Actor
Penne Hackforth-Jones
Born August 5, 1943 in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Died May 17, 201324 films
Penne Hackforth-Jones (August 5, 1949 – May 17, 2013) was an American-born Australian actress and biographer.
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Hackforth-Jones lived with her family in England before relocating to Australia in 1964. She gratuated National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1968. In 1969, Hackforth-Jones made her first credited on-screen appearance in the Australian television series Riptide, and later appeared in such Australian television series. Penne Hackforth-Jones died at the age of 64 after battling lung cancer. She never married, and was survived by her three sisters.
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First watchMuriel's Wedding19946.8as Bridal Manageress #2Socially awkward Muriel Heslop wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father, Muriel has never even been on a date.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
24 films as actor- 2013We've All Been ThereJoan
- 2011Purple FlowersGrandmother
- 2010The TreeMrs. Johnson
- 2009Mao’s Last DancerCynthia Dodds
- 2008Bitter & TwistedJackie Samvini
- 2002Black and WhiteMrs. Aston
- 1999The Adventures of Sam: Search for the Dragon
- 1997Diana & MePollock
- 1997Paradise RoadMrs. Pike
- 1994Muriel's WeddingBridal Manageress #2
- 1993Irresistible ForceLieutenant Governor
- 1993The DoorMother
- 1989Kokoda CrescentCarol
- 1988After MarcuseGillian
- 1985Time's RagingJane
- 1985Don't Call Me GirlieNarrator
- 1984The Old Curiosity Shop
- 1982Running on EmptyDave
- 1979The JournalistGillie Griffiths
- 1978Image of DeathMaureen
- 1975Down the Wind
- 1974Alvin Rides AgainWoman Cricketer
- 1973Alvin PurpleDr. Liz Sort
- 1973Libido