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Ruth Cracknell

Ruth Cracknell

Birthday: 1925-07-06 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2004
The Scree

as    Narrator

1997
Lilian's Story

as    Lilian Singer

1997
Joey

as    Sylvia Vanderberg

1994
Spider and Rose

as    Rose Dougherty

1992
Emerald City

as    Elaine Ross

1989
Kokoda Crescent

as    Alice

1984
Mother and Son

as    Maggie Beare

1983
The Dismissal

as    Margaret Whitlam

1982
The Best of Friends

as    Iris

1980
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

as    Mrs. Heather Newby

1978
The Night, the Prowler

as    Doris Bannister

1977
The Singer and the Dancer

as    Mrs. Bilson

1958
Smiley Gets a Gun

as    Mrs Gaspen