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Elspeth Ballantyne

Acting
Known For

86 Years Old

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.

Born

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia on 20th April 1939

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The Flying Doctors
Alice Franklin
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The Flying Doctors
Wendy Ross
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The Flying Doctors
Barbara Freeman
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Prisoner
Meg Morris
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Rush
Edie
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Homicide
Maureen Davis
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Captain Johnno
Mrs. Greenwood
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City Homicide
Miss Evelyn Purcell
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Blowing Hot and Cold
Shelagh MacBean
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Selkie
Loopy Laura
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Blue Fin
Mrs. Pascoe
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The Caterpillar Wish
Mrs. Woodbridge
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Mondo Maniacs
Desma
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SeaChange
Coral Kiss
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End Play
Welfare Officer
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Three Dollars
Eddie's Mother
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Boronia Backpackers
Maxine Daniels
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Boronia Boys
Maxine
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One Way Ticket
Elizabeth
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Life in Australia: Melbourne
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Breakfast in Paris
Millie