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'.
Tue, Feb 10 2004
Poster of Joey
Joey
Ruth Cracknell was
72 in Joey
as 'Sylvia Vanderberg'.
Fri, Dec 26 1997
Poster of Lilian's Story
Lilian's Story
Ruth Cracknell was
70 in Lilian's Story
as 'Lilian Singer'.
Thu, May 09 1996
Poster of Spider and Rose
Spider and Rose
Ruth Cracknell was
69 in Spider and Rose
as 'Rose Dougherty'.
Wed, Sep 14 1994
Poster of Kokoda Crescent
Kokoda Crescent
Ruth Cracknell was
63 in Kokoda Crescent
as 'Alice'.
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'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Emerald City
Emerald City
Ruth Cracknell was
63 in Emerald City
as 'Elaine Ross'.
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
Thu, Aug 27 1987
Poster of Molly
Molly
Ruth Cracknell was
58 in Molly
as 'Mrs. Reach'.
Tue, Dec 27 1983
Poster of The Dismissal
The Dismissal
Ruth Cracknell was
57 in The Dismissal
as 'Margaret Whitlam'.
Sun, Mar 06 1983
Poster of The Best of Friends
The Best of Friends
Ruth Cracknell was
57 in The Best of Friends
as 'Iris'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1984
Poster of The Dismissal
The Dismissal
Ruth Cracknell was
57+ in The Dismissal
as 'Margaret Whitlam'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1983