Elaine Smith (actress)

For the Scottish actress, see Elaine C. Smith.

Elaine Smith
Born (1962-04-23) 23 April 1962
Largs, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Occupation(s)Television actress, school teacher
Notable workDaphne Clarke in Neighbours
SpouseJonathan Biggins
Children2

Elaine Smith (born 23 April 1962) is a Scottish-Australian former actress, known for her role as Daphne Clarke in the Australian soap opera Neighbours from 1985 until 1988.

Early life

Smith was born in Largs, Scotland. Her family moved to Perth, Western Australia when she was young.[1]

Career

She auditioned for a guest role in new series Neighbours in 1984.[2] However her appearance, particularly her short spiky hair, caught the attention of the casting director and she was cast as regular character Daphne Lawrence.[2] Smith continued in the role until 1988.[3] Prior to this she had a small guest role in soap opera Sons and Daughters in 1984 as a flight attendant.

After leaving Neighbours, Smith guested as Jenny Rose in an episode of The Flying Doctors.[4] In 1992, Smith joined the main cast of the revamped Flying Doctors series R.F.D.S. as Dr Sissy Wetherall.[5] Subsequent credits include State Coroner, Always Greener, Home and Away and All Saints in 2006.[3]

Smith 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.

Personal life

Smith was in a relationship with her Neighbours co-star Peter O'Brien.[4]

She is married to actor and writer, Jonathan Biggins. The couple met while performing together in a Melbourne play.[6] Smith and Biggins have twin daughters, who were born in February 2000.[6]

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 Of James Scott Female Striker Feature film documentary, UK

Television

Year Title Role Type
1984 Sons and Daughters Air Stewardess Guest role
1984 Carson's Law Angela Watson Episodes: "La Cenicienta", "All Is Fair"
1985–1988 Neighbours Daphne Clarke Regular role
1986–1987 It's a Knockout Guest referee / Participant 2 episodes
1988 The Flying Doctors Jenny Rose Episode: "Preacher Man"
1988 Hey Hey It's Saturday Herself 1 episode (Red Faces segment)
1989 A Country Practice Helen Grey Episodes: "Sanctuary: Parts 1 & 2"
1990 Flair Megan Recurring role
1990 The Paper Man Celia Ward Episodes: "Looking at the Stars", "Every Post a Winner"
1991 Ratbag Hero Mum Recurring role
1993 Bay City Regular role
1993 Time Trax Claudine Baker Episode: "Night of the Savage"
1993 R.F.D.S. Dr. Sissy Wetherall Regular role
1995 G.P. Wendy Dowling Episode: "Grown Ups"
1996 The Adventures of the Bush Patrol Voice Animated TV series
1996–1998 State Coroner Dr. Julie Travers Regular role
1998 Bullpitt! Journalist Episode: "Too Many Teds"
1999 Hububb Rosa Episode: "No Go Pogo"
2001 Wicked! Eileen Regular role
2002 Always Greener Mrs. Slate Episode: "Cliffhanger"
2005, 2006 All Saints Joanne Miller Episodes: "Immortal", "No Way Out"
2006 Home and Away Grace Carter Episode 4266

References

  1. ^ Rait, Noel (23 January 1988). "No regrets about leaving Neighbours". TV Radio Extra. Vol. 8, no. 366. pp. 4–5.
  2. ^ a b Oram, James (1988). Neighbours: Behind the Scenes. Angus & Robertson. p. 102. ISBN 0-207-16075-9.
  3. ^ a b 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.
  4. ^ a b Fidgeon, Patrice (2 April 1988). "Look who's flying into Doctors!". TV Week. p. 2.
  5. ^ Abraham, Tierri (August 1992). "Elaine Smith and the return of The Flying Doctors". TV Soap. pp. 10–11.
  6. ^ a b Freeman-Greene, Suzy (24 October 2009). "Bit parts for parents". The Age. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
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