Elspeth Ballantyne
Actor
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
The Caterpillar Wish
as Mrs. Woodbridge 2006
One Way Ticket
as Elizabeth 1997
Selkie
as Loopy Laura 2000
Three Dollars
as Eddie's Mother 2005
End Play
as Welfare Officer 1976
Captain Johnno
as Mrs. Greenwood 1988
Boronia Boys
as Maxine 2011
Breakfast in Paris
as Millie 1982
Life in Australia: Melbourne
1966
Blowing Hot and Cold
as Shelagh MacBean 1989
Mondo Maniacs
as Desma 2023