Personal Info
Known For:
Directing
Birthday:
February 25, 1941
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Essie Coffey
Biography
Affectionately known as the Bush Queen of Brewarrina, Muruwari community worker and filmmaker Essie Coffey left an indelible mark on Australian politics, arts, and culture. In 1978 she directed and produced My Survival as an Aboriginal, which she gave to Queen Elizabeth II as a gift at the opening of Australia's new Parliament House in 1988.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | My Life As I Live It | Self |
| 1979 | My Survival as an Aboriginal | Self |
| 1977 | Backroads | Aboriginal Woman |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Women of the Sun | Maggie |