Elaine Smith (actress)

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

Elaine Smith (born 23 April 1962) is a former Australian actress who found fame on television series Neighbours in 1985 as original cast member Daphne Clarke, a former stripper and coffee shop owner.

Biography

Elaine Smith was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, she auditioned for a guest role in Neighbours in 1984.[1] However, her appearance, particularly her short spiky hair, caught the attention of the casting director and she was cast as Daphne Lawrence[1] Smith continued in the role until 1988.[2] Prior to this she had a small guest role in the soap Sons and Daughters as an air hostess in 1984.

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 is now a drama and primary school teacher in an inner west Sydney public school[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Oram, James (1988). Neighbours: behind the scenes. Angus & Robertson. p. 102. ISBN 0-207-16075-9.
  2. 1 2 Richards, Holly (16 August 2010). "Neighbours: Where are they now?". The West Australian. West Australian Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
  3. ↑ "Hello neighbour! Former Neighbours star Elaine Smith - who played beloved Daphne - is pictured heading to work 30 years after her stripper character met a tragic end". , Daily Mail, 5 April 2017



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