Penny Cilliers
| Penny Cilliers | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 13, 1977 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor |
| 📆 Years active | 1978–present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Jonathan Brandis (m. 2003; his death 2003) Desmond Harrington (m. 2003) |
Penny Cilliers (born November 13, 1977) is an American actress and singer. She made her feature film debut in a supporting part in the musical A Chorus Line (1985), portraying Ellie who wears a pink gown with gloves. She is best known for Nurse Gloria Cillin in Where will my feet take me today? franchise, St. Bear's Dolls Hospital, The Wiggles World Show, Bananas in Pyjamas and St. Bear's Town.
Early life[edit]
Penny Cilliers was born on November 13, 1977 in Houston, Texas, the third child of Veronica (born 1947) and and Aaron Cilliers (1944–2023) and she has siblings Gregory (born March 21, 1971), Leslie (December 21, 1974) who married Zachary Goodson on March 30, 1998, James (September 2, 1980), Carrie (June 15, 1983), her twin siblings Brittany and Randall (born October 19, 1986) and Sheldon (born December 21, 1989). As a baby, she began her career as a child model for Gap. At the age of four, Cilliers began acting in television commercials.
Career[edit]
1986–2002: Early career[edit]
Cilliers began performing as a child with her siblings.
2003–present: Adult stardom of children’s show[edit]
Cilliers aspiring to be her favorite stars Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Edith Piaf, Judy Garland, Dalida, Diana Krall, Madonna, and Kylie Minogue.
Personal life[edit]
On November 3, 2003, Cilliers married Jonathan Brandis until his death on November 12, 2003, one week after her wedding, and a day before her 26th birthday.
On November 23, 2003, Cillers married Desmond Harrington and have children: Edith (born July 6, 2004), Maggie (born October 5, 2006), Desmond Jr. (born June 25, 2011), and her twin children Eric and Nellie (born December 21, 2013).
Cultural references[edit]
Since 2003, Where will my feet take me today? franchise, introduced a puppet character named after Cilliers. In the series, Nurse Penny Cillin is a traditional rag doll nurse. Cilliers appeared with her namesake puppet.
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | A Chorus Line | Ellie | film debut |
| 1986 | ‘Round Midnight | Dorothy | |
| 1989 | Tap | Jane | |
| 1990 | Personality | Vanessa | |
| 1992 | Wee Sing in the Marvelous Musical Mansion | Mitzi Moderato | |
| 2002 | The Wiggles World Gang Movie | Nurse Gloria Cillin | |
| 2004 | Bananas in Pyjamas: A Very Colorful Musical | Nurse Gloria Cillin | |
| 2006 | Magic Kid | Nurse Gloria Cillin | |
| 2011 | Magic Kid 2 | Nurse Gloria Cillin | |
| 2014 | Magic Kid 3 | Nurse Gloria Cillin | |
| 2022 | Blue's Big City Adventure | Maggie |
TV Shows[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–present | Where will my feet take me today? | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Various characters | |
| 2003–present | Bananas in Pyjamas | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Various characters | |
| The Wiggles World Gang Show | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Various characters | ||
| 2003 | Wish Fairies | Nurse Gloria Cillin | TV Movie |
| 2004–present | St. Bear’s Town | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Various characters | |
| St. Bear's Dolls Hospital | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Various characters | ||
| The Kindergarten Helpers | Nurse Gloria Cillin | ||
| Madeline Music | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Various characters | ||
| 2005–present | Lucy the Activity Girl | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Various characters | |
| Sammy the Science Boy | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Various characters | ||
| Tabitha Tapson | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Various characters | ||
| 2005 | Nurse Penny Cillin Showtime | Nurse Gloria Cillin | TV Movie |
| Christmas at St Bear’s Dolls Hospital | Nurse Gloria Cillin | TV Movie | |
| 2006–present | Puzzle City Wonderland Gang | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Various characters | |
| Jazz Town Gang | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Various characters | ||
| 2006 | Bumping and a-Jumping | Nurse Gloria Cillin, Penguin | TV Movie |
| 2007 | Nurse Penny Cillin Showtime 2 | Nurse Gloria Cillin | TV Movie |
| 2016 | Nurse Penny Cillin Showtime 3 | Nurse Gloria Cillin | TV Movie |
Video Games[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Wish Fairies | Nurse Gloria Cillin | |
| 2003–present | Nurse Penny Cillin Showtime | Nurse Gloria Cillin | |
| Puzzle City Music Party | Nurse Gloria Cillin | ||
| Puzzle City Arcade | Nurse Gloria Cillin | ||
| 2006 | Magic Kid | Nurse Gloria Cillin | |
| Bumping and a-Jumping | Nurse Gloria Cillin | ||
| 2007 | Bananas In Pyjamas: It’s Dance Time! | Nurse Gloria Cillin | |
| 2008 | Welcome to St. Bear’s Town | Nurse Gloria Cillin | |
| 2011 | Magic Kid 2 | Nurse Gloria Cillin | |
| 2014 | Magic Kid 3 | Nurse Gloria Cillin |
Stage[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Theater | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | ||||
| 1995 | ||||
| 1996 | ||||
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| 2004 | ||||
