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Australia Kellie Crawford has established a diverse career as an entertainer, transitioning from an actress and pop singer to a beloved children's performer and television personality.
Kellie Crawford was an original member of Hi-5, a children's pop music group that entertained and educated preschool children through music, movement, and play. She was a key performer from 1998 to 2008, featured in segments like 'Word Play'.
Following her exit from Hi-5, Kellie Crawford was featured in a cover story for Ralph magazine. This photoshoot contributed to increased sales for the publication.
Kellie Crawford served as a judge for the Seven Network's talent program 'All Together Now' during its first series.
Kellie Crawford works for CaSPA, a performing arts group for Catholic Schools in Sydney, where she mentors young performers and assists with stage and logistics.
Kellie Crawford, born Kellie Lynn Hoggart on May 1, 1974, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, began her career in entertainment as a teenager, appearing in Pizza Hut commercials. In 1991, at the age of 17, she co-formed the pop music act The Teen Queens alongside Liza Witt and Roxanne Clarke. The group achieved success between 1992 and 1993, releasing three singles that reached the top ten on the ARIA charts. Following the disbandment of The Teen Queens in 1993, Crawford continued to pursue acting roles in television and film, in addition to further commercial work.
Crawford’s career took a significant turn in 1998 when she was selected as an original member of the Australian children’s musical group and television show, Hi-5. As the most experienced performer in the initial lineup, she became a prominent figure in the show, particularly through her segment “Word Play” with her puppet companion, Chats. This segment focused on developing language skills and sound recognition for preschool audiences. She remained with Hi-5 for a decade, departing in October 2008 alongside fellow cast member Nathan Foley. Her commitment to children’s entertainment marked a key period in her professional life, touring and performing in numerous episodes of the series.
After leaving Hi-5, Crawford explored opportunities beyond children’s programming. In 2018, she returned to television as a judge on the Seven Network’s talent program, “All Together Now.” Since 2019, Crawford has focused on freelance work as a voice-over artist and television actress, based initially in Melbourne and now in Sydney. She is represented by Williams Management for acting and EM Voices for voice-over work, continuing to engage with various aspects of the entertainment industry.
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