Elaine Smith (actress)
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.
Elaine Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 April 1962 Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Occupation | Television actress/school teacher |
| Notable work | Daphne Clarke in Neighbours |
| Spouse | Jonathan Biggins |
| Children | 2 |
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.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | The Office Picnic | Feature film | |
| 1983 | The City's Edge | Extra | Feature film |
| 1984 | Every Picture Tells a Story: The Art Films lf James Scott | Female Striker | Feature film documentary, UK |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Sons and Daughters | Guest role: Air Stewardess | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1984 | Carson's Law | Recurring guest role: Angela Watson | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1985–88 | Neighbours | Regular role: Daphne Clarke | TV series, 363 episodes |
| 1986–87 | It's a Knockout | Guest Referee / Participant | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1987–88 | Wogan | Guest | TV series UK, 2 episodes |
| 1988 | World Expo 88: Opening Celebrations | Herself (with Peter O'Brien) | TV special |
| 1988 | The Flying Doctors | Guest role: Jenny Rose | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1988 | Hey Hey It's Saturday | Herself | TV series, 1 episode (Red Faces segment) |
| 1988 | Life Education Television Appeal | Herself | TV special |
| 1988 | The Royal Variety Performance | Herself (with Neighbours cast) | TV special, UK |
| 1989 | Going Live! | Herself | TV series UK, 1 episode |
| 1989 | TV Weddings | Herself | TV special |
| 1989 | A Tribute to Neighbours: Celebrating 1000 episodes | Herself (Daphne Lawrence / Daphne Clarke) | TV special |
| 1989 | A Country Practice | Recurring guest role: Helen Grey | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1990 | Flair | Recurring role: Megan | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
| 1990 | The Paper Man | Recurring role: Celia Ward | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
| 1991 | Ratbag Hero | Recurring role: Mum | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
| 1991 | Tonight Live with Steve Vizard | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1992 | In Sydney Today | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1993 | Bay City | Regular role | TV series |
| 1993 | Time Trax | Guest role: Claudine Baker | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1993 | R.F.D.S. | Regular role: Dr. Sissy Wetherall | TV series, 13 episodes |
| 1993 | Sex | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1993-98 | Good Morning Australia | Guest | TV series, 12 episodes |
| 1994 | What's Cooking | Guest | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1994 | Midday with Derryn Hinch | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1994 | Review | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1995 | G.P. | Guest role: Wendy Dowling | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1995 | Neighbours 10th Anniversary Special | Herself / Daphne Clarke | TV special |
| 1996 | The Adventures of the Bush Patrol | Voice | Animated TV series |
| 1996 | State Coroner | Recurring role: Dr. Julie Travers | TV pilot |
| 1997–98 | State Coroner | Regular role: Julie Travers | TV series, 28 episodes |
| 1997 | Monday to Friday | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1998 | FCTV | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1998 | Bullpitt! | Guest role: Journalist | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1999 | Hububb | Guest role: Rosa | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2001 | Wicked! | Regular role: Eileen | TV series, 26 episodes |
| 2002 | Always Greener | Guest role: Mrs. Slate | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2005–06 | All Saints | Recurring guest role: Joanne Miller | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Home and Away | Guest role: Grace Carter | TV 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]
References
- Oram, James (1988). Neighbours: behind the scenes. Angus & Robertson. p. 102. ISBN 0-207-16075-9.
- 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.
- Freeman-Greene, Suzy (24 October 2009). "Bit parts for parents". The Age. Retrieved 11 March 2012.