Elspeth Ballantyne

Known for: Acting
Born: April 20, 1939
Birthplace: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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.

Filmography

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Boronia Backpackers 2022
as Maxine Daniels
Boronia Boys 2011
as Maxine
Mondo Maniacs 2007
as Desma
The Caterpillar Wish 2006
as Mrs. Woodbridge
Three Dollars 2005
as Eddie's Mother
Selkie 2000
as Loopy Laura
One Way Ticket 1997
as Elizabeth
Blowing Hot and Cold 1989
as Shelagh MacBean
Captain Johnno 1988
as Mrs. Greenwood
Breakfast in Paris 1982
as Millie
Blue Fin 1978
as Mrs. Pascoe
End Play 1976
as Welfare Officer
Life in Australia: Melbourne 1966
Actor

Credits from TMDB.