Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actress, Writer, Director |
Birth Year | 1987 |
Birth Place | Wellington, New Zealand, New Zealand |
Age | 36 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Education | Wellington East Girls' College Wellington High School Toi Whakaari |
Occupation | Actress |
Parent(s) | Gaylene Preston and Jonathan Crayford |
Awards | Logie Award for Most Outstanding Newcomer (2012) |
Net worth
Chelsie Preston Crayford, a talented Actress, Writer, and Director hailing from New Zealand, has garnered significant recognition in the entertainment industry. As of 2024, her estimated net worth ranges between $100,000 to $1 million. With her versatile skills and passion for her craft, Chelsie has captivated audiences across various mediums, showcasing her talents in both film and television. Her dedication and commitment have undoubtedly played a pivotal role in her success, solidifying her status as a prominent figure within the industry. Whether it be through her captivating performances or thought-provoking writing and directing, Chelsie continues to leave a lasting impact on both the local and international stage.
Biography/Timeline
Preston Crayford played a guest role in the soap opera Shortland Street in 2003, and made her feature film debut in the comedy Eagle vs Shark in 2007. In 2009, she played a major role in the TV series The Cult. In 2011, she played brothel madam Tilly Devine in the Australian crime drama Underbelly: Razor, a role for which she won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding Newcomer at the 2012 Logie Awards.
Preston Crayford was born in Wellington to film maker Gaylene Preston and musician Jonathan Crayford. Apart from appearing in a water safety commercial at the age of four, her acting debut was at the age of 13 in the New Zealand-made TV series A Twist in the Tale starring william Shatner. Several years later, her performance in a stage production was praised by Ian McKellen, encouraging her to pursue an acting career and enrol in the Toi Whakaari national drama school from 2006 to 2008.
Since then she has appeared in an ABC TV adaptation of The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, in Hope and Wire (a mini-series produced by her mother about the 2010 Canterbury earthquake), and as government communications advisor Sophie Walsh in the Australian techno-thriller The Code.