Penne Hackforth-Jones

Biography

Penne Hackforth-Jones (August 5, 1949 – May 17, 2013) was an American-born Australian actress and biographer. Hackforth-Jones lived with her family in England before relocating to Australia in 1964. She gratuated National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1968. In 1969, Hackforth-Jones made her first credited on-screen appearance in the Australian television series Riptide, and later appeared in such Australian television series. Penne Hackforth-Jones died at the age of 64 after battling lung cancer. She never married, and was survived by her three sisters.

Known For

Muriel's Wedding

as Bridal Manageress #2

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

as Reverend Mother

The Tree

as Mrs. Johnson

Paradise Road

as Mrs. Pike

Home and Away

The Doctor Blake Mysteries

as Nell Clasby

Alvin Purple

as Dr. Liz Sort

Irresistible Force

as Lieutenant Governor

Running on Empty

as Dave

Black and White

as Mrs. Aston