Penne Hackforth-Jones

Penne Hackforth-Jones

Deceased · Born: Aug 5, 1943 · Died: May 17, 2013

Personal Details

BornAug 5, 1943 Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Parents
  • Paul Andrew Lawson Hackforth-Jones
  • Susan Felicity Gullett
Relatives
  • Barbara Baynton (Great Grandparent)
  • Jos Hackforth-Jones (Sibling)
  • Simary Hackforth-Jones (Sibling)
  • Olivia McNally (Sibling)

Biography

Penne Hackforth-Jones, a renowned and accomplished American-born Australian actress and biographer, took her first breath on August 5, 1949, marking the beginning of a life that would be filled with numerous accolades and a lasting impact on the world of entertainment and literature.

Throughout her illustrious career, Penne Hackforth-Jones showcased her exceptional talent and versatility as an actress, captivating audiences with her performances in various film and television productions.

In addition to her impressive acting career, Penne Hackforth-Jones was also a gifted biographer, leaving behind a legacy of written works that would be cherished and admired by many.

Sadly, Penne Hackforth-Jones' life came to an abrupt end on May 17, 2013, when she passed away at the age of 64, following a courageous and determined battle with lung cancer.

Despite her untimely passing, Penne Hackforth-Jones' memory and legacy continue to live on, inspiring future generations of artists, writers, and actors to strive for excellence and pursue their passions with unwavering dedication and perseverance.

Prior to her relocation to the land down under, Australia, in the year 1964, Hackforth-Jones had spent a significant portion of her formative years residing with her family in the United Kingdom, specifically in England.

Following this period of her life, she went on to pursue her deep-seated passion for the performing arts by successfully graduating from the esteemed National Institute of Dramatic Art in the year 1968.

Notably, the illustrious actress, Pamela Hackforth-Jones, made her inaugural on-screen appearance in the Australian television series Riptide, a milestone event that marked the inception of a long-standing and prosperous career in Australian television, commencing in 1969.

Notwithstanding her numerous achievements and notable contributions to her field, the esteemed actress, Jennifer Hackforth-Jones, remained unmarried throughout her life. At the time of her untimely demise, she left behind a legacy of cherished memories and a loving family, consisting of her three devoted sisters, who had the profound honor of being her closest kin.

Career

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2013
{"id":34910,"title":"The Tree","year":"2010","character":"Mrs. Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tree","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5220p7mki760.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5220p7mki760.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
The Tree
The Tree as Mrs. Johnson
{"id":19464,"title":"Mao's Last Dancer","year":"2009","character":"Cynthia Dodds","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/maos-last-dancer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7248halle4s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7248halle4s0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Mao's Last Dancer
Mao's Last Dancer as Cynthia Dodds
{"id":148215,"title":"Bitter & Twisted","year":"2008","character":"Jackie Samvini","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bitter-twisted-2008","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_148215.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_148215.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Bitter & Twisted
Bitter & Twisted as Jackie Samvini
{"id":22324,"title":"Black and White","year":"2002","character":"Mrs. Aston","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-and-white-2002","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22324.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22324.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Black and White
Black and White as Mrs. Aston
{"id":56558,"title":"Diana & Me","year":"1997","character":"Pollock","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/diana-me-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56558.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56558.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Diana & Me
Diana & Me as Pollock
{"id":8181,"title":"Paradise Road","year":"1997","character":"Mrs. Pike","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/paradise-road","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ak1bueq3p70.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ak1bueq3p70.jpeg"},"released":1}
Paradise Road
Paradise Road as Mrs. Pike
{"id":4718,"title":"Muriel's Wedding","year":"1994","character":"Bridal Manageress #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/muriels-wedding","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7vcrf0ivlvh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7vcrf0ivlvh0.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Muriel's Wedding
Muriel's Wedding as Bridal Manageress #2
{"id":58731,"title":"Irresistible Force","year":"1993","character":"Lieutenant Governor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/irresistible-force","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58731.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58731.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Irresistible Force
Irresistible Force as Lieutenant Governor
{"id":60832,"title":"Kokoda Crescent","year":"1989","character":"Carol","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kokoda-crescent","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60832.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60832.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":161954,"title":"Don't Call Me Girlie","year":"1985","character":"Narrator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dont-call-me-girlie-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161954.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161954.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":62616,"title":"The Old Curiosity Shop","year":"1984","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-old-curiosity-shop-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62616.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62616.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":63321,"title":"Running on Empty","year":"1982","character":"Dave","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/running-on-empty-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63321.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63321.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":163501,"title":"The Journalist","year":"1979","character":"Gillie Griffiths","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-journalist","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163501.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163501.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
The Journalist
The Journalist as Gillie Griffiths
{"id":164216,"title":"Image of Death","year":"1978","character":"Maureen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/image-of-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164216.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164216.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":103834591,"title":"Tandarra","year":1976,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tandarra","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834591.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834591.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":103834614,"title":"Cash and Company","year":1975,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cash-and-company","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834614.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834614.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":86447,"title":"Alvin Rides Again, and Again! And Again! And Again!","year":"1974","character":"Woman Cricketer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alvin-rides-again-and-again-and-again-and-again","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86447.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86447.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":164600,"title":"Alvin Purple","year":"1973","character":"Dr. Liz Sort","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alvin-purple","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164600.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Alvin Purple
Alvin Purple as Dr. Liz Sort
{"id":164401,"title":"Libido","year":"1973","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/libido","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164401.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164401.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103831284,"title":"Number 96","year":1972,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/number-96","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831284.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831284.jpg"},"released":1}
1972