
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.
Movie Appearances

Life in Australia: Melbourne
1966

Three Dollars
as Eddie's Mother
2005

Blue Fin
as Mrs. Pascoe
1978

Blowing Hot and Cold
as Shelagh MacBean
1989

Mondo Maniacs
as Desma
2023

Captain Johnno
as Mrs. Greenwood
1988

Boronia Boys
as Maxine
2011

Boronia Backpackers
as Maxine Daniels
2022

The Caterpillar Wish
as Mrs. Woodbridge
2006

Breakfast in Paris
as Millie
1982

One Way Ticket
as Elizabeth
1997

Selkie
as Loopy Laura
2000

End Play
as Welfare Officer
1976





