Veteran actor Elizabeth McRae, NZOM, has been acting on screen since seventies Commonwealth Games drama The Games Affair. McRae is arguably best-known for a long-running role as Shortland Street receptionist Marjorie Brasch. Alongside many supporting parts, and work as a narrator and voice coach, she was seen in the Return Journey episode of anthology series About Face, short film Journey to Ihipa, and bio-pic Iris. In camp comedy All About Reinalda, she plays the Prime Minister.
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.