STAGES Episode 637: LYNNE MCGRANGER

Lynne McGranger is one of Australia’s most beloved television personalities, best known for her iconic portrayal of Irene Roberts on Home and Away. A fixture on Australian screens for more than 30 years, Lynne became the longest-serving female cast member of any Australian television drama in 2014, cementing her status as a true TV icon. In 2025, after more than three decades on the series, Lynne made the difficult decision to farewell the much loved character and embark on an exciting new chapter in her career.

That same year, Lynne was awarded the prestigious Logie Awards Gold Logie and Silver Logie for Best Actress in a Drama, recognising her extraordinary contribution to Australian television and her enduring connection with audiences nationwide.

Born and raised in Sydney, Lynne originally trained as a primary school teacher, graduating from the Riverina College of Advanced Education in 1975. During her studies, she also won the college’s Best Actress award at the annual drama festival, an early sign of the successful performing career ahead. After several years of teaching, Lynne chose to pursue acting full-time and quickly established herself as a versatile performer across television, theatre, cabaret and musicals.

Beyond drama, Lynne has become a familiar and much-loved face across Australian entertainment television. She was runner-up on Dancing with the Stars on the Seven Network and regularly appeared as a guest host on The Daily Edition. In 2019, she starred alongside some of Australia’s favourite leading ladies in the television special Ladies Night. During the COVID lockdowns, Lynne turned her focus to writing, releasing her memoir Acting Up through Echo Publishing in 2021.

In 2026, Lynne returns to our screens in the brand-new series SHARK on Channel 9, appearing alongside five other well-known Australian personalities.

In 2024, Lynne stepped away briefly from Home and Away to star in the hit comedy musical The Grandparents Club, reprising the role again in 2025. She returns to the Club from November as ‘Christmas in the Grandparents Club tours along the East Coast.

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