Actor
Ruth Cracknell
6 Jul 1925Born
13 May 2002Died
76Age at death
17Credits
Biography
Ruth Winifred Cracknell was an Australian character and comic actress, comedienne and author, her career encompassing all genres including radio, theatre, television and film. She appeared in many dramatic as well as comedy roles throughout a career spanning some 56 years. In theatre she was well known for her Shakespeare roles.
Known for
The Chant of Jimmie BlacksmithMrs. Heather Newby6.7
JoeySylvia Vanderberg5.7
Emerald CityElaine Ross
Lilian's StoryLilian Singer
The Night, the ProwlerDoris Bannister
Mother and SonMaggie Beare
That Lady from PekingFortune Teller
Spider and RoseRose Dougherty
The Singer and the DancerMrs. Bilson
Smiley Gets a GunMrs Gaspen
The DismissalMargaret Whitlam
Kokoda CrescentAlice
Filmography
- 2004The ScreeFilm: Narrator
- 1997JoeyFilm: Sylvia Vanderberg
- 1996Lilian's StoryFilm: Lilian Singer
- 1994Spider and RoseFilm: Rose Dougherty
- 1989Kokoda CrescentFilm: Alice
- 1989The Maitland & Morpeth String QuartetFilm: Narrator
- 1988Emerald CityFilm: Elaine Ross
- 1987The Nights Belong to the NovelistFilm
- 1984Mother and SonSeries: Maggie Beare (42 episodes)
- 1983MollyFilm: Mrs. Reach
- 1983The DismissalSeries: Margaret Whitlam (3 episodes)
- 1982The Best of FriendsFilm: Iris
- 1978The Chant of Jimmie BlacksmithFilm: Mrs. Heather Newby
- 1978The Night, the ProwlerFilm: Doris Bannister
- 1977The Singer and the DancerFilm: Mrs. Bilson
- 1975That Lady from PekingFilm: Fortune Teller
- 1958Smiley Gets a GunFilm: Mrs Gaspen
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