Lynne McGranger
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Lynne McGranger

Lynne McGranger is an Australian actress best known for her role as Irene Roberts on the popular soap opera Home and Away. She is the second-longest serving cast member after Ray Meagher. She joined the series in 1993, taking over from actress Jacquy Phillips who originally portrayed the character of Irene from 1991 to 1992. As of 2021, McGranger is the longest serving female cast member of a television soap opera in Australia after playing the role for over 28 years.

Lynne’s online following has seen her front campaigns for brands such as Optus, 20th Century Fox, Hello Fresh, Black Pepper Clothing and Australian Hearing Week. She is a proud ambassador for Save Our Sons (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy), Childfund Australia, and is a devoted supporter and ambassador for the AFL’s Sydney Swans.

Books by Lynne McGranger

Lynne McGranger Articles

Warm, Witty and Wise: Read an Extract from Acting Up: Me, Myself & Irene by Lynne McGranger

Review | Extract

10 November 2021

Warm, Witty and Wise: Read an Extract from Acting Up: Me, Myself & Irene by Lynne McGranger

    Entertaining, Effortless Storytelling: Read Our Review of Acting Up: Me, Myself & Irene by Lynne McGranger

    Review | Our Review

    8 November 2021

    Entertaining, Effortless Storytelling: Read Our Review of Acting Up: Me, Myself & Irene by Lynne McGranger