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Ruth Cracknell

Ruth Cracknell

Born on July 6th, 1925

Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Died on May 13th, 2002

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

The Scree

2004

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Joey

1997

Sylvia Vanderberg

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Lilian's Story

1996

Lilian Singer

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Spider and Rose

1994

Rose Dougherty

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Kokoda Crescent

1989

Alice

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The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet

1989

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Emerald City

1988

Elaine Ross

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The Nights Belong to the Novelist

1987

Character TBA

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Molly

1983

Mrs. Reach

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The Best of Friends

1982

Iris

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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

1978

Mrs. Heather Newby

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The Night, the Prowler

1978

Doris Bannister

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The Singer and the Dancer

1977

Mrs. Bilson

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That Lady from Peking

1975

Fortune Teller

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Smiley Gets a Gun

1958

Mrs Gaspen

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