Elspeth Ballantyne
Known For
Acting
Born
1939-04-20 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Biography
Elspeth Ballantyne (born 20 April 1939) is an Australian retired actress, who appeared in productions in theatre, television and films over a career that spanned nearly 60 years, a veteran of the industry having started her career as a child actor and becoming a staple of the theatre starting from in 1947 and by the age of 15 in 1954 had turned professional. She became best known for her role in the TV cult series Prisoner from 1979 to 1986 as original character of but fair Prison Officer Meg Jackson (later Morris). Ballantyne's parents were actors and she is the sister of film producer Jane Ballantyne. She was married to actor Dennis Miller from 1968 to 1977.
Most Known For
Prisoner
as Meg Morris
The Flying Doctors
as Barbara Freeman
The Flying Doctors
as Wendy Ross
The Flying Doctors
as Alice Franklin
Homicide
as Maureen Davis
Rush
as Edie
City Homicide
as Miss Evelyn Purcell
SeaChange
as Coral Kiss
Selkie
as Loopy Laura
Boronia Backpackers
as Maxine Daniels
Boronia Boys
as Maxine
Mondo Maniacs
as Desma
Three Dollars
as Eddie's Mother
The Caterpillar Wish
as Mrs. Woodbridge
Blue Fin
as Mrs. Pascoe
One Way Ticket
as Elizabeth
Blowing Hot and Cold
as Shelagh MacBean
End Play
as Welfare Officer
Captain Johnno
as Mrs. Greenwood
