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.
That Lady from Peking
Fortune Teller
Lilian's Story
Lilian Singer
Emerald City
Elaine Ross
Spider and Rose
Rose Dougherty
The Night, the Prowler
Doris Bannister
Kokoda Crescent
Alice
The Nights Belong to the Novelist
Molly
Mrs. Reach
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Mrs. Heather Newby
The Best of Friends
Iris
The Singer and the Dancer
Mrs. Bilson
The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
Narrator
Joey
Sylvia Vanderberg
Smiley Gets a Gun
Mrs Gaspen