Ruth Cracknell
An image from Mother and Son, one of the productions that also features Ruth Cracknell.
Ruth Cracknell

Ruth Cracknell

July 6, 1925 — Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

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.

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

1978

Joey

Joey

1997

Emerald City

Emerald City

1988

Lilian's Story

Lilian's Story

1996

Mother and Son

Mother and Son

1984

The Night, the Prowler

The Night, the Prowler

1978

Spider and Rose

Spider and Rose

1994

The Singer and the Dancer

The Singer and the Dancer

1977