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Ruth Cracknell

Acting Born Jul 6, 1925 Died May 13, 2002 Maitland, New South Wales, Australia 17 credits
17
Total Credits
1958–2004
47 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ruth Cracknell works in acting. Born July 6, 1925 in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. Died May 13, 2002. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Emerald City

as Elaine Ross
Film

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

as Maggie Beare
Film

Love Me Tomorrow

as Margaret Whitlam

Frequent co-stars

Garry McDonald 1 shared title
Henri Szeps 1 shared title
Judy Morris 1 shared title
Charles Tingwell 1 shared title
Nicole Kidman 1 shared title
John Hargreaves 1 shared title
Chris Haywood 1 shared title
Robyn Nevin 1 shared title
Dennis Miller 1 shared title
Nicholas Hammond 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Scree
Joey
Lilian's Story
Spider and Rose
Kokoda CrescentThe Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
Emerald City
The Nights Belong to the Novelist
Mother and Son
The DismissalMolly
The Best of Friends
The Chant of Jimmie BlacksmithThe Night, the Prowler
The Singer and the Dancer
That Lady from Peking
Smiley Gets a Gun

Full Filmography

17 titles
  • The Scree (2004) as Narrator
  • Joey (1997) as Sylvia Vanderberg
  • Lilian's Story (1996) as Lilian Singer
  • Spider and Rose (1994) as Rose Dougherty
  • Kokoda Crescent (1989) as Alice
  • The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet (1989) as Narrator
  • Emerald City (1988) as Elaine Ross
  • The Nights Belong to the Novelist (1987)
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  • Mother and Son (1984) as Maggie Beare
  • The Dismissal (1983) as Margaret Whitlam
  • Molly (1983) as Mrs. Reach
  • The Best of Friends (1982) as Iris
  • The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) as Mrs. Heather Newby
  • The Night, the Prowler (1978) as Doris Bannister
  • The Singer and the Dancer (1977) as Mrs. Bilson
  • That Lady from Peking (1975) as Fortune Teller
  • Smiley Gets a Gun (1958) as Mrs Gaspen

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ruth Cracknell best known for?

Ruth Cracknell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Emerald City (1988), The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold (2006), Love Me Tomorrow (2005).

When and where was Ruth Cracknell born?

Ruth Cracknell was born on July 6, 1925 in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. They passed away on May 13, 2002.

How many credits does Ruth Cracknell have?

Ruth Cracknell has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2004.

What is Ruth Cracknell's background in cinema and television?

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 Shakespe...

Ruth Cracknell by the numbers

17credits
15films
2TV series
1958–2004active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (17) Born on July 6 In memoriam 2002

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