Elspeth Ballantyne

Elspeth Ballantyne

Born 1939-04-20 (age 87) Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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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.

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Known For

Three Dollars
Three Dollars

2005

as Eddie's Mother

Blue Fin
Blue Fin

1978

as Mrs. Pascoe

Selkie
Selkie

2000

as Loopy Laura

Boronia Backpackers
Boronia Backpackers

2022

as Maxine Daniels

The Caterpillar Wish
The Caterpillar Wish

2006

as Mrs. Woodbridge

One Way Ticket
One Way Ticket

1997

as Elizabeth

Breakfast in Paris
Breakfast in Paris

1982

as Millie

Captain Johnno
Captain Johnno

1988

as Mrs. Greenwood

End Play
End Play

1976

as Welfare Officer

Mondo Maniacs
Mondo Maniacs

2023

as Desma

Blowing Hot and Cold
Blowing Hot and Cold

1989

as Shelagh MacBean

Boronia Boys
Boronia Boys

2011

as Maxine