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Ruth Cracknell was a very talented actress. Throughout her career she portrayed many dramatic and humorous characters giving her audience many unforgettable and moving performances. She is survived by her children, Anna Jeffery, Jane Moore and Jonathan Phillips and her seven grandchildren.
Jane Simonson Went to North Sydney Girls High School
Ruth portrayed Maggie Beare in a popular TV series "Mother and Son"
Jane Simonson Ruth was born in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia on 06 July 1925
Married to Eric Phillips for 45 years
Jane Simonson One of her first TV appearances is the television play "Reflections in Dark Glasses"
Ruth played Martha in a TV series "Seven Little Australians"
Jane Simonson When she was 4 years old she moved with her parents to Sydney
Cracknell starred in a movie about a beautiful friendship between generations "Spider & Rose"
Cracknell passed away peacefully in Sydney, at the age 76
Jane Simonson Ruth Cracknell and her friend Norman McVicker planted a rose named in her honour
Jane Simonson Ruth Cracknell as Lady Bracknell in "The importance of being earnest" at Sydney Theatre Company
Jane Simonson Cracknell became interested in theater and performance
Jane Simonson Ruth published her autobiography titled "A Biased Memoir"
Jane Simonson Cracknell really loved theater which she also demonstrated through her long cooperation with the Sydney Theatre Company
A motherly figure respected by all she became interested in community service
Jane Simonson Throughout the 1960s Ruth was a presenter for an award winning educational television show for children "Play School"