
Elspeth Ballantyne
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1939-04-20
Place of birth: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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.
Known for

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