Lucy Durack is an Australian actress and singer who is best known for her work in theatrical plays and is most well recognized for playing Glinda in the Australian production of Wicked, Elle Woods in the Australian production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, Peggy Sawyer in the musical 42nd Street, Miss Dorothy in the Australian premiere of Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Sybil Chase in the comedy Private Lives. She is also well recognized for starring as Katie Halloway in the 2015 comedy film Now Add Honey, playing the supporting role of Tugger in the drama TV series Doctor Doctor (2016), and playing the lead role of Roxy Karibas in the drama TV series Sisters (2017). She was one of the judges in the 2019 edition of the reality TV show Australia’s Got Talent. As a singer, her debut self-titled studio album was released in September 2012.
Born Name
Lucy Durack
Nick Name
Lucy
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Residence
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality
Education
Lucy had completed her high school graduation from the John XXIII College in her hometown of Perth. She then joined the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Edith Cowan University in Perth from where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in musical theatre.
Occupation
Actress, Singer
Family
- Mother – Jill Durack
- Siblings – She has 2 sisters.
- Others – Kay Horsey (Mother-in-Law) (Choreographer, Dance School Owner)
Manager
She is represented by Working Management PL, Entertainment and Talent Management Agency, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Genre
Pop, Classical
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
59 kg or 130 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Lucy has dated –
- Christopher Horsey (2014–Present) – Lucy got married to Australian director, choreographer, and performing arts teacher Christopher Horsey on April 5, 2014, in a ceremony in Perth. They have 2 children together – a daughter named Polly Gladys Horsey (b. June 11, 2015) and a son named Theodore Lindsay (b. October 2019).
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Petite frame
- Shoulder-length, straight hair
- Charming smile
- Radiant face
Lucy Durack Facts
- While she was still studying for her degree at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Lucy had been cast as an understudy and later the performer of the role of Sophie in the Brisbane and Sydney seasons of the musical drama theatre play Mamma Mia!.
- For her portrayal of Glinda in the Australian production of Wicked, she was nominated in the category of ‘Best Leading Actress in a Musical’ at the 2008 Green Room Awards, ‘Best Female Actor in a Musical’ at the 2009 Helpmann Awards, and ‘Judith Johnson Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical’ at the 2009 Sydney Theatre Awards.
- She won the latter 2 of those awards in 2013 and 2012 respectively, both for her portrayal of Elle Woods in the Australian production of Legally Blonde: The Musical.
- In 2011, she had sung the national anthem at the AFL (Australian Football League) Grand Final as well as at Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival.
- She has also lent her voice to several audiobooks, most notably Dame Mary Durack’s Kings In Grass Castles and the children’s book titled Lucy The Good.
Featured Image by Lucy Durack / Instagram
Facts of Lucy Durack
- full nameLucy Durack
- Date of Birth November 17, 1982
- Age 42 years 1 months
- Horoscope Scorpio
- Lucky Number 3
- Lucky Stone Garnet
- Lucky Color Purple
- Best Match for Marriage Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces
- weight59 kg
- height5 ft 6 in