Elspeth Ballantyne (born 20 April 1939 in Adelaide, South Australia) is an Australian actress known in theatre, film and television, she is perhaps best known for her soap opera roles as firm but compassionate prison officer Meg Jackson later Meg Morris in the international cult hit soap opera Prisoner, better known as Prisoner: Cell Block H in the USA and UK, and Cathy Alessi in Neighbours.
Career
Elspeth is the daughter of Colin Sandergrove Ballantyne an Australian actor, playwright and photographer who was head of the South Australian theatre company . Having started her career as a laboratory Technician with the Royal Adelaide Hospital, she then attended the prestigious drama school, the National Institute for Dramatic Arts. She went on to act in the rural soap opera, Bellbird, as librarian Lori Chandler screened on ABC.
Ballantyne subsequently played compassionate prison officer Meg Jackson in the soap opera, Prisoner. Ballantyne was the only actor to stay with the series for its entire eight-year run. She would later reprise her famous role of Meg in the original stage tour of Prisoner: Cell Block H – The Stage Play, which toured the UK in 1989.
The Prisoner Connection - Elspeth Ballantyne acting highlights
Acting highlights of Elspeth Ballantyne over her long acting career, including appearences in Homicide, Bellbird, Division 4, Matlock Police, Solo One, Power Without Glory, Bluey, Cop Shop, Prisoner, Neighbours, Blue Heelers, All Saints and City Homicide
"Prisoner" Prisoner Cell Block H" "Elspeth Ballantyne" "Meg Jackson" "Meg Morris"
Elspeth Ballantyne played the character Meg Morris, in the Grundy's production "Prisoner". This is an interview with Bert Newton, from Good Morning Australia, recorded in 2000 - not long after the 21st Anniversary of Prisoner.
published: 11 Feb 2023
All Saints: Judith McGrath and Elspeth Ballantyne are reunited
Prisoner stars are reunited on All Saints
published: 10 May 2019
Elspeth and Patsy from Prisoner Cell Block H on UK TV
Elspeth Ballantyne and Patsy King being interviewed by Eammon Holmes
published: 31 Dec 2007
Elspeth Ballantyne as Meg Morris in Prisoner Cell Block H - Don't Stop Me Now
A collection of Meg Morris' greatest moments from Prisoner Cell Block H! This video was used to introduce Elspeth Ballantyne at UK events hosted by Screen Star Events. Video created by Robert Ivory.
published: 05 Jun 2016
Val Lehman & Amanda Muggleton Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of 'Prisoner' | Studio 10
It's been 40 years since the women of Wentworth Detention Centre were causing chaos behind bars. Craig Bennett caught up with two of the show's stars to mark a milestone.
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published: 28 Feb 2019
Elspeth Ballyntine in Neighbours
Episode from 1992 featuring Dan Falzon, Kimberley Davies and Elsepth Ballyntine
published: 12 Jan 2022
Prisoner Cell Block H - Partners in Crime 2022 party - Patsy King talks about the scripts
published: 02 Mar 2022
Elspeth Ballantyne in neighbours clip
credit to https://www.neighbours.com/ and Elspeth
published: 18 Jan 2021
Maggie Kirkpatrick Reacts To "Prisoner"...
Actress Maggie Kirkpatrick reacts to one of her scenes in the 1980's Australian series "Prisoner...
Acting highlights of Elspeth Ballantyne over her long acting career, including appearences in Homicide, Bellbird, Division 4, Matlock Police, Solo One, Power Wi...
Acting highlights of Elspeth Ballantyne over her long acting career, including appearences in Homicide, Bellbird, Division 4, Matlock Police, Solo One, Power Without Glory, Bluey, Cop Shop, Prisoner, Neighbours, Blue Heelers, All Saints and City Homicide
"Prisoner" Prisoner Cell Block H" "Elspeth Ballantyne" "Meg Jackson" "Meg Morris"
Acting highlights of Elspeth Ballantyne over her long acting career, including appearences in Homicide, Bellbird, Division 4, Matlock Police, Solo One, Power Without Glory, Bluey, Cop Shop, Prisoner, Neighbours, Blue Heelers, All Saints and City Homicide
"Prisoner" Prisoner Cell Block H" "Elspeth Ballantyne" "Meg Jackson" "Meg Morris"
Elspeth Ballantyne played the character Meg Morris, in the Grundy's production "Prisoner". This is an interview with Bert Newton, from Good Morning Australia, r...
