Perry Mooney

Bio

Perry Mooney is a proud First Nations person with Yuwi/South Sea Islander heritage and a passion for interesting storytelling. With previous experience in fashion and arts education, Mooney has had no formal acting training but her work expands across all mediums.   She is currently most well known for her leading roles in Population 11 (Stan/Lionsgate), directed by Trent O’Donnell, and Gold Diggers (ABC/CBS), directors including Helena Brooks and Bjorn Stewart.  Most recently she has had roles in Two Years Later (Paramount), directed by Emma Freeman and Reckless (SBS/BBC), directed by Beck Cole.  Other television roles include BlakBall (ABC), and Troppo (ABC/EQ Media).

Perry’s film credits include The Lost Tiger, The Muse, and Hearts Down Under. On stage, roles include Jane Bennett in Pride and Prejudice (Queensland Theatre Company), Ellen in Tiddas (La Boite), Maddie in Face-To-Face (QPAC), and Grace in the award-winning Queens City (Blak Social).

Recognised for her standout performances, Perry was named a ‘Rising Star in 2023’ by the Casting Guild of Australia and received the Matilda Award for Best Emerging Artist in 2022 for her performance in Queens City.  Perry continues to establish herself as a dynamic and versatile performer, dedicated to telling bold, heartfelt, and culturally rich stories across screen and stage.