Jools Topp
- Acting
- May 14, 1958 · Huntly, New Zealand
- May 23, 2026
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 Birthday Honours.
Known for
Filmography
- Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here · Self
- Topp Class: A Topp Twins Tribute Concert · Self
- Anika Moa Unleashed · Self
- Poi E: The Story of Our Song · Self
- The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls · Self
- The Topp Twins · Self/Various
- The Topp Twins TV Special · Self