About

Known credits:
13
Birthday:
1939-04-20
Place of birth:
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Website:
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Elspeth Ballantyne

Overview

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

Acting
2023 Mondo Maniacs Actor Desma 59
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2022 Boronia Backpackers Actor Maxine Daniels N/A
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2011 Boronia Boys Actor Maxine 58
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2006 The Caterpillar Wish Actor Mrs. Woodbridge 58
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2005 Three Dollars Actor Eddie's Mother 59
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2000 Selkie Actor Loopy Laura 59
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1997 One Way Ticket Actor Elizabeth 58
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1989 Blowing Hot and Cold Actor Shelagh MacBean N/A
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1988 Captain Johnno Actor Mrs. Greenwood 59
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1982 Breakfast in Paris Actor Millie 59
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1979 Prisoner: Cell Block H Actor Meg Morris / Meg Jackson 71
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1978 Blue Fin Actor Mrs. Pascoe 59
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1966 Life in Australia: Melbourne Actor N/A
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