Ruth Cracknell
Actor
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.
Filmography
Joey
as Sylvia Vanderberg 1997
Emerald City
as Elaine Ross 1988
Lilian's Story
as Lilian Singer 1996
The Night, the Prowler
as Doris Bannister 1978
That Lady from Peking
as Fortune Teller 1975
Spider and Rose
as Rose Dougherty 1994
The Singer and the Dancer
as Mrs. Bilson 1977
Smiley Gets a Gun
as Mrs Gaspen 1958
Kokoda Crescent
as Alice 1989
The Nights Belong to the Novelist
1987
Molly
as Mrs. Reach 1983
The Scree
as Narrator 2004
The Best of Friends
as Iris 1982