Margaret Umbers

Margaret Umbers is a New Zealander actress. After being kidnapped by Bruno Lawrence in Smash Palace (1981) and battling mutants in Death Warmed Up (1984), Margaret (aka Makareta) Umbers was one of the bandmembers on TV’s Heroes (1984-1986). An actor since age eight, she later acted and sang in Australia, before her character faked medical qualifications and tried to kill Chris Warner on Shortland Street (1992). These days Umbers sings in bands, and manages a Northland music studio.

Margaret Umbers is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 7 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Bridge to Nowhere (1986), Mr. Wrong (1986), Death Warmed Up (1984), Smash Palace (1981), Shortland Street (1992), E Street (1989), Midriff (2019). The recorded credits span 1981 to 2019, including 5 movies and 2 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.