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Acting

Jools Topp

Born
May 14, 1958 · Aged 68
Died
May 23, 2026
Place of birth
Huntly, New Zealand
Gender
Female
Movie credits
4
TV credits
3
Also known as (2)
  • Dame Julie Bethridge Topp
  • Topp Twins

Biography

Dame Julie Bethridge Topp DNZM (14 May 1958 – 23 May 2026) was a New Zealand entertainer. She was one half of the Topp Twins, a music comedy duo; the other member was her twin sister Lynda Topp. With her sister, she became one of New Zealand's best-known entertainers through live performances, television and film over several decades. They combined country and folk music, comedy, and political activism, and performed as original characters including Ken & Ken and Camp Mother and Camp Leader. The sisters were both appointed Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2018 Queen's…