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Ruth Cracknell
Acting
Born: July 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.
Known For
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
as Mrs. Heather Newby
Joey
as Sylvia Vanderberg
Emerald City
as Elaine Ross
Molly
as Mrs. Reach
Lilian's Story
as Lilian Singer
Spider and Rose
as Rose Dougherty
That Lady from Peking
as Fortune Teller
The Night, the Prowler
as Doris Bannister
Smiley Gets a Gun
as Mrs Gaspen
Kokoda Crescent
as Alice
