Ruth Cracknell

Ruth Cracknell

Deceased · Born: Jul 6, 1925 · Died: May 13, 2002

Personal Details

Born Jul 6, 1925 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.

Career

1997
Joey
Joey as Sylvia Vanderberg
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1996
Lilian's Story
Lilian's Story as Lilian Singer
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1994
Spider & Rose
Spider & Rose as Rose Dougherty
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1989
Kokoda Crescent
Kokoda Crescent as Alice
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1988
Emerald City
Emerald City as Elaine Ross
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1984
Mother and Son
Mother and Son as Maggie Beare
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1983
Molly
Molly as Mrs. Reach
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The Dismissal
The Dismissal as Margaret Whitlam
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1982
The Best of Friends
The Best of Friends as Iris
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Island Trader
Island Trader
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1978
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith as Mrs. Heather Newby
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The Night, the Prowler
The Night, the Prowler as Doris Bannister
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1958
Smiley Gets a Gun
Smiley Gets a Gun as Mrs Gaspen
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