
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.

Lilian's Story
1996 · as Lilian Singer

Emerald City
1988 · as Elaine Ross

Joey
1997 · as Sylvia Vanderberg

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
1978 · as Mrs. Heather Newby

Spider and Rose
1994 · as Rose Dougherty

The Night, the Prowler
1978 · as Doris Bannister

Kokoda Crescent
1989 · as Alice

Smiley Gets a Gun
1958 · as Mrs Gaspen

That Lady from Peking
1975 · as Fortune Teller

The Singer and the Dancer
1977 · as Mrs. Bilson

The Best of Friends
1982 · as Iris

Molly
1983 · as Mrs. Reach

The Nights Belong to the Novelist
1987

The Scree
2004 · as Narrator

The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
1989 · as Narrator