Portrait of Ruth Cracknell

Ruth Cracknell

Acting

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.

Born: July 6, 1925

Place of Birth: Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Filmography

1997
Joey

as Sylvia Vanderberg

1996
Lilian's Story

as Lilian Singer

1994
Spider and Rose

as Rose Dougherty

1989
1988
Emerald City

as Elaine Ross

1984
Mother and Son

as Maggie Beare

1983
Molly

as Mrs. Reach

1983
The Dismissal

as Margaret Whitlam

1978
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

as Mrs. Heather Newby

1978
The Night, the Prowler

as Doris Bannister

1977
1975
That Lady from Peking

as Fortune Teller

1958
Smiley Gets a Gun

as Mrs Gaspen