Ruth Cracknell
Known For
Acting
Born
1925-07-06 in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Died
2002-05-13
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.
Most Known For
Kokoda Crescent
as Alice
Mother and Son
as Maggie Beare
The Dismissal
as Margaret Whitlam
Joey
as Sylvia Vanderberg
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
as Mrs. Heather Newby
Emerald City
as Elaine Ross
The Best of Friends
as Iris
Lilian's Story
as Lilian Singer
Molly
as Mrs. Reach
That Lady from Peking
as Fortune Teller
The Night, the Prowler
as Doris Bannister
Spider and Rose
as Rose Dougherty
Smiley Gets a Gun
as Mrs Gaspen
The Singer and the Dancer
as Mrs. Bilson
The Nights Belong to the Novelist
The Scree
as Narrator
The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
as Narrator