Scene from Alvin Rides Again (1974)

Alternate Names: Abiigail, Abigail Rogan

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Alvin Purple (1973) as Girl in See-Through

Most Important Roles:

• Sher Mountain Killings Mystery (1990) as Muriel Cordeaux
• Alvin Purple (1973) as Girl in See-Through
• Alvin Rides Again (1974) as Mae
• All at Sea (1977) as Denise Demour
• Melvin, Son of Alvin (1984) as Mrs Simpson
• The Adventures of Eliza Fraser (1976) as Buxom Girl
• Breaking Loose (1988) as Helen
• The True Story of Eskimo Nell (1975) as Esmeralda The Spirit of the Leopard
• Summer City (1977) as Woman In Pub

Career Highlights:

• Sher Mountain Killings Mystery (1990)
• Alvin Purple (1973)
• Alvin Rides Again (1974)
• All at Sea (1977)
• Melvin, Son of Alvin (1984)
• The Adventures of Eliza Fraser (1976)
• Breaking Loose (1988)
• The True Story of Eskimo Nell (1975)
• Summer City (1977)

Abigail Rogan, born in England and educated in France, became Australia's top female sex symbol after moving to Sydney in 1972. She gained fame as virginal blonde Bev Houghton on Number 96 (1972-1973). After leaving the series, she struggled to secure serious roles, appearing in bit parts and stage comedies. She briefly reprised her role in a proposed spin-off in 1976. After a hiatus, Rogan returned to television in Sons and Daughters (1984-1987) as comic heroine Caroline Morrell. She later had guest roles on Neighbours (1985) and Chances (1991), returning to her sex-comedy roots with the character Bambi Chute.

First Appearances:

• Night of Fear (1973) as Horse Girl

Most Important Roles:

• Allie & Me (1997) as Woman in Salon
• Alvin Rides Again (1974) as Girl in Taxi
• Long Weekend (1979) as Marcia
• The Heroes (1988) as Alice
• The Trespassers (1976) as Penny
• Inside Looking Out (1977) as Elizabeth
• Night of Fear (1973) as Horse Girl
• Nightmares (1980) as Angela
• Skin Deep (1983) as Barbara Kennedy
• Cassandra (1987) as Helen

Career Highlights:

• Allie & Me (1997)
• Alvin Rides Again (1974)
• Long Weekend (1979)
• The Heroes (1988)
• The Trespassers (1976)
• Inside Looking Out (1977)
• Night of Fear (1973)
• Nightmares (1980)
• Skin Deep (1983)
• Cassandra (1987)

Briony Behets, born on 21 July 1951, is an English-Australian actress who gained prominence for her roles in Australian television soap operas during the 1970s and 1980s. After studying drama at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, she worked briefly as a nightclub dancer in the United States before returning to Australia. Behets had notable roles in soap operas like Number 96 (1972), The Box (1974-1975), Bellbird (1977), and Class of '75 (1978). She also starred in several films, including The Trespassers (1976) for which she received a Best Actress Award nomination. Her most well-known film role was in Long Weekend (1978). Later, she made guest appearances in US dramas like JAG and returned to the Australian soap Neighbours twice, playing different characters each time.

Alternate Names: Candida Raymond

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Marinetti (1969) as

Most Important Roles:

• Alvin Rides Again (1974) as Girl in Office
• Money Movers (1978) as Mindel Seagers
• Marinetti (1969) as
• The Plumber (1979) as Meg
• A Case of Honor (1988) as Charlene 'Charlie' Delibes
• Monkey Grip (1982) as Lillian
• Telling Schoolgirl Tales: The Making of 'The Getting of Wisdom’ (2006) as Self
• The Getting of Wisdom (1977) as Miss Zielinski
• Cornflakes for tea (1981) as Robin Hart
• Not Quite Hollywood (2008) as Self

Career Highlights:

• Alvin Rides Again (1974)
• Money Movers (1978)
• Marinetti (1969)
• The Plumber (1979)
• A Case of Honor (1988)
• Monkey Grip (1982)
• Telling Schoolgirl Tales: The Making of 'The Getting of Wisdom’ (2006)
• The Getting of Wisdom (1977)
• Cornflakes for tea (1981)
• Not Quite Hollywood (2008)

"Candy Raymond, an Australian actress with a name as delightful as she is, is more than just her sweet moniker suggests. A notable instance in her career occurred once but left an enduring impact on audiences. In the iconic Australian comedy 'Alvin Rides Again' (1974), this brunette beauty boldly bared her assets, creating a memorable moment that stirred quite a stir."

