Ruth Cracknell
Jul 06, 1925 - May 13, 2002 (76 years old) in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
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
Mother and Son
Maggie Beare
The Dismissal
Margaret Whitlam
Joey
Sylvia Vanderberg
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Mrs. Heather Newby
Lilian's Story
Lilian Singer
Molly
Mrs. Reach
Emerald City
Elaine Ross
The Scree
Narrator
Spider and Rose
Rose Dougherty
That Lady from Peking
Fortune Teller
Credits
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The Scree 2004Narrator★ NR
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Joey 1997Sylvia Vanderberg★ 6.2 -
Lilian's Story 1996Lilian Singer★ 5.2 -
Spider and Rose 1994Rose Dougherty★ 6 -
Kokoda Crescent 1989Alice★ NR -
Narrator★ NR -
Emerald City 1988Elaine Ross★ 5.6 -
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Mother and Son 1984Maggie Beare★ 7.5 -
Molly 1983Mrs. Reach★ NR -
The Dismissal 1983Margaret Whitlam★ 6 -
The Best of Friends 1982Iris★ NR -
Mrs. Heather Newby★ 6.8 -
Doris Bannister★ 5.2 -
Mrs. Bilson★ 8.5 -
Fortune Teller★ 1 -
Smiley Gets a Gun 1958Mrs Gaspen★ 7