Saskia Burmeister Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Saskia Burmeister is an Australian actress best known for her work in film and television.

She gained widespread recognition for her performances as Erica Yurken in Hating Alison Ashley and Lieutenant Nikki Caetano in Sea Patrol.

Burmeister has also appeared in acclaimed productions including Ned Kelly, The Jammed, Wicked Science, Home and Away, and Blue Heelers, earning praise for her versatility as a dramatic actress.

Saskia Burmeister
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Saskia Burmeister
Born:	12 February 1985 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality:	Australian
Ethnicity:	White Australian
Height:	1.69m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Burmeister
Siblings:	Martika Sullivan
Spouse:	Jamie Croft (2008)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Jackson Jay Croft, Bodhi Phoenix Croft
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Saskia Burmeister was born on 12 February 1985 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and spent much of her childhood in Bellingen on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. She was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Burmeister, both of whom worked as photographers, with her mother also working as a producer.

She has a sister, actress Martika Sullivan, who also pursued a career in the entertainment industry.

Saskia Burmeister attended Mosman High School in Sydney before undertaking professional acting training at the Australian Theatre for Young People. Her education and theatrical experience provided a strong foundation for her successful transition into film and television. Burmeister is of White Australian ethnicity, and her family background reflects a Christian upbringing.

Career

Saskia Burmeister began her professional acting career while still in her teens, making early appearances in television before securing film roles in The Pact and Ned Kelly. She gained significant recognition after portraying Erica Yurken in the comedy film Hating Alison Ashley, a performance that earned her an Australian Film Institute Award nomination for Best Lead Actress.

Her breakthrough continued with memorable roles in Blue Heelers and Sea Patrol, where she portrayed Lieutenant Nikki Caetano.

Burmeister continued to expand her career with appearances in The Jammed, Storage, Home and Away, Underbelly: Razor, Black & White & Sex, and Tricky Business. Her performance in Blue Heelers earned her the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama, while The Jammed brought another major award nomination.

Through consistent performances across Australian film and television, she has established herself as one of the country’s respected screen actresses.

Awards and Nominations

• Australian Film Institute Award – Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama (Blue Heelers) – Winner (2006)
• Australian Film Institute Award – Best Lead Actress (Hating Alison Ashley) – Nominated (2005)
• Australian Film Institute Award – Best Supporting Actress (The Jammed) – Nominated (2008)
• Film Critics Circle of Australia Award – Best Supporting Actress (The Jammed) – Nominated (2008)

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: Saskia Burmeister

Personal Life

Saskia Burmeister, 41 years old and standing 1.69m tall, has been married to Australian actor Jamie Croft since February 2008 after the pair began dating following their collaboration on The Pact.

Together they have two sons, Jackson Jay Croft, born in 2012, and Bodhi Phoenix Croft, born in 2014. She maintains a relatively private family life while balancing motherhood with her work in the Australian entertainment industry.

Net Worth

Saskia Burmeister has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her income has been earned primarily through her acting career in film and television, with notable roles in several successful Australian productions.

Additional earnings have come from television appearances, endorsements, and other entertainment-related projects developed throughout her career.

Filmography

• The Junction Boys (2002)
• Ned Kelly (2003)
• The Pact (2003)
• Thunderstruck (2004)
• Jewboy (2005)
• Hating Alison Ashley (2005)
• The Glenmoore Job (2005)
• The Jammed (2007)
• Kind of Man (2009)
• Storage (2009)
• Rampage (2010)
• Cold Sore (2011)
• Black & White & Sex (2012)

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