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.
Acted in 15
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
Lilian's Story
Lilian Singer
- 1994
Spider and Rose
Rose Dougherty
1980s
- 1989
Kokoda Crescent
Alice
- 1988
- 1987
The Nights Belong to the Novelist
Movie
- 1984
Mother and Son
Maggie Beare · 42 episodes
- 1983
Molly
Mrs. Reach
The Dismissal
Margaret Whitlam · 3 episodes
- 1982
The Best of Friends
Iris
1970s
- 1978
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Mrs. Heather Newby
The Night, the Prowler
Doris Bannister
- 1977
The Singer and the Dancer
Mrs. Bilson
- 1975
That Lady from Peking
Fortune Teller
1950s
- 1958
Smiley Gets a Gun
Mrs Gaspen
Appearances1
1980s
- 1989
The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
Narrator