Annalise Kratz
| Annalise Hartman | |||||||||
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| Neighbours character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Kimberley Davies | ||||||||
| Duration | 1993–1996, 2005 | ||||||||
| First appearance | 15 January 1993 | ||||||||
| Last appearance | 29 July 2005 | ||||||||
| Introduced by | Alan Coleman (1993) Ric Pellizerri (2005) |
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| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||
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| Occupation | Student at Erinsborough High (1993) Chambermaid (1993) Barmaid (1993) Poet (1994) The Hungry Bite Cafe assistant and manager (1994–1995) Co-owner of Anna-Jo Promotions (1995-96) Documentary maker |
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| Home | London | ||||||||
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| Father | Tony Hartman |
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| Mother | Fiona Hartman |
| Half-sisters | Joanna Hartman |
| Husband | Sam Kratz (2000–) |
Annalise Kratz (née Hartman) is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Kimberley Davies. She debuted on-screen in the episode airing on 15 January 1993 and departed on 31 January 1996, and a brief return in July 2005. Annalise has often been portrayed as having a conniving persona. Her notable storylines have included a cancer scare, surviving a plane crash and being jilted at the altar on her wedding day. The character has been noted for her many relationships, which also saw her dubbed by media sources as a "man-magnet" and a "blonde bombshell."
Neighbours producers spotted Davies when she was out one night with her then boyfriend, Scott Michaelson (who played Brad Willis). They believed she would be perfect for a role in the show and offered her the part of Annalise. In 1996 Davies decided to quit the serial to pursue other projects. In 2005 Davies was approached by producers to return for the 20th anniversary. Davies was initially unsure about returning, citing recently having had a baby, but she later made the decision to return, stating: "Then I thought back over my whole time there and remembered what a fun, positive experience it was. So I decided why not, it’ll be great to see everyone again."
In her early days Annalise had manipulative tendencies and was used to getting what she wanted. In 2005 upon Annalise's return Davies spoke of how Annalise's personality has progressed stating: "Annalise is more settled, she’s still got her conniving ways about her and knows how to be a bitch. But she’s happy in her personal life – she’s married to Sam and very much in love with him, and very happy in her career. She’s now working for the BBC and is making a documentary about Ramsay Street – that’s why she’s back." Annalise's "not so nice" attitude resulted in viewers being unpleasant to Davies.
Annalise arrives at Number 24 Ramsay Street when her friend Beth Brennan (Natalie Imbruglia) introduces her to her landlord, Lou Carpenter (Tom Oliver) introduces her as a prospective tenant. Lou is instantly taken with Annalise and invites her to move in with him, Beth and Cameron Hudson (Benjamin Grant Mitchell). Lou and Annalise begin a relationship and when Annalise's mother Fiona (Suzanne Dudley) arrives, she informs Lou that her daughter is only 17 years old. Lou and Annalise break up after Annalise is seen kissing another man. Fiona then encourages Annalise to return to High School and finish Year 12. Annalise tries to seduce her teacher Wayne Duncan (Jonathon Sammy-Lee) but he rejects her. Scorned, Annalise invents a lie that Wayne had sexually harassed her. She only admits the truth when it looks like Wayne will be fired and apologises to him.
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