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Elspeth Ballantyne Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1939-04-20

Birthplace:
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Credits:
21 Total Roles

Elspeth Ballantyne

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Biography

Elspeth Ballantyne (born 20 April 1939) is an Australian retired actress, who appeared in productions in theatre, television and films over a career that spanned nearly 60 years, a veteran of the industry having started her career as a child actor and becoming a staple of the theatre starting from in 1947 and by the age of 15 in 1954 had turned professional. She became best known for her role in the TV cult series Prisoner from 1979 to 1986 as original character of but fair Prison Officer Meg Jackson (later Morris).

Ballantyne's parents were actors and she is the sister of film producer Jane Ballantyne. She was married to actor Dennis Miller from 1968 to 1977.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2023 Mondo Maniacs MOVIE Desma
2022 Boronia Backpackers MOVIE Maxine Daniels
2011 Boronia Boys MOVIE Maxine
2008 Rush TV Edie
2007 City Homicide TV Miss Evelyn Purcell
2006 The Caterpillar Wish MOVIE Mrs. Woodbridge
2005 Three Dollars MOVIE Eddie's Mother
2000 Selkie MOVIE Loopy Laura
1998 SeaChange TV Coral Kiss
1997 One Way Ticket MOVIE Elizabeth

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