Kerry Walker is a celebrated Australian actress of stage, film, and television. Born in Sydney in 1948, she has established herself as one of the most versatile performers of her generation, with her name being primarily associated with the Sydney Theatre Company and collaborations with writers such as Patrick White. Among her early notable roles is that of Magenta in the original Australian production of *The Rocky Horror Show*. Her film career includes appearances in internationally renowned films such as Jane Campion's *The Piano* (1993), where she played Aunt Morag, *The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith* (1978), *Looking for Alibrandi* (2000), and *Australia* (2008). Throughout her long career, Walker has received numerous accolades for her contribution to the performing arts. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and has won several awards, including the Helpmann Awards and the Sydney Theatre Critics' Circle Awards, which attest to her status as an icon of Australian theatre.