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Valerie Kathleen Lehman AM (née Willis; born 15 March 1943) is an Australian actress and director, best known locally and internationally for her role as the antagonist "Top Dog" and self-styled Queen Bea Smith in the Australian TV series Prisoner (known internationally as Prisoner: Cell Block H) for the first five series from 1979 ...
Val Lehman is best known for playing Bea Smith in the long-running TV series Prisoner (1979-1983). She won three Logies and appeared in other TV shows and movies, such as Blue Heelers, Pizza and The Strange Calls.
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Oct 22, 2018 · The actor talks about the show's legacy as well as the upcoming cast reunion for a milestone anniversary.Get more out of your mornings with Studio 10 | 8.30a...
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Val Lehman is an Australian actress who played Bea Smith in the popular TV series Prisoner (1979). She won three Logies and appeared in other TV shows and movies, but struggled to find work after leaving Prisoner.
- March 15, 1943
Prisoner star Val Lehman looks back on her role as Bea Smith ahead of reunion. With the stars of the legendary Australian drama set to reunite for a very special event, one of the fan favourites offered some special insights into the show. By Michael Patrick.
Feb 9, 2024 · Val Lehman, the actress who played Bea Smith in Prisoner Cell Block H, shares her memories and stories of the iconic Aussie drama. Listen to the podcast episode and learn how she landed the role, how much of her is in Bea, and more.