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