Ruth Cracknell
ActingJuly 6, 1925— May 13, 2002 (age 76)
Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
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
(15 total)
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
19786.7
as Mrs. Heather Newby
Joey
19975.5
as Sylvia Vanderberg
Emerald City
19885.6
as Elaine Ross
Lilian's Story
19964.4
as Lilian Singer
The Night, the Prowler
19784.6
as Doris Bannister
That Lady from Peking
19751.0
as Fortune Teller
Spider and Rose
19946.0
as Rose Dougherty
The Singer and the Dancer
19778.5
as Mrs. Bilson
Smiley Gets a Gun
19587.0
as Mrs Gaspen
Kokoda Crescent
1989
as Alice
Molly
1983
as Mrs. Reach
The Best of Friends
1982
as Iris
The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
1989
as Narrator
TV Shows
(2 total)
Mother and Son
19847.5
as Maggie Beare
The Dismissal
19836.0
as Margaret Whitlam