Pamela Rabe (born April 30, 1959) is a Canadian / Australian stage, television and film actor and theatre director. A graduate from the Playhouse Acting School, in Vancouver, Pamela Rabe is one of Australia's most highly regarded and awarded actors. She is best known for her appearances in the films Cosi, Sirens and Paradise Road. She was born in Ontario, Canada, though she has long resided and worked in Australia.