Ruth Cracknell

Acting

Ruth Cracknell

Born July 6, 1925Maitland, New South Wales, Australia17 credits

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

Filmography

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2004The Scree
as NarratorMovie
Joey
1997Joey
as Sylvia VanderbergMovie
Lilian's Story
1996Lilian's Story
as Lilian SingerMovie
Spider and Rose
1994Spider and Rose
as Rose DoughertyMovie
Kokoda Crescent
1989Kokoda Crescent
as AliceMovie
Emerald City
1988Emerald City
as Elaine RossMovie
Mother and Son
1984Mother and Son
as Maggie BeareTV
Molly
1983Molly
as Mrs. ReachMovie
The Dismissal
1983The Dismissal
as Margaret WhitlamTV
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
1978The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
as Mrs. Heather NewbyMovie
The Night, the Prowler
1978The Night, the Prowler
as Doris BannisterMovie
That Lady from Peking
1975That Lady from Peking
as Fortune TellerMovie
Smiley Gets a Gun
1958Smiley Gets a Gun
as Mrs GaspenMovie