Melanie Nivison Oppenheimer, FASSA (born 9 November 1957) is an
Australian historian, who specialises in the history of volunteering,
and a former actress.Oppenheimer was born in Sydney, New South Wales,
and studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of New
England (UNE). When UNE opened a drama department, she "fell in love
with acting" and went on to enrol at the Webber Douglas Academy of
Dramatic Art in London before starting a career as an actress on
Australian television. She played Sarah Carson, the daughter of lead
character Jennifer Carson (played by Lorraine Bayly), on the
television series Carson's Law from 1984 to 1986.Oppenheimer returned
to UNE to complete a Master of Letters, and then a Doctor of
Philosophy at Macquarie University. She worked as a research assistant
in the history department of the University of Sydney, then held
associate professor positions at the University of Western Sydney and
the University of New England. Melanie Oppenheimer Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter