Claudia Karvan

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Characters played by Claudia Karvan

Sola Naberrie — Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Sister of Padmé Amidala, aunt of Luke and Leia.

Audrey Bennett — Daybreakers (2010)

Leader of a group of surviving humans. After Edward accidentally runs their vehicle off the road, she learns his identity and introduces him to Elvis. She helps develop the cure, is captured by Christopher, and is rescued as the cure escapes.

Ginny Rogers — Aquamarine (2006)

Ginny is Hailey's mother, whose marine biology job requires the family to move to Australia. Her career creates the central threat to Hailey and Claire's friendship, prompting Hailey to pray for a miracle. Although the girls initially want to change her mind, they eventually recognize her hard work and accept the situation.

Jo Collins — Small Claims (2004)

An overworked young mother who joins Chrissy in investigating murders, greed, and hidden passions in suburban communities.

Liz Rawlins — Infidel (2019)

Central protagonist and Doug's wife. A State Department official who initially seeks official US intervention, but after realizing the government will not act, independently travels to the Middle East to orchestrate his extraction.

Christina Papadopoulos — The Heartbreak Kid (1993)

A 22-year-old high school Greek teacher initially engaged to an ambitious lawyer. She becomes the school's soccer team manager, engages in an illicit romantic relationship with her 17-year-old student Nick, faces workplace shaming and family pressure, ultimately breaks her engagement to pursue overseas postgraduate studies while maintaining a long-term commitment to Nick.

Ruby Vale — Paperback Hero (1999)

Ruby Vale is a cropduster pilot from Lucktown whose name is used as the pen name for Jack Willis's romantic novel. She agrees to support the deception and travels to Sydney with him, but returns home after the truth overwhelms her. Her feelings for Jack eventually become clear.

Michelle — $9.99 (2009)

A female resident whose narrative arc examines contemporary relationships, identity, or the search for fulfillment in a fragmented city setting.

Alison Berry — Footy Legends (2006)

A Department of Community Services case worker who confronts Luc about his sister's truancy and the impending court hearing. She initially warns Luc that Anne will be placed in foster care due to his circumstances, but later attends the grand final, witnessing the team's triumph and Luc's turnaround.

Jo Collins — Small Claims: White Wedding (2005)

Overworked mum turned amateur sleuth, co-lead of the Small Claims series.

Jo Collins — Small Claims: The Reunion (2006)

One of the two overworked young mums who, after being de-skilled, becomes a formidable sleuth alongside Chrissy Hindmarsh. Together they investigate suburban murders, greed, and dark passions across the Small Claims trilogy.

Catherine — Two Girls and a Baby (1998)

Catherine is one of the two central women and the driving force behind the story’s family plans. She strongly wants to have a baby, spends hours communicating with the sperm bank, and becomes absorbed in the practical and emotional consequences of starting a family with Liz.

Career Overview

Claudia Karvan has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Small Claims Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Bump, Daybreakers, Aquamarine. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
52
Birth Date
1972-05-19 00:00:00
Birth Place
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q271926), public domain (CC0).