Elspeth Ballantyne played the character Meg Morris, in the Grundy's production "Prisoner". This is an interview with Bert Newton, from Good Morning Australia, recorded in 2000 - not long after the 21st Anniversary of Prisoner.
Elspeth Ballantyne played the character Meg Morris, in the Grundy's production "Prisoner". This is an interview with Bert Newton, from Good Morning Australia, recorded in 2000 - not long after the 21st Anniversary of Prisoner.
A collection of Meg Morris' greatest moments from Prisoner Cell Block H! This video was used to introduce Elspeth Ballantyne at UK events hosted by Screen Star ...
A collection of Meg Morris' greatest moments from Prisoner Cell Block H! This video was used to introduce Elspeth Ballantyne at UK events hosted by Screen Star Events. Video created by Robert Ivory.
A collection of Meg Morris' greatest moments from Prisoner Cell Block H! This video was used to introduce Elspeth Ballantyne at UK events hosted by Screen Star Events. Video created by Robert Ivory.
It's been 40 years since the women of Wentworth Detention Centre were causing chaos behind bars. Craig Bennett caught up with two of the show's stars to mark a ...
It's been 40 years since the women of Wentworth Detention Centre were causing chaos behind bars. Craig Bennett caught up with two of the show's stars to mark a milestone.
Studio 10 | 8.30am – 12pm weekdays on Channel 10 featuring hosts Sarah Harris, Joe Hildebrand, Angela Bishop, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Denise Scott and Denise Drysdale.
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It's been 40 years since the women of Wentworth Detention Centre were causing chaos behind bars. Craig Bennett caught up with two of the show's stars to mark a milestone.
Studio 10 | 8.30am – 12pm weekdays on Channel 10 featuring hosts Sarah Harris, Joe Hildebrand, Angela Bishop, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Denise Scott and Denise Drysdale.
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Acting highlights of Elspeth Ballantyne over her long acting career, including appearences in Homicide, Bellbird, Division 4, Matlock Police, Solo One, Power Without Glory, Bluey, Cop Shop, Prisoner, Neighbours, Blue Heelers, All Saints and City Homicide
"Prisoner" Prisoner Cell Block H" "Elspeth Ballantyne" "Meg Jackson" "Meg Morris"
Elspeth Ballantyne played the character Meg Morris, in the Grundy's production "Prisoner". This is an interview with Bert Newton, from Good Morning Australia, recorded in 2000 - not long after the 21st Anniversary of Prisoner.
A collection of Meg Morris' greatest moments from Prisoner Cell Block H! This video was used to introduce Elspeth Ballantyne at UK events hosted by Screen Star Events. Video created by Robert Ivory.
It's been 40 years since the women of Wentworth Detention Centre were causing chaos behind bars. Craig Bennett caught up with two of the show's stars to mark a milestone.
Studio 10 | 8.30am – 12pm weekdays on Channel 10 featuring hosts Sarah Harris, Joe Hildebrand, Angela Bishop, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Denise Scott and Denise Drysdale.
Find out more about Studio 10 here: http://tenplay.com.au/channel-ten/studio-10
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Elspeth Ballantyne (born 20 April 1939 in Adelaide, South Australia) is an Australian actress known in theatre, film and television, she is perhaps best known for her soap opera roles as firm but compassionate prison officer Meg Jackson later Meg Morris in the international cult hit soap opera Prisoner, better known as Prisoner: Cell Block H in the USA and UK, and Cathy Alessi in Neighbours.
Career
Elspeth is the daughter of Colin Sandergrove Ballantyne an Australian actor, playwright and photographer who was head of the South Australian theatre company . Having started her career as a laboratory Technician with the Royal Adelaide Hospital, she then attended the prestigious drama school, the National Institute for Dramatic Arts. She went on to act in the rural soap opera, Bellbird, as librarian Lori Chandler screened on ABC.
Ballantyne subsequently played compassionate prison officer Meg Jackson in the soap opera, Prisoner. Ballantyne was the only actor to stay with the series for its entire eight-year run. She would later reprise her famous role of Meg in the original stage tour of Prisoner: Cell Block H – The Stage Play, which toured the UK in 1989.