Elspeth Ballantyne
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.
Filmography
Mondo Maniacs
2023
as Desma
Boronia Backpackers
2022
as Maxine Daniels
Boronia Boys
2011
as Maxine
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