount Lawley Senior High School until 2016. Shortly afterwards she moved from Perth to pursue acting jobs in Melbourne.[3]
Career
editBerry appeared in Australian comedy-drama Offspring, for Network Ten, aged sixteen years-old.[4] She also appeared in Geoffrey Wright’s reboot of Romper Stomper into a television series for Stan. Berry featured as Emme in Gale Anne Hurd led Syfy series Hunters.[5] In 2018, Berry appeared in her first feature film, opposite Jacqueline McKenzie, called The Gateway.[6]
Berry played tough Texan teenager Dot Campbell in Amazon Video desert island survivalist drama series The Wilds, which ran for two seasons between 2020 and 2022.[7][8] She was cast alongside Emilia Jones in the Susanna Fogel directed film Winner.[9] Berry has a small role which was written specifically for her in Michael Nikou’s Melbourne-filmed independent movie Slant.[10]
In 2024, she appeared in the Australian mystery thriller television series High Country.[11]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hunters | Emme | 10 episodes |
| 2017 | Offspring | Brody Jordan | 22 episodes |
| 2018 | Romper Stomper | Moo | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Monday Night Menace | Abbey | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | The Gateway | Samantha | Feature film |
| 2020-2022 | The Wilds | Dot | 18 episodes |
| 2022 | Slant | Samantha | |
| 2024 | High Country | ||
| 2024 | Winner † | Kaylee Thompson | Feature film |
References
edit- ^ "Shannon Berry Shines on Amazon's The Wilds". themudmag. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Bahr, Jacqui (4 July 2017). "Playing a teen mum 'life changing' for Perth starlet". The West Australian. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Yeap, Sue (7 July 2016). "Perth teen quits school to join Offspring". The West Australian. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ Vickery, Colin (12 July 2016). "Shannon Berry joins cast of Offspring as rebellious teen Brody Jordan". News.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Ramella, Brynne (15 December 2020). "The Wilds Season 1 Cast Guide: Where You Recognize The Actors From". Screen Rant. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Windsor, Harry (12 March 2018). "The Gateway': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Tassi, Paul (28 January 2023). "Fans Believe 'The Last Of Us' Has Found Its Abby Actress For Season 2". Forbes. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Duncan, Charlie (3 March 2023). "The Last of Us fans are convinced The Wilds' Shannon Berry is playing Abby in season 2". Pink News. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (16 May 2023). "'Winner': Shannon Berry Joins Susanna Fogel's Biopic About Reality Winner". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Fowler, Nikki (24 February 2021). "INTERVIEW: Shannon Berry on the Amazon Original Series 'The Wilds,' Strong Female Characters, Fan Theories, Social Isolation, and Self-Love". Glitter Magazine. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "High Country' (Trailer)". IF.com. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.