Ruth Cracknell

Ruth Cracknell

Actor

Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
July 6, 1925

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.

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Representative Works

Emerald City
Emerald City
5.9
/ English
Kokoda Crescent
Kokoda Crescent
7.0
/ English
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
6.7
/ English
Joey
Joey
5.7
/ English
Lilian's Story
Lilian's Story
5.0
/ English
The Night, the Prowler
The Night, the Prowler
5.2
/ English
Spider and Rose
Spider and Rose
6.3
/ English
The Singer and the Dancer
The Singer and the Dancer
7.8
/ English
The Best of Friends
The Best of Friends
10.0
/ English
That Lady from Peking
That Lady from Peking
4.0
/ English
Molly
Molly
9.0
/ English
Smiley Gets a Gun
Smiley Gets a Gun
8.5
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Emerald City
1988Nominee

Best Performance

Emerald City

Kokoda Crescent
1989Nominee

Best Performance

Kokoda Crescent

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
1978Nominee

Best Performance

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

Career Highlights

Joey
1997Highlight

Best Performance

Joey

Lilian's Story
1996Highlight

Best Performance

Lilian's Story

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