Tammy MacIntosh

Tammy MacIntosh
Tammy At Her First Wentworth Con (2019)
Born	(1970-02-16) 16 February 1970 Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Other names	"Tam Tam" "Macca" "Tosh"
Education	Morley Senior High School, Girrawheen Senior High School, Mount Lawley Senior High School
Alma mater	Edith Cowan University (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts)
Occupation	Actress • Dancer (formerly)
Years active	1986–present
Known for	All Saints Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Wentworth
Height	163 m (534 ft 9 in)
Spouse	Mark Yeats ​ (m. 2005)​
Children	1

Tammy Irene MacIntosh, also known as Tammy MacIntosh (born 16 February 1970) is an Australian actress, and former dancer. In a career that spawn for over 40 years, she has been a very well-known and respected face of Australian TV, portraying characters such as Dr. Charlotte Beaumont in the long running Medical drama All Saints, Dr. Elizabeth "Mac" MacMillan in the Historical drama Miss FIsher's Murder Mysteries, and Jool in the American TV Sci-fi series Farscape. She is also known for her roles on countless television series, many of them being some of the most iconic soaps/shows brought by Australian television, such as The Flying Doctors, Police Rescue, Sea Patrol, the television film McLeod's Daughters which led to the acclaimed drama series of the same title. In 2015, MacIntosh would join the cast of the acclaimed Prison drama series Wentworth as Kaz Proctor, until her departure in June 2019. Till this day, the role of Kaz is the one that marked her the most, both professionaly and personally, due to the intensity of the character, and her complex, but touching, story.

Early and personal life

MacIntosh was born on 16 February 1970 in Perth, where she attended Morley Senior High School, Girrawheen Senior High School and Mount Lawley Senior High School. MacIntosh graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, a division of Edith Cowan University.

MacIntosh is married to Mark Yeats since 2005, and they have a son, Ben.

In an old Fact Sheet of MacIntosh, she reveals that she loves "any food", her favorite CD being from Anita Baker, her liking for water sports, hiking, and animals. She disliked being woken up, bad manners, and male egos.

Her favorite actors extend to names such as Michelle Pfeifer, Jodie Foster, Jessica Lange, and Barbara Hearshey.

Tammy's personality is, described by many fans that have crossed paths with her, "of an angel", due to how sweet, caring, and down to earth she is, but also being "extremely.goofy."

Career

MacIntosh started out as a reporter for children's show C'mon Kids, in South Australia, in 1986, at the age of 16.

MacIntosh has an extensive list of TV credits including The Flying Doctors (1990), Something in the Air (2000), Grass Roots (2000), Stingers (1999), Wildside (1997-1998), McLeod's Daughters (1996), G.P. (1995), The Feds III (1996) and Chances (1991). She was also a well-known face in her regular role of Kathy in Police Rescue (1992-1995). MacIntosh played a main character, Melissa in the first season of the BAFTA Award-winning BBC show, Jeopardy (2002).

In 1998, MacIntosh appeared in the detective series Good Guys, Bad Guys.

She had a recurring role on Sea Patrol portraying Commander Maxine "Knocker" White, and Doctor Amelia Ward in "Episode 9" of Crownies.

Macintosh's film and theatre credits include Police Rescue: The Movie, the Melbourne Theatre Company's Shark Fin Soup, the Sydney Theatre Company's Private Lives, the Ensemble Theatre's Blinded by the Sun and Sleeping Beauty.

Farscape

MacIntosh joined the science fiction television series Farscape in 2001, being cast as Jool (Joolushko Tunai Fenta Hovalis), a young Interion woman. She is arrogant, spoiled, and whiny, as she comes from a wealthy family and is not used to the harsh life in space. However, throughout the series, she matures and becomes a braver and more compassionate character.

She has advanced medical and scientific knowledge, making her a valuable asset to the crew. One of Jool’s unique traits is her supersonic scream, which can melt metal when she is scared or angry.

She made her first appearance in the third-season episode "Self-Inflicted Wounds Part I: Could'a, Would'a, Should'a", and her last appearance being at Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars in 2004.

