Panda Lisner


Panda Lisner was an Australian television presenter, most notable for her work during the early days of Australian television.
Lisner is arguably best known for her time as a "barrel girl" on variety show, In Melbourne Tonight.

Personal life

She was born in Claremont, Western Australia. Her first marriage to actor Francois Lisner ended in divorce in 1959. In 1961, Panda Lisner married American entertainer Jimmy Allen and relocated to the United States of America.

Career

Apart from In Melbourne Tonight, Lisner also appeared on Astor Showcase, The Bob Dyer Show, The Panda Show, Merry Go Round and The Happy Show.

Logie awards

During her television career, she won a number of Logie Awards including the TV Star of the Year Award at the first Australian television awards ceremony in 1959. Lisner was also awarded Logies for being Best Female Personality in 1960, Most Popular Female in 1961 and Most Popular Female in 1963.

Popular culture

Australian actress Kate Doherty portrayed Lisner in the 2007 biographical film about Graham Kennedy, The King.
Lisner moved back to Australia before she died in 2011.

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