Elli Maclure, a talented actress, embarked on her professional acting journey in 1969 by starring in a US television pilot for Screen Gems. Throughout her illustrious career, she has taken on lead and supporting roles in feature films, television, and theater productions, making appearances in numerous series, pilots, and guest roles in her native Australia, Europe, and the USA.
Maclure has had the privilege of working with esteemed directors such as John Cassavetes, Peter Bogdanovich, Francis Ford Coppola, Mike Robe, Peter Weir, Simon Wincer, George Miller, and Tim Burstall. Her on-screen collaborations have included performances alongside notable actors like Gena Rowlands, Jon Voight, Alberto Sordi, Claudia Cardinale, and Antonio Ferrandis in Italian and Spanish feature films.
In 1990, Maclure expanded her acting endeavors by coaching young professional actors in Los Angeles under her birth name, Christine McClure. Her students have gone on to achieve significant success, earning nominations for an Oscar, Daytime Emmy, and multiple Young Artists Awards. Many of her students have also landed lead and supporting roles in feature films, television, soaps, and theater productions.
Maclure's coaching clients have had the opportunity to work with acclaimed directors such as Sofia Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, Nancy Meyers, Tony Scott, Steven Soderberg, Robert Zemeckis, and The Coen Brothers, among others. Her impressive network and expertise have undoubtedly contributed to the success of her students in the competitive entertainment industry.