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Ruth Cracknell(1925-2002)

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Ruth Cracknell
A haunting tale of obsession and possession.
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La nuit, un rôdeur (1978)
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Ruth Cracknell was born on 6 July 1925 in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Mother and Son (1984), La nuit, un rôdeur (1978) and Lilian's Story (1996). She was married to Eric Phillips. She died on 13 May 2002 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
BornJuly 6, 1925
DiedMay 13, 2002(76)
BornJuly 6, 1925
DiedMay 13, 2002(76)
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  • Awards
    • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

Known for

Mother and Son (1984)
Mother and Son
8.2
TV Series
  • Maggie Beare
La nuit, un rôdeur (1978)
La nuit, un rôdeur
5.6
  • Doris Bannister
  • 1978
Toni Collette in Lilian's Story (1996)
Lilian's Story
6.2
  • Lilian Singer
  • 1996
Kokoda Crescent (1989)
Kokoda Crescent
5.6
  • Alice
  • 1989

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Actress



  • The Scree (2004)
    The Scree
    6.5
    Short
    • Narrator (voice)
    • 2004
  • Jamie Croft in Joey (1997)
    Joey
    4.8
    • Sylvia
    • 1997
  • Toni Collette in Lilian's Story (1996)
    Lilian's Story
    6.2
    • Lilian Singer
    • 1996
  • Spider & Rose (1994)
    Spider & Rose
    6.8
    • Rose Dougherty
    • 1994
  • Mother and Son (1984)
    Mother and Son
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Maggie Beare
    • 1984–1994
  • The Importance of Being Earnest
    8.7
    TV Movie
    • Lady Bracknell
    • 1992
  • Kokoda Crescent (1989)
    Kokoda Crescent
    5.6
    • Alice
    • 1989
  • Emerald City (1988)
    Emerald City
    5.2
    • Elaine Ross
    • 1988
  • Frontier (1987)
    Frontier
    8.2
    TV Mini Series
    • (voice)
    • 1987
  • Otages vers l'enfer (1986)
    Otages vers l'enfer
    6.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Mrs. Spencer
    • 1986
  • À coeur ouvert (1981)
    À coeur ouvert
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Maisie Davis
    • 1984
  • Molly (1983)
    Molly
    6.6
    • Mrs. Reach
    • 1983
  • The Dismissal (1983)
    The Dismissal
    8.1
    TV Mini Series
    • Margaret Whitlam
    • 1983
  • Island Trader (1982)
    Island Trader
    4.7
    TV Movie
    • 1982
  • Spring & Fall (1980)
    Spring & Fall
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Jessica Lambert
    • 1982

Soundtrack



  • Mother and Son (1984)
    Mother and Son
    8.2
    TV Series
    • performer: "Irish Eyes", "This Old Man (Knick Knack Paddy Whack)", "If You Knew Susie"
    • performer: "Jingle Bells", "Away In A Manger"
    • performer: "Two Little Girls In Blue Land" ...
    • 1985–1986

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  • Height
    • 1.70 m
  • Born
    • July 6, 1925
    • Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
  • Died
    • May 13, 2002
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia(respiratory illness)
  • Spouse
    • Eric PhillipsJune 25, 1957 - 1998 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    She starred in David Williamson's play, "What If You Died Tomorrow?" at London's Comedy Theatre in England with Ron Haddrick and directed by Robin Lovejoy.

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    In 1998 Ruth was named by the National Trust as one of the 100 Australia's Living National Treasures.

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