First Appearances:

• Barry McKenzie Holds His Own (1974) as Zizi

Most Important Roles:

• Alvin Rides Again (1974) as Boobs la Touche
• Thirst (1979) as Kate Davis
• Snapshot (1979) as Madeline
• Wastelander Panda: Exile (2014) as Varrick
• The Wannabes (2003) as Sally
• Goodbye, Miss 4th of July (1988) as Olymbia Janus
• Is There Anybody There? (1976) as Rosa
• Touch and Go (1980) as Fiona
• Offspring (1996) as Rosa Cassini
• Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights (1980) as Self

Career Highlights:

• Alvin Rides Again (1974)
• Thirst (1979)
• Snapshot (1979)
• Wastelander Panda: Exile (2014)
• The Wannabes (2003)
• Goodbye, Miss 4th of July (1988)
• Is There Anybody There? (1976)
• Touch and Go (1980)
• Offspring (1996)
• Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights (1980)

Chantal Contouri, born in Greece in 1950 but raised in Australia after immigrating at age four, became a prominent television actress and dancer. She was known for her role as nurse Tracy Wilson on Number 96 soap opera. Contouri was the first Greek-Australian to win a Logie Award, demonstrating her significant contribution to Australian television.

Alternate Names: Joy Thompson-Allen

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Alvin Rides Again (1974) as Cindy

Most Important Roles:

• Alvin Rides Again (1974) as Cindy
• Pacific Banana (1981) as Banana Airlines Passenger

Career Highlights:

• Alvin Rides Again (1974)
• Pacific Banana (1981)

"In the 70s and 80s, Joy Thompson enjoyed a varied career spanning diverse genres before retiring to Toronto where she became an acting coach. Among her notable roles were those in the iconic slasher film 'Prom Night' (1980), starring Jamie Lee Curtis, and the critically panned family film 'One Magic Christmas' (1985) with Mary Steenburgen. Unbeknownst to many, Thompson had an uncredited part as Cindy in the explicit film 'Alvin Rides Again' (1974), a title seemingly unrelated to singing chipmunks. In this role, she delivered a candid performance featuring frontal nudity during an intimate scene with a male co-star, a moment that might prove difficult to overlook upon repeated viewings."

First Appearances:

• Alvin Rides Again (1974) as Housewife

Most Important Roles:

• Alvin Rides Again (1974) as Housewife
• Cathy's Child (1979) as Barmaid

Career Highlights:

• Alvin Rides Again (1974)
• Cathy's Child (1979)

"Judy Stevenson debuted on screen playing a housewife, an unassuming role that belies its significance. In 'Alvin Rides Again' (1974), she stole scenes as Alvin Purple's latest conquest, standing nude in her immaculate suburban home, tan lines accentuating her curves. This brief appearance left quite the impression on audiences. Stevenson subsequently appeared as a barmaid in 'Cathy’s Child' (1975) before retiring from acting, but her first role remains memorable."

First Appearances:

• Come Out Fighting (1973) as

Most Important Roles:

• Ned Kelly (2003) as Ellen Kelly
• Strictly Ballroom (1992) as Charm Leachman
• Alvin Purple (1973) as Samantha
• Alvin Rides Again (1974) as Mandy
• Mullet (2001) as Gwen Maloney
• Billy's Holiday (1995) as Kate Hammond
• And/Or = One (1982) as Samantha
• Two Friends (1986) as Janet
• Broken Highway (1993) as Woman
• Kostas (1979) as Jenny

Career Highlights:

• Ned Kelly (2003)
• Strictly Ballroom (1992)
• Alvin Purple (1973)
• Alvin Rides Again (1974)
• Mullet (2001)
• Billy's Holiday (1995)
• And/Or = One (1982)
• Two Friends (1986)
• Broken Highway (1993)
• Kostas (1979)

Kris McQuade played Alvin Purple, the titular character in the Australian comedy 'Alvin Rides Again' (1974).