Penne Hackforth-Jones

Penne Hackforth-Jones was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Muriel’s Wedding, Kokoda Crescent, and Cash and Company.

Personal and Family Life

Penne Hackforth-Jones was born on August 5, 1949, in Greenwich, Connecticut. She was raised in Australia, influenced by her great-grandmother, Barbara Baynton, a well-known novelist. Her parents were Paul Andrew Lawson Hackforth-Jones and Susan Felicity Gullett. Penne had several siblings, including Jos, Simary, and Olivia McNally.

Death and Legacy

Penne passed away on May 17, 2013, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, due to lung cancer. Her contributions to the Australian film and television industry are remembered, particularly her memorable performances in various projects throughout her career.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Alvin Purple 1973-12-20 Dr. Liz Sort
Alvin Rides Again 1974-12-16 Woman Cricketer
Running on Empty 1982-08-05 Dave
The Tree 2010-03-03 Mrs. Johnson
Purple Flowers 2011-07-08 Grandmother
We’ve All Been There 2013-02-17 Joan
Kokoda Crescent 1989-06-01 Carol
The Old Curiosity Shop 1984-01-01
Don’t Call Me Girlie 1985-08-01 Narrator
Paradise Road 1997-02-11 Mrs. Pike
Bitter & Twisted 2008-04-28 Jackie Samvini
The Journalist 1979-11-15 Gillie Griffiths
Image of Death 1978-01-01 Maureen
Muriel’s Wedding 1994-09-29 Bridal Manageress #2
Diana & Me 1997-12-04 Pollock
After Marcuse 1988-01-01 Gillian
Irresistible Force 1993-05-07 Lieutenant Governor
Down the Wind 1975-08-28
Libido 1973-04-06
Black and White 2002-10-31 Mrs. Aston
Time’s Raging 1985-09-22 Jane
The Adventures of Sam: Search for the Dragon 1999-10-01
Home and Away 1988-01-17
Chandon Pictures 2007-11-10
Tandarra 1976-02-09
Butterfly Island 1985-07-15
Number 96 1972-03-13
Punishment 1981-02-20
Cash and Company 1975-05-26
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries 2012-02-24 Reverend Mother
The Doctor Blake Mysteries 2013-02-01 Nell Clasby
Bodysurfer 1989-08-09 Angela Lang
headLand 2005-11-15 Judge Hildegard Rosedale
Bony 1992-08-15 Eve
Homicide 1964-10-20 Anne Kelly
Rafferty’s Rules 1987-02-12 Danielle
Rafferty’s Rules 1987-02-12 Sinclair