Ruth Cracknell
Born: 1925-07-06 in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Died: 2002-05-13
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2004
- The Scree as Narrator
1997
- Joey as Sylvia Vanderberg
1996
- Lilian's Story as Lilian Singer
1994
- Spider and Rose as Rose Dougherty
1989
- Kokoda Crescent as Alice
- The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet as Narrator
1988
- Emerald City as Elaine Ross
1984
- Mother and Son as Maggie Beare
1983
- Molly as Mrs. Reach
- The Dismissal as Margaret Whitlam
1982
- The Best of Friends as Iris
1978
- The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith as Mrs. Heather Newby
- The Night, the Prowler as Doris Bannister
1977
- The Singer and the Dancer as Mrs. Bilson
1975
- That Lady from Peking as Fortune Teller
1958
- Smiley Gets a Gun as Mrs Gaspen