Heidi Arena

Bio

Heidi Arena is one of Australia’s most versatile and well-loved performers, with a career spanning television, film and theatre. Since graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney in 2001 with a Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting), Heidi has become known for her distinctive comedic flair, impeccable character work and extraordinary versatility across a wide range of roles. A hugely respected performer in both comedy and drama, not only is Heidi known for her razor-sharp comic timing but also her ability to deliver nuanced and compelling dramatic performances.

Her television credits include leading roles in The Librarians, Audrey’s Kitchen, the Logie Award-winning Little Lunch and The InBESTigators, as well as every series of the award-winning Thank God You’re Here. Her extensive screen work also includes, most recently, Dear Life, as well as Fisk, Gold Diggers, Love Me, Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries, Jack Irish, It’s a Date, Get Krack!n, Shantaram, True Story with Hamish & Andy, Upper Middle Bogan, Offspring, Mad as Hell, Back in Very Small Business, The Dr Blake Mysteries, Fat Tony & Co and Last Man Standing. Heidi also co-created and starred in Part-Time Private Eyes. Her film credits include Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows, Now Add Honey, Emo the Musical and Spirit of the Game.

Alongside her screen work, Heidi has maintained a strong presence on stage, regularly collaborating with Melbourne Theatre Company in productions including Admissions, The Other Place, Born Yesterday, The Drowsy Chaperone and the award-winning August: Osage County. She has also appeared in Eddie Perfect’s satire The Beast and, most recently, played Shakespeare in Essential Theatre’s production of Emilia.

With her exceptional dramatic range and distinctive comic sensibility Heidi continues to be a much-loved and highly respected presence across Australian screen and stage.