Introduction
Adrienne Pickering (born 22 February 1981) is an Australian actress.
Early life and education
Born in rural Queensland, Pickering was educated at the University of Queensland, where she majored in psychology and drama. She later undertook her drama training at Queensland University of Technology, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting in 2003.
Career
Pickering portrayed Elly Tate on the drama headLand in 2005. She also played the recurring role of Detective Christine Taylor in the BBC-commissioned soap opera Out of the Blue. In the soap opera Home and Away she appeared as Natalie Franklin, the mother of Nicole, portrayed by Tessa James.
Pickering starred in the 2010 Australian drama-thriller film The Reef. From 2010, Pickering played the role of Melissa "Missy" Partridge in the ABC drama Rake. In 2014, she appeared in Neighbours as Erin Rogers.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Candy | Teller | |
| 2006 | Final Call | Samantha Collins | Short film |
| 2008 | Shutter | Megan | |
| 2009 | Knowing | Allison Koestler | |
| 2010 | Reef, TheThe Reef | Suzie | |
| 2010 | Clinic, TheThe Clinic | Jane Doe | |
| 2011 | Safe | Mia | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | All Saints | Sophia Beaumont | Recurring role |
| 2005-2006 | headLand | Elly Tate | Main role |
| 2008 | Out of the Blue | Det. Christine Taylor | Recurring role |
| 2008 | Home and Away | Natalie Franklin | Recurring role |
| 2009 | Rogue Nation | Sarah Wentworth | "Rights of Passage" |
| 2009 | Sea Patrol | Cynthia Luxton | "Safeguard" |
| 2010-2016 | Rake | Melissa Partridge | Main role |
| 2013 | Mr & Mrs Murder | Ariel | "The Course Whisperer" |
| 2014 | Secrets & Lies | Jess Murnane | TV miniseries |
| 2014 | House Husbands | Layla | "3.5" |
| 2014 | It's a Date | Tess | "Is it OK to Date a Friend's Ex?" |
| 2014-2015 | Neighbours | Erin Rogers | Recurring role |
| 2015 | Doctor Blake Mysteries, TheThe Doctor Blake Mysteries | Catherine Lewis | "Room Without a View" |
| 2017 | Ronny Chieng: International Student | Karen Ford | Recurring role |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ruben Guthrie | Zoya | Belvoir - Upstairs Theatre |