- For a different person of this name, see Jane Turner (FBI whistleblower)
Jane Turner (born 7 June 1961, Melbourne) is an Australian actress, comedian and Logie Award winning Comedy writer. Turner has appeared in many popular Australian TV programs, namely Prisoner (aka Prisoner Cell Block H) in a straight dramatic role, with comedy roles in sketch comedy programs The D-Generation, Fast Forward, Full Frontal, Big Girl's Blouse and Something Stupid. In Fast Forward Jane Turner played such roles as
- Bobbie Battista
- Sveta
- Foccacia (Clubbed Out)
- Allison (MTV host)
- Ita Buttrose
- Sophie Lee (Australian actress)
- Karen Moregold (Astrologer)
On Fast Forward Jane Turner (Svetta) recorded a song with Peter Moon (Victor), called "Don't Do Your Soviet Bloc" In the 2000s Jane Turner has received accolades for her performance in Kath & Kim, a Seven Network (originally ABC) comedy series which she created, wrote, produced and starred in with her long time friend and collaborator, Gina Riley. Kath & Kim became the most successful ABC syndicated show in Australian television history. Turner plays Kath, one of the leading roles in the show and Prue, an extra in the show who appears in some episodes as a shop keeper at the Fountain Gate Shopping Centre.