All Saints

In 2002, MacIntosh was cast as Dr Charlotte Beaumont in the medical drama All Saints. Dr. Charlotte Beaumont is a brilliant and strong-willed surgeon with a sharp mind and a fierce dedication to her work. She has a confident and commanding presence. Her piercing gaze and composed demeanor make her stand out, but beneath her tough exterior, she has a deeply compassionate side. She is assertive, no-nonsense, and unafraid to challenge authority, making her a force to be reckoned with in the operating room. However, she is also deeply protective of her colleagues and patients, often putting others before herself. Dr. Charlotte Beaumont was one of the few explicitly queer women in Australian medical dramas, at the time, defining herself as a "very feminine and lesbian woman". She wasn’t defined by stereotypes or forced into a dramatic coming-out arc - her sexuality was simply a part of her character, handled with a level of subtlety that made her feel refreshingly real, all thanks to the writing of australian lesbian writer Sarah Walker - which, unfortunately, would have many steps back, as later on Charlotte would end up as a "straight character", due to Walker's departure, and conservative environment set by the executives. One of the biggest laments of many fans is the "what if" scenario between Charlotte and Bronwyn "Bron" Craig, played by Libby Tanner, and till today are extremely discussed, with 2024 marking the "Big Return" of the "Charwyn Movement" (a ship name that is the result of the mixing of "Charlotte" and "Bronwyn" - which MacIntosh admitted being her dream for them to be together in an instagram livestream in 2019)

MacIntosh took the role of Charlotte as she saw the character as a new challenge. She was initially contracted for six weeks. Of Charlotte, MacIntosh commented "she's been empowering to play. I felt much stronger and more confident in who I was than I had in a long time." MacIntosh became one of the show's longest serving cast members joining in series 5 and staying until its final season went off air.

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

Dr. Elizabeth Macmillan - better known as Dr. Mac - is a fiercely intelligent, no-nonsense medical professional and one of Phryne Fisher’s closest friends. As a woman in a male-dominated field and an openly queer character in the 1920's. Mac is a highly skilled physician, working in a time when women in medicine were still fighting for recognition. She’s practical, blunt, and incredibly competent, often assisting Phryne with medical insights during investigations. Her dedication to her work extends beyond just solving mysteries - she’s passionate about providing care to women and marginalized communities, refusing to let societal norms dictate her path.

Mac’s fashion sense is as bold as her personality - she favors masculine tailoring, crisp suits, a stark contrast to the more traditionally feminine attire of the other women in the series. Her androgynous style isn’t just a fashion statement; it’s a reflection of her refusal to conform to societal expectations.

Mac isn’t just Phryne’s trusted confidante - she represents queer resilience, independence, and strength. She exists in a time when queerness had to be hidden, yet she lives her truth as much as she can. Her character is a reminder that queer people have always been here, always existed, and always found ways to carve out space for themselves, even in the most restrictive eras.

Wentworth

MacIntosh was considered for the role of Bea Smith in prison drama Wentworth. She later joined the cast in the third season as vigilante Kaz Proctor, alongside actresses Pia Miranda and Libby Tanner.

Kaz Proctor, is one of Wentworth's most complex and morally conflicted leaders. She enters the prison as the leader of the Red Right Hand, an activist group dedicated to protecting women from violent men, but her journey transforms her into Top Dog - a role that tests her ideals, strength, and ultimately, her survival.

Kaz’s entire identity is shaped by her hatred of abusive men, a direct result of her horrific childhood. She suffered at the hands of her father, and rather than letting that break her, she turned her rage into a mission to protect other women. Her activism outside Wentworth made her a symbol of resistance, but inside the prison, her idealistic approach to leadership puts her at odds with the brutal reality of survival.

Despite her tough and sometimes ruthless exterior, Kaz has a deep sense of loyalty and justice. She genuinely cares about the women around her and tries to create a less violent environment in Wentworth. Unlike past Top Dogs, Kaz rules with principles rather than fear, but in a place like Wentworth, mercy is often seen as weakness.

