Quick Facts
Born:
1939-04-20
Birthplace:
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Credits:
21 Total Roles
Elspeth Ballantyne
Acting
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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.
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
Prisoner
Meg Morris
The Flying Doctors
Barbara Freeman
The Flying Doctors
Wendy Ross
The Flying Doctors
Alice Franklin
City Homicide
Miss Evelyn Purcell
Rush
Edie
Blue Fin
Mrs. Pascoe
The Caterpillar Wish
Mrs. Woodbridge
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 |