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Krissy Stanley | |
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| Born | Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, actress and producer |
| Years active | 1985–Present |
| Spouse | John Stanley (1985–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | https://krisstanley.com/ |
Kristine Stanley also known as Krissy Stanley, is an Australian comedian, actress and producer known for her eccentricity.[1][2][3] She is best known for appearing on television series Better Homes and Gardens, The Living Room, Bondi Vet, Housos, Darradong Local Council and The Mole among others.[4][5] Stanley is known locally as the 'Bird Lady' by South Sydney residents.[6] For two decades, she has been performing a traveling animal therapy comedy show called ‘Kris Feathered Friends’ in aged care facilities across Australia.[1][4][7][8]
Career
[edit]Stanley started her career as a car saleswoman before featuring on reality TV in the 80's and 90s; she has since featured in a number of television shows as an actress and herself.[5]
Stanley has been running Kris Feathered Friends as a charity show for aged care residents and people in hospitals.[2] She started doing shows with the desire to “put colour and laughter into aged care” due to the loneliness, isolation and mental health epidemic amongst older Australians.[4][9][10] Her shows have a 12-month waitlist and she has performed over 6000 shows.[2] Stanley appeared with Harry Cooper on Better Homes and Gardens, featuring Chicken therapy.[1] Her live bird comedy shows feature non-toxic dyed birds which include Silkie chickens, rescue parrots, Fantail pigeons and rabbits.[1][2] Stanley has also appeared on Bondi Vet and The Living Room with Chris Brown and her birds.[2]
Stanley was featured in 100 Pictures, 100 Stories photo series by Chrissie Hall and Deb Morgan.[11] Her portrait has been entered in the Archibald Prize, National Photographic Portrait Prize and was a semi finalists for the HeadOn photographic Portrait Prize which was displayed at the Sydney Museum.[12]
Produced by Stanley and directed by Thomas Grainger, short documentary film ‘Adventure before Dementia', follows Stanley's work with birds in care homes, eccentricity and hanging out with her friends such as Tziporah Malkah, Christa and Charles Billich.[13][14][15] It was aired at Tropfest and won Best Documentary at the Sanctuary Film Festival.[14]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Darradong Local Council | Bronwyn Abbot[5] | Television series | 8 episodes |
| 2023 | The Living Room | Herself[16] | Feature interview | Chatting with Dr Chris Brown |
| 2019 | The Morning Show | Herself[17][18] | Feature Interview | Krissy & Ziggy Macaw |
| 2019 | Fat Pizza: Back in Business | Pool Lady[5] | Television series | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Better Homes and Gardens | Herself[1] | Feature Interview | Chicken Therapy with Dr Harry Cooper |
| 2018 | Adventure Before Dementia | Talent and Producer | Short Film | |
| 2015 | Bondi Vet | Herself[5] | Feature Interview | |
| 2011 | Housos | Pub Patron[5] | Television series | 9 episodes |
| 2008 | Swift and Shift Couriers | Drunk Lady[5] | Television series | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Fat Pizza | DJBJ’S Mum and Crying Lady[5] | Television series | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Today Tonight | Herself[19] | Feature Interview | |
| 2003 | The Mole | Herself[19] | Reality TV | |
| 2003 | All Saints | Tea Lady[5] | Television series | 1 episode |
| 1999 | Two Hands | Background Lady[5] | Feature Film | |
| 1998 | Changing Rooms | Herself[19][20] | Reality TV | |
| 1998 | Hot Streak | Herself[21] | Reality TV | |
| 1985 | Perfect Match | Herself[19][22] | Reality TV | |
| 1967 | Blind Date | Herself[2] | Reality TV |
Personal life
[edit]Stanley was ill as a child and at age 5 was diagnosed with malnutrition which led to an eye condition where she lost her sight in her left eye; she grew up in a single mother household.[2] She grew up in Camden, hated school and was expelled from Camden High School for setting fire to the lockers.[2]
Stanley lives in Sydney with her husband John Stanley whom she married on 7 Dec 1985 and has a son who is a YouTuber and artist.[6][19][23][24]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Chook therapy". Better Homes and Gardens. March 1, 2019. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Mike Goldman On The Mike: Kris Stanley on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Krissy Stanley". Mike Goldman. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ a b c "Kris Stanley brings feathered friends to Goulburn | RFBI". rfbi.com.au. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Kristine Stanley | Actress". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ a b "Kris and her feathered friends selling Oyster Bay home". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. August 4, 2021. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Facts about birds that will astound you!". Media Animal TV. September 21, 2015. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ Benton, Toni (May 31, 2019). "Q & A with Kris Stanley, and Her Fabulous Feathered Friends". Somerzby. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ Benton, Toni (2019-05-31). "Q & A with Kris Stanley, and Her Fabulous Feathered Friends". Somerzby. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Mental health of older adults". www.who.int. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "100 Pictures, 100 Stories by Chrissie Hall and Deb Morgan - Capture magazine". www.capturemag.com.au. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Purple World Productions (2019-01-20). Adventure Before Dementia - Documentary Film. Retrieved 2024-07-30 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Kolimar, Eva (2018-09-21). "Botox, beauty and booze in new show starring shire gal". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ www.pozible.com https://www.pozible.com/project/adventure-before-dementia-film. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Passion for Fashion (2024-07-30). Kris Stanley on Bondi Vet with Chickens 2023. Retrieved 2024-07-30 – via YouTube.
- ^ John Stanley (2023-07-08). Krissy & Ziggy the Macaw on The Morning Show 2019. Retrieved 2024-07-30 – via YouTube.
- ^ Krissy Stanley's Feathered Friends | Krissy Stanley's brightening up the faces of folks in retirement villages with her incredibly colourful friends, and she joins us with her newest... | By The Morning ShowFacebook. Retrieved 2024-07-30 – via www.facebook.com.
- ^ a b c d e John Stanley (2016-12-30). Kris Stanley TV Addict 2003. Retrieved 2024-07-30 – via YouTube.
- ^ John Stanley (2017-01-01). Changing Rooms 1998. Retrieved 2024-07-30 – via YouTube.
- ^ John Stanley (2018-12-28). Hot Streak 1998 Ch7. Retrieved 2024-07-30 – via YouTube.
- ^ John Stanley (2019-02-17). Perfect Match 1985 (Winning couple returns after show credits). Retrieved 2024-07-30 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Cosplay Chris". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Kristine Stanley介绍_图片_作品-猫眼电影". m.maoyan.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
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