Ruth Cracknell

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) — Mrs. Heather Newby
2. Joey (1997) — Sylvia Vanderberg
3. Emerald City (1988) — Elaine Ross
4. Lilian's Story (1996) — Lilian Singer
5. The Night, the Prowler (1978) — Doris Bannister
6. Mother and Son (1984) — Maggie Beare
7. That Lady from Peking (1975) — Fortune Teller
8. Spider and Rose (1994) — Rose Dougherty
9. The Singer and the Dancer (1977) — Mrs. Bilson
10. Smiley Gets a Gun (1958) — Mrs Gaspen
11. The Dismissal (1983) — Margaret Whitlam
12. Kokoda Crescent (1989) — Alice
13. The Nights Belong to the Novelist (1987)
14. Molly (1983) — Mrs. Reach
15. The Scree (2004) — Narrator
16. The Best of Friends (1982) — Iris
17. The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet (1989) — Narrator