Who is Jackie Woodburne? Australian actress who plays Neighbours legend Susan Kennedy
The Northern-island born star has been on the soap since 1994
JACKIE Woodburne is the most prolific actress in Neighbours history thanks to her role as Susan Kennedy.
But who is the actress and how did she get her big break? Here's all you need to know...
Who is Jackie Woodburne?
Jackie Woodburne is an Australian actress who was born in Northern Island on February 5 1956.
Her family emigrated to to Australia when she was three-years-old and she attended the National Theatre Drama School.
After graduating in 1980, she began her acting career in the mini-series, Outbreak of Love.
How long has Jackie Woodburne played Susan Kennedy in Neighbours?
Jackie began her role as Susan Kennedy in 1994 after writers created the character and her family in an attempt to bring the show back to its roots.
In October 2009, Susan became the longest-running female character in the soap's history.
Over the years Jackie has been nominated for countless awards and in 2015 she won Best Daytime Star at the Inside Soap Awards.
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What other roles has Jackie Woodburne played?
Before bagging her part in Neighbours, Jackie played Julie "Chook" Egbert in Prisoner.
She also played the sister of her Neighbours co-star Alan Fletcher in Cop Shop from 1982 - 1983.
In 201, she became the lead in Night Terrace, a narrative comedy audio series which won the Convenors' Award for Excellence in the 2014 Aurealis Awards.