Ruth Cracknell AM | |
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| Born | Ruth Winifred Cracknell 6 July 1925 Maitland, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 13 May 2002 (aged 76) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, author, comedienne |
| Years active | 1946–2002 |
| Spouse | Eric Phillips† (3 children) |
Ruth Winifred Cracknell AM (6 July 1925 – 13 May 2002) was an Australian character and comic actress, comedienne and author. Her career encompassed 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.