Elaine Smith (actress)

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For the Scottish actress, see Elaine C. Smith