Kaz’s reign as Top Dog is one of the most unpredictable in Wentworth’s history. She refuses to use extreme violence to maintain control, which earns her both respect and enemies. While some admire her attempt to make the prison safer, others - like Marie Winter - exploit her moral code and hesitation to strike first.

Her greatest strength is also her greatest weakness - she believes in justice and fairness, even in a world that thrives on manipulation and betrayal. She struggles with trust, constantly questioning the motives of those around her, which eventually isolates her from potential allies.

Kaz’s murder is one of the most shocking moments in Wentworth. After spending years fighting for others, she dies alone in the halls of a prison she once ruled. It’s a brutal, unjust fate for someone who genuinely wanted to make a difference, but in Wentworth, being good doesn’t mean you’ll survive.

Even in death, Kaz leaves a lasting impact. Her leadership, her unwavering dedication to protecting women, and her inner conflicts between justice and vengeance make her one of the most memorable and tragic characters in the show. She wasn’t just a warrior, she was a woman who fought until the very end.

Tammy would exit Wentworth in series 7 as the show begun to take a toll on her. Macintosh revealed the extent of filming would leave her 'crying while going on walks' and she would facetime her son every night during production. Tammy spoke with the production team at the end of series six to inform them that the upcoming seventh season would be her last as Kaz. During series seven Kaz dies in the fourth episode of season 7 in a horrific killing.

Macintosh would join several of her co-stars from Wentworth during 2022 and appeared at both a Screen Star Event in London and Birmingham and would also appear at many Wentworth Con fan conventions, constantly being a regular for the events.

Other projects

MacIntosh made a cameo appearance in The Drover's Wife (film) and appeared in The Longest Weekend. In 2024, Macintosh reunited with Guy Pearce in the film Inside.

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1994	Police Rescue	Const. Kathy Orland
1996	River Street	Sharon Pierce
	Whipping Boy	Seal
	McLeod's Daughters	Claire McLeod
2000	Better Than Sex	Girl F
2005	Repetition	Anell
2011	A Heartbeat Away	Grace Flack
	Sleeping Beauty	Work Colleague
2021 (22)	The Drovers Wife	Marti Murray	cameo
2022	The Longest Weekend	Sadie Palmer	feature film
2024 (25)	Inside	Colleen	Film

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref
1989-90	The Flying Doctors	Annie Rogers	Recurring role
1991	Chances	Mandy Foster	TV series
1992-93	Bingles	Stacy	Main role
1992-95	Police Rescue	Const. Kathy Orland	Main role
1993	The Feds: Betrayal	Nicola Bass	TV film
1995	G.P.	Joanna Lalor	Episode: "One for the Road"
1997-98	Wildside	Det. Kim Devlin	Recurring role
1998	Good Guys, Bad Guys	Holly Swift	Episode: "You Light Up My Wife"
1999	Stingers	Karen Jones	Episode: "Full Term"
2000	Grass Roots	Marilyn Hennessy	Recurring role
	Something in the Air	Christine Rutherford	Recurring role
2001-02	Farscape	Joolushko 'Jool' Tunai Fenta Hovalis	Recurring role
2002	Jeopardy	Melissa	Recurring role
2002-09	All Saints	Dr. Charlotte Beaumont	Main role
2004	Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars	Joolushko 'Jool' Tunai Fenta Hovalis	TV miniseries
2010-11	Sea Patrol	CMDR Maxine "Knocker" White	Recurring role
2011	East West 101	Sally Wilson	Episode: "Heart of Darkness"
	Crownies	Dr. Amelia Ward	Episode: "1.9"
2012-15	Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries	Dr. Elizabeth "Mac" Macmillan	Recurring role
2015–2019	Wentworth	Karen "Kaz" Proctor	Recurring (Season 3), Main (Seasons 4–7)
2019	Wentworth: Behind the Bars	Self	TV Special

Theatre

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1998	Blinded by the Sun		Playhouse Theatre
	Private Lives		Sydney Theatre Company
	Shark Fin Soup		Melbourne Theatre Company

External links

• Tammy MacIntosh at IMDb