Taya Straton (27 November 1960 – 26 February 1996) was an Australian actress, who remains best known for her roles in serials and soap opera including Prisoner in 1986, during the final season as Rose "Spider" Simpson. She also had smaller roles in A Country Practice and The Flying Doctors. She died by suicide in February 1996.

Taya Straton
Born(1960-11-27)27 November 1960
Died26 February 1996(1996-02-26) (aged 35)
Australia
OccupationActress

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Notes
1987 Slate, Wyn & Me Pippa
1990 Aya Tina

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes
1986 The Flying Doctors Margie Cooke Episode: "Do You Read Me?"
1986 Prisoner Rose "Spider" Simpson 38 episodes
1986 Elliott Loves Diana Diana Television short
1988 Rafferty's Rules Amanda Kurtz Episode: "Freedom"
1988 Always Afternoon Alisa 4 episodes
1988 A Country Practice Amanda Fowler 2 episodes
1989 Inside Running Susan-Elizabeth Wallberg 19 episodes
1992 Bony Elizabeth Episode: "Under the Influence"
1995 Janus Sharon Clarke Episode: "Intent to Permanently Deprive"

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