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 (1962-04-23) 23 April 1962 (age 62)
Ayrshire, Scotland
OccupationTelevision actress/school teacher
Notable workDaphne Clarke in Neighbours
SpouseJonathan Biggins
Children2

Biography

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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

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Film

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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

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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
1985–1988 Neighbours Regular role: Daphne Clarke TV series, 363 episodes
1986 Kids 21st Birthday Channel Ten Telethon Guest - Herself with Neighbours cast: Jason Donovan & Peter O'Brien TV special
1986–1987 It's a Knockout Guest Referee / Participant TV series, 2 episodes
1987; 1988 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 The Bert Newton Show Guest - Herself TV series, 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
1993-1998 Good Morning Australia Guest - Herself TV series, 12 episodes
1994 What's Cooking Guest - Herself TV series, 2 episodes
1994 Midday with Derryn Hinch Guest - Herself 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
1997–1998 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; 2006 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

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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

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  1. ^ a b Oram, James (1988). Neighbours: behind the scenes. Angus & Robertson. p. 102. ISBN 0-207-16075-9.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b Freeman-Greene, Suzy (24 October 2009). "Bit parts for parents". The Age. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
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