Portrait of Ruth Cracknell

Ruth Cracknell

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Jul 06 1925
Birthplace: Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Death: Mon, May 13 2002
Ruth Cracknell is 76 years old
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Poster of The Scree
The Scree
Ruth Cracknell would have been no older than 76 in The Scree as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2004
Poster of Joey
Joey
Ruth Cracknell was 72 in Joey as 'Sylvia Vanderberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 1997
Poster of Lilian's Story
Lilian's Story
Ruth Cracknell was 70 in Lilian's Story as 'Lilian Singer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1996
Poster of Spider and Rose
Spider and Rose
Ruth Cracknell was 69 in Spider and Rose as 'Rose Dougherty'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1994
Poster of Kokoda Crescent
Kokoda Crescent
Ruth Cracknell was 63 in Kokoda Crescent as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
Ruth Cracknell was 63 in The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Emerald City
Emerald City
Ruth Cracknell was 63 in Emerald City as 'Elaine Ross'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1988
Poster of The Nights Belong to the Novelist
The Nights Belong to the Novelist
Ruth Cracknell was 62 in The Nights Belong to the Novelist
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 27 1987
Poster of Molly
Molly
Ruth Cracknell was 58 in Molly as 'Mrs. Reach'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 1983
Poster of The Best of Friends
The Best of Friends
Ruth Cracknell was 57 in The Best of Friends as 'Iris'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1982
Poster of The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Ruth Cracknell was 52 in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith as 'Mrs. Heather Newby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1978
Poster of The Night, the Prowler
The Night, the Prowler
Ruth Cracknell was 52 in The Night, the Prowler as 'Doris Bannister'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1978
Poster of The Singer and the Dancer
The Singer and the Dancer
Ruth Cracknell was 51 in The Singer and the Dancer as 'Mrs. Bilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 1977
Poster of That Lady from Peking
That Lady from Peking
Ruth Cracknell was 50 in That Lady from Peking as 'Fortune Teller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 1975
Poster of Smiley Gets a Gun
Smiley Gets a Gun
Ruth Cracknell was 32 in Smiley Gets a Gun as 'Mrs Gaspen'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1958

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mother and Son
Mother and Son
Ruth Cracknell was 58+ in Mother and Son as 'Maggie Beare'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1984
Poster of The Dismissal
The Dismissal
Ruth Cracknell was 57+ in The Dismissal as 'Margaret Whitlam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1983