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Ruth Winifred Cracknell AM (6 July 1925 – 13 May 2002) 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.
Ruth Cracknell (1925-2002) was a versatile and acclaimed actress and singer, known for Mother and Son, The Night, the Prowler and Lilian's Story. She was also a National Living Treasure of Australia and a performer of musicals and plays.
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- Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
May 14, 2002 · Ruth Cracknell, one of Australia's favourite actresses, died last night after a long illness. She was 76. Cracknell died of a respiratory illness in a Sydney nursing home shortly after a visit from her children, Anna Jeffery, Jane Moore and Jonathan Phillips.
May 12, 2022 · Twenty years ago, in May 2002, accomplished actress Ruth Cracknell died. She was one of Australia’s favourite actors, and her career in radio, revue, theatre, television and film spanned 56 years.
Ruth Cracknell was an Australian actress who starred in Mother and Son, The Night, the Prowler and Lilian's Story. She was named a Living National Treasure and a Logies Hall of Fame inductee.
- July 6, 1925
- May 13, 2002
May 14, 2002 · Ruth Cracknell, one of Australia's favourite actors, has died in Sydney after a long illness. She was 76. Cracknell died of a respiratory illness in a nursing home shortly after a visit from her children, Anna Jeffery, Jane Moore and Jonathan Phillips.
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Learn about the life and career of Ruth Cracknell, a renowned Australian actor who starred in Mother and Son, The Importance of Being Earnest and many films. See her portraits by Rosemary Valadon and read her autobiography and memoir.
