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Elspeth Ballantyne

Elspeth Ballantyne

Born: 1939-04-20 • 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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Mondo Maniacs
2023 • Desma
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Boronia Backpackers
2022 • Maxine Daniels
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Boronia Boys
2011 • Maxine
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The Caterpillar Wish
2006 • Mrs. Woodbridge
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Three Dollars
2005 • Eddie's Mother
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Selkie
2000 • Loopy Laura
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One Way Ticket
1997 • Elizabeth
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Blowing Hot and Cold
1989 • Shelagh MacBean
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Captain Johnno
1988 • Mrs. Greenwood
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Breakfast in Paris
1982 • Millie
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Blue Fin
1978 • Mrs. Pascoe
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End Play
1976 • Welfare Officer
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Life in Australia: Melbourne
1966