Ruth Cracknell
July 6, 1925 (99 years old) in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
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
Credits
- 2004 ยทThe Screeas Narrator
- 1997 ยทJoeyas Sylvia Vanderberg
- 1996 ยทLilian's Storyas Lilian Singer
- 1994 ยทSpider and Roseas Rose Dougherty
- 1989 ยทKokoda Crescentas Alice
- 1989 ยทThe Maitland & Morpeth String Quartetas Narrator
- 1988 ยทEmerald Cityas Elaine Ross
- 1987 ยทThe Nights Belong to the Novelistas
- 1984 ยทMother and Sonas Maggie Beare
- 1983 ยทMollyas Mrs. Reach
- 1983 ยทThe Dismissalas Margaret Whitlam
- 1983 ยทThe Dismissalas Margaret Whitlam
- 1982 ยทThe Best of Friendsas Iris
- 1978 ยทThe Chant of Jimmie Blacksmithas Mrs. Heather Newby
- 1978 ยทThe Night, the Prowleras Doris Bannister
- 1977 ยทThe Singer and the Danceras Mrs. Bilson
- 1975 ยทThat Lady from Pekingas Fortune Teller
- 1958 ยทSmiley Gets a Gunas Mrs Gaspen