Quick Facts
Born:
1925-07-06
Birthplace:
Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Credits:
17 Total Roles
Ruth Cracknell
Acting
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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 Blacksmith
Mrs. Heather Newby
Joey
Sylvia Vanderberg
Emerald City
Elaine Ross
Lilian's Story
Lilian Singer
The Night, the Prowler
Doris Bannister
Mother and Son
Maggie Beare
That Lady from Peking
Fortune Teller
Spider and Rose
Rose Dougherty
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Scree MOVIE | Narrator |
| 1997 | Joey MOVIE | Sylvia Vanderberg |
| 1996 | Lilian's Story MOVIE | Lilian Singer |
| 1994 | Spider and Rose MOVIE | Rose Dougherty |
| 1989 | Kokoda Crescent MOVIE | Alice |
| 1989 | The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet MOVIE | Narrator |
| 1988 | Emerald City MOVIE | Elaine Ross |
| 1987 | The Nights Belong to the Novelist MOVIE | Self |
| 1984 | Mother and Son TV | Maggie Beare |
| 1983 | Molly MOVIE | Mrs. Reach |