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Val Jellay most well known to AuSoaps fans for her long standing role in The Flying Doctors, together with her husband Maurie Fields. Most recently she returned to TV drama in her role as Connie O'Rourke in Neighbours. Of course she can often be seen as a guest on GMA, but Val brings to these more recent roles a great deal of experience dating back to the age of 4. She played an important part in the Tivoli vaudeville circuit which toured Australia and New Zealand. She also performed in Europe and worked with a host of personalities including Laurel & Hardy. Val has also appeared in many classic Australian TV series, including; Carson's Law, Cop Shop, Division Four, Homicide, Matlock, Prisoner, Solo One and The Sullivans. |
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Val is available for "speaker functions" for a variety of audiences. She has authored a number of books including a biography "After You've Gone" available from her address below (AUS$25 covers everything - but check for overseas orders). |
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| Name | Val Jellay (Widow of Maurie Fields). |
| Birthday | September 25th (Libra). |
| Favourite Role | Nancy Buckley in Flying Doctors as Publican (8 years). |
| Latest Role | Connie O'Rourke in Neighbours. |
| Preferred Medium (Stage, Screen, Television) | Each is a diffferent craft. It depends on it's quality. Playing Hattie Walker in Sondeims stage musical "Follies" was wonderful. |
| Hobbies | Crossword Puzzles, Movies, and Football, Tennis Swimming (as spectator only). |
| Address for fan correspondance |
PO Box 424, Albert Park,Victoria, 3206, Australia |
| Favourite Book | Stagestruck, Keep It Funny, After You've Gone - all by Val Jellay |
| Favourite Movie | Love is a Many Splendoured Thing starring William Holden. (He looked like Maurie). |
| Favourite Song | Stardust. |
| Favourite Television Program | The Practice. |
| Favourite Person to Act alongside | Maurie Fields, Nancy Hayes. |
| Favourite Quote, Saying or Motto | Enthusiasm. |
| Future Ambitions | To stay alive, be healthy, and continue to be suprised. |
| Why you became an Actress | I was 4 years old. My mother decided for me! |
| If you were'nt an Actress other career choice | Producer. |