Elspeth Ballantyne
Known for Acting · 19 credits
- Born
- 1939-04-20 (age 87)
- Place of birth
- Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Biography
Elspeth Ballantyne (born 20 April 1939) is an Australian retired actress, who appeared in productions in theatre, television and films over a career that spanned nearly 60 years, a veteran of the industry having started her career as a child actor and becoming a staple of the theatre starting from in 1947 and by the age of 15 in 1954 had turned professional. She became best known for her role in the TV cult series Prisoner from 1979 to 1986 as original character of but fair Prison Officer Meg Jackson (later Morris).
Ballantyne's parents were actors and she is the sister of film producer Jane Ballantyne. She was married to actor Dennis Miller from 1968 to 1977.
Known For
TV Shows (6)
Movies (13)
Three Dollars
2005
as Eddie's Mother
Blue Fin
1978
as Mrs. Pascoe
Selkie
2000
as Loopy Laura
Blowing Hot and Cold
1989
as Shelagh MacBean
One Way Ticket
1997
as Elizabeth
The Caterpillar Wish
2006
as Mrs. Woodbridge
End Play
1976
as Welfare Officer
Captain Johnno
1988
as Mrs. Greenwood
Boronia Backpackers
2022
as Maxine Daniels
Breakfast in Paris
1982
as Millie
Life in Australia: Melbourne
1966
Mondo Maniacs
2023
as Desma
Boronia Boys
2011
as Maxine
About Elspeth Ballantyne
Elspeth Ballantyne (born 20 April 1939) is an Australian retired actress, who appeared in productions in theatre, television and films over a career that spanned nearly 60 years, a veteran of the industry having started her career as a child actor and becoming a staple of the theatre starting from in 1947 and by the age of 15 in 1954 had turned professional. She became best known for her role in the TV cult series Prisoner from 1979 to 1986 as original character of but fair Prison Officer Meg Jackson (later Morris). Ballantyne's parents were a… With 19 credits spanning from 1964 to 2023, Elspeth Ballantyne has appeared in 13 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Elspeth Ballantyne Movies
- Three Dollars (2005) — as Eddie's Mother
- Blue Fin (1978) — as Mrs. Pascoe
- Selkie (2000) — as Loopy Laura
- Blowing Hot and Cold (1989) — as Shelagh MacBean
- One Way Ticket (1997) — as Elizabeth
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