Elaine Smith (actress)

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Elaine Smith
Born (1962-04-23) 23 April 1962 (age 61)
Ayrshire, Scotland
OccupationTelevision actress/school teacher
Notable work Daphne Clarke in Neighbours
Spouse Jonathan Biggins
Children2

Elaine Smith (born 23 April 1962) is a Scottish-Australian former actress who found fame on television series Neighbours in 1985 as original character Daphne Clarke.

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Biography

Smith auditioned for a guest role in new series Neighbours in 1984. [1] However her appearance, particularly her short spiky hair, caught the attention of the casting director and she was cast as regular character Daphne Lawrence. [1] Smith continued in the role until 1988. [2] Prior to this she had a small guest role in soap opera Sons and Daughters in 1984 as a flight attendant.

Subsequent credits include The Flying Doctors , State Coroner , Always Greener , Home and Away and All Saints in 2006. [2] She returned to University to earn a degree in teaching, and as of 2017 worked as a drama and primary school teacher in an inner west Sydney public school.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleType
1972 The Office Picnic Feature film
1983 The City's Edge ExtraFeature film
1984Every Picture Tells a Story: The Art Films lf James ScottFemale StrikerFeature film documentary, UK

Television

YearTitleRoleType
1984 Sons and Daughters Guest role: Air StewardessTV series, 1 episode
1984 Carson's Law Recurring guest role: Angela WatsonTV series, 2 episodes
1985–1988 Neighbours Regular role: Daphne Clarke TV series, 363 episodes
1986Kids 21st Birthday Channel Ten TelethonGuest - Herself with Neighbours cast: Jason Donovan & Peter O'BrienTV special
1986–1987 It's a Knockout Guest Referee / ParticipantTV series, 2 episodes
1987; 1988 Wogan GuestTV series UK, 2 episodes
1988World Expo 88: Opening CelebrationsHerself (with Peter O'Brien)TV special
1988 The Flying Doctors Guest role: Jenny RoseTV series, 1 episode
1988 Hey Hey It's Saturday HerselfTV series, 1 episode (Red Faces segment)
1988Life Education Television AppealHerselfTV special
1988 The Royal Variety Performance Herself (with Neighbours cast)TV special, UK
1989 Going Live! HerselfTV series UK, 1 episode
1989 The Bert Newton Show Guest - HerselfTV series, 1 episode
1989TV WeddingsHerselfTV special
1989A Tribute to Neighbours: Celebrating 1000 episodesHerself (Daphne Lawrence / Daphne Clarke)TV special
1989 A Country Practice Recurring guest role: Helen GreyTV series, 2 episodes
1990 Flair Recurring role: MeganTV miniseries, 2 episodes
1990 The Paper Man Recurring role: Celia WardTV miniseries, 2 episodes
1991 Ratbag Hero Recurring role: MumTV miniseries, 2 episodes
1991 Tonight Live with Steve Vizard GuestTV series, 1 episode
1992In Sydney TodayGuestTV series, 1 episode
1993 Bay City Regular roleTV series
1993 Time Trax Guest role: Claudine BakerTV series, 1 episode
1993 R.F.D.S. Regular role: Dr. Sissy WetherallTV series, 13 episodes
1993 Sex GuestTV series, 1 episode
1993-1998 Good Morning Australia Guest - HerselfTV series, 12 episodes
1994 What's Cooking Guest - HerselfTV series, 2 episodes
1994 Midday with Derryn Hinch Guest - HerselfTV series, 1 episode
1994 Review GuestTV series, 1 episode
1995 G.P. Guest role: Wendy DowlingTV series, 1 episode
1995Neighbours 10th Anniversary SpecialHerself / Daphne ClarkeTV special
1996 The Adventures of the Bush Patrol VoiceAnimated TV series
1996 State Coroner Recurring role: Dr. Julie TraversTV pilot
1997–1998 State Coroner Regular role: Julie TraversTV series, 28 episodes
1997Monday to FridayGuestTV series, 1 episode
1998FCTVGuestTV series, 1 episode
1998 Bullpitt! Guest role: JournalistTV series, 1 episode
1999 Hububb Guest role: RosaTV series, 1 episode
2001 Wicked! Regular role: EileenTV series, 26 episodes
2002 Always Greener Guest role: Mrs. SlateTV series, 1 episode
2005; 2006 All Saints Recurring guest role: Joanne MillerTV series, 2 episodes
2006 Home and Away Guest role: Grace CarterTV series, 1 episode

Personal life

Smith is married to actor and writer, Jonathan Biggins. The couple met while performing together in a Melbourne play. [3] Smith and Biggins have twin daughters, who were born in February 2000. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Oram, James (1988). Neighbours: behind the scenes. Angus & Robertson. p. 102. ISBN   0-207-16075-9.
  2. 1 2 Richards, Holly (16 August 2010). "Neighbours: Where are they now?". The West Australian . West Australian Newspapers Limited. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
  3. 1 2 Freeman-Greene, Suzy (24 October 2009). "Bit parts for parents". The Age . Retrieved 11 March 2012.