Ruth Cracknell
Acting
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 17
Movies (15)
- The Scree2004Narrator
Joey1997Sylvia Vanderberg
Lilian's Story1996Lilian Singer
Spider and Rose1994Rose Dougherty
Kokoda Crescent1989Alice
The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet1989Narrator
Emerald City1988Elaine Ross
The Nights Belong to the Novelist1987
Molly1983Mrs. Reach
The Best of Friends1982Iris
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith1978Mrs. Heather Newby
The Night, the Prowler1978Doris Bannister
The Singer and the Dancer1977Mrs. Bilson
That Lady from Peking1975Fortune Teller
Smiley Gets a Gun1958Mrs Gaspen
Shows (2)
Mother and Son1984Maggie Beare
The Dismissal1983Margaret Whitlam