Ruth Cracknell

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.

Known For

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

as Mrs. Heather Newby

Joey

as Sylvia Vanderberg

Emerald City

as Elaine Ross

Lilian's Story

as Lilian Singer

The Night, the Prowler

as Doris Bannister

Mother and Son

as Maggie Beare

Spider and Rose

as Rose Dougherty

That Lady from Peking

as Fortune Teller

The Singer and the Dancer

as Mrs. Bilson

Smiley Gets a Gun

as Mrs Gaspen