Elizabeth McRae

Veteran actor Elizabeth McRae, NZOM, is probably best-known for her long-running role as Shortland Street receptionist Marjorie Brasch. Alongside her work as a theatre actor and voice coach, her screen work includes leading roles in the Return Journey episode of anthology series About Face, and Nancy Brunning short Journey to Ihipa.

There’s a lot of respect for Mum around here ... people feel very fondly towards her because she’s a lot of fun, but she’s also a very caring person. Actor Katherine McRae, on working with her mother Elizabeth on Shortland Street.