Elspeth Ballantyne
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.
Acting
TV
Prisoner
as Meg Morris
1979
TV
The Flying Doctors
as Barbara Freeman
1986
TV
The Flying Doctors
as Wendy Ross
1986
TV
The Flying Doctors
as Alice Franklin
1986
TV
City Homicide
as Miss Evelyn Purcell
2007
TV
Rush
as Edie
2008
Movie
Blue Fin
as Mrs. Pascoe
1978
Movie
The Caterpillar Wish
as Mrs. Woodbridge
2006
Movie
One Way Ticket
as Elizabeth
1997
Movie
Selkie
as Loopy Laura
2000
Movie
Three Dollars
as Eddie's Mother
2005
Movie
End Play
as Welfare Officer
1976
TV
SeaChange
as Coral Kiss
1998
Movie
Captain Johnno
as Mrs. Greenwood
1988
TV
Homicide
as Maureen Davis
1964
Movie
Boronia Boys
as Maxine
2011
Movie
Breakfast in Paris
as Millie
1982
Movie
Blowing Hot and Cold
as Shelagh MacBean
1989
Movie
Life in Australia: Melbourne
1966
Movie
Mondo Maniacs
as Desma
2023
Movie
Boronia Backpackers
as Maxine Daniels
2022