Alison Routledge

Alison Routledge
Born (1960-04-29) 29 April 1960
United Kingdom
EducationVictoria University of Wellington
Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School (1982)
OccupationActress
Years active1980–2004
Known forThe Quiet Earth (1980)
Bridge to Nowhere (1986)

Alison Mary Stuart Routledge (born 29 April 1960) is a New Zealand actress, known for her performance as Joanne in the 1985 cult film The Quiet Earth.[1][2]

Early life

Born to an English army officer, Routledge moved to New Zealand as a teenager. She received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in German from Victoria University in Wellington where she first began acting. Her first role was the lead in a stage production of Pirandello’s Six Characters in Search of an Author.[3]

After winning a place at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School on a dare, she graduated in 1982 with a Diploma in Acting.[1][4]

Career

After graduating from drama school, Routledge landed the lead role of Laura in 1983 television film The Garden Party,[1][5] based on Catherine Mansfield’s short story.[3] This led to further television work, a stint in Theatre Corporate’s 'Theatre In Education' program, and a minor role in 1984 feature film Other Halves.[3]

Routledge came to fame as Joanne in 1985 cult sci-fi film The Quiet Earth, alongside Bruno Lawrence,[2][6] for which she was nominated for a Best Actress award.[3] The following year, she appeared opposite Lawrence once more in thriller Bridge to Nowhere,[7] seeing her nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award.[3]

Routledge also had roles in the films The Returning (1990) and Rain (2001). She played deluded mother Heather in 2005 short film Nothing Special.[8][1]

Routledge worked as a presenter on 1980s children's nature series Wildtrack.[1] She has also appeared in television commercials, radio dramas, and has performed as a country, western and blues singer.[1][3]

Awards

Year Work Award Category Result Ref.
1987 The Quiet Earth GOFTA Film and Television Awards Best Female Performance in a Leading Role – Film Nominated [9]
Bridge to Nowhere Nominated [9]

Filmography

Film

Year Title[10] Role Notes Ref.
1980 Don't Rubbish It Daughter Short film [1]
1984 Other Halves Paula [3][1]
1985 The Quiet Earth Joanne [1][2][6][3]
1986 Bridge to Nowhere Lise [1][7]
1990 The Returning Jessica [1][11]
1992 The Palm Reader Shirley Short film [1]
2001 Rain Heather [1]
Her Majesty Victoria Wakefield [11][1]
2005 Nothing Special Heather Short film [1]

Television

Year Title Role Note Ref.
1980–1984 Mortimer's Patch Various characters [1]
1981–1991 Wildtrack Presenter [1]
1983 The Garden Party Laura [1][5]
1987–1990 Gloss Leah [1]
1989–1990 Laugh INZ Various characters [1]
1992 Homeward Bound Charlie [1]
2000–2001 The Life & Times of Te Tutu Mrs Vole [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "Alison Routledge". NZ On Screen. Archived from the original on 11 June 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Mather, Mike (27 March 2020). "The Quiet Earth revisited: Life imitates art of science fiction film partially set in Hamilton". Stuff. Archived from the original on 10 April 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Alison Routledge". www.hermajestythemovie.com. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  4. ^ "Graduate". toiwhakaari.ac.nz. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  5. ^ a b "The Garden Party". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  6. ^ a b "The Quiet Earth". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Bridge to Nowhere". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  8. ^ "NOTHING SPECIAL". festival-cannes.com. 2005. Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Alison Routledge: Awards". NZ On Screen. 19 December 2025.
  10. ^ Karen, Kay (2002). "Alison Routledge". Karen Kay Mgmt Ltd. Archived from the original on 23 September 2006. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Alison Routledge". www.arovideo.co.nz. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
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