Biography
Penne Hackforth-Jones (August 5, 1949 – May 17, 2013) was an American-born Australian actress and biographer. Hackforth-Jones lived with her family in England before relocating to Australia in 1964. She gratuated National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1968. In 1969, Hackforth-Jones made her first credited on-screen appearance in the Australian television series Riptide, and later appeared in such Australian television series. Penne Hackforth-Jones died at the age of 64 after battling lung cancer. She never married, and was survived by her three sisters.
Movies & TV Shows
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Muriel's Wedding (1994) — Bridal Manageress #2
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Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012) — Reverend Mother
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Mao’s Last Dancer (2009) — Cynthia Dodds
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The Tree (2010) — Mrs. Johnson
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Paradise Road (1997) — Mrs. Pike
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Home and Away (1988)
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The Doctor Blake Mysteries (2013) — Nell Clasby
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Alvin Purple (1973) — Dr. Liz Sort
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Running on Empty (1982) — Dave
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Irresistible Force (1993) — Lieutenant Governor
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Black and White (2002) — Mrs. Aston
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Alvin Rides Again (1974) — Woman Cricketer
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All Saints (1998) — Elise Fletcher
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headLand (2005) — Judge Hildegard Rosedale
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Number 96 (1972)
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Libido (1973)
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Diana & Me (1997) — Pollock
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Bitter & Twisted (2008) — Jackie Samvini
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The Journalist (1979) — Gillie Griffiths
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Homicide (1964) — Anne Kelly
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We've All Been There (2013) — Joan
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The Old Curiosity Shop (1984)
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Image of Death (1978) — Maureen
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Cash and Company (1975)
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Tandarra (1976)
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Rafferty's Rules (1987) — Sinclair
- Down the Wind (1975)
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Kokoda Crescent (1989) — Carol
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Don't Call Me Girlie (1985) — Narrator
- After Marcuse (1988) — Gillian
- Punishment (1981)
- Bony (1992) — Eve
- Purple Flowers (2011) — Grandmother
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Time's Raging (1985) — Jane
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The Adventures of Sam: Search for the Dragon (1999)
- The Door (1993) — Mother
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Chandon Pictures (2007)
- Bodysurfer (1989) — Angela Lang
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Butterfly Island (1985) — Mary
- The Emigrants (1976) — June Parker