Rhonda Burchmore

Born in Sydney, Rhonda Burchmore has performed since the age of two and became internationally known as Kate in the 1982 film The Pirate Movie. Her stage breakthrough came in 1988's Sugar Babies, first in Australia and then in London's West End opposite Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller. David Atkins created a role for her in the tap musical Hot Shoe Shuffle, and in 1997 she opened Melbourne's Crown Casino with her own spectacular Red Hot & Rhonda.

A mainstay of Australian musical theatre, her credits range from Mame and Annie Get Your Gun to Tanya in Mamma Mia!, Hairspray (2022–23), Sister Act (2024–25) and Countess Lily in the 2025 Australian premiere of Anastasia. A celebrated cabaret performer and recording artist, she was appointed OAM in 2014. On screen she has been a variety-TV regular and placed third on I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2020.

Rhonda Burchmore is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 17 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Wedding Party (2010), Da Kath & Kim Code (2005), 20 to 1 (2005), The Pirate Movie (1982), The Flying Doctors (1986), Spicks and Specks (2005), I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here! (2015), Love Child (2014). The recorded credits span 1982 to 2024, including 9 movies and 8 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.