Elaine Smith (actress)

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Elaine Smith
Born	(1962-04-23) 23 April 1962 Ayrshire, Scotland
Occupation	Television actress
Spouse(s)	Jonathan Biggins
Children	2

Elaine Smith (born 23 April 1962) is a Scottish-born actress who found fame on Australian television.

Career

Smith is best known for her role as Daphne Clarke in the soap opera Neighbours. She auditioned for a guest role in the show in 1984.^[1] However, her appearance, particularly her short hair, caught the attention of the casting director and she was cast as Daphne Lawrence, one of the show's original cast members.^[1] Smith continued in the role until 1988.^[2]

Subsequent credits include: The Flying Doctors, Sons and Daughters, State Coroner, Always Greener, Home and Away and All Saints in 2006.^[2]

Personal life

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

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 Oram, James (1988). Neighbours: behind the scenes. Angus & Robertson. p. 102. ISBN 0-207-16075-9.
↑ 2.0 2.1 Richards, Holly (16 August 2010). "Neighbours: Where are they now?". The West Australian (West Australian Newspapers Limited). Retrieved 11 March 2012.
↑ 3.0 3.1 Freeman-Greene, Suzy (24 October 2009). "Bit parts for parents". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 11 March 2012.

External links

Elaine Smith at the Internet Movie Database

Persondata
Name	Smith, Elaine
Alternative names
Short description	Australian actor
Date of birth	23 April 1962
Place of birth	Ayrshire, Scotland
Date of death
Place of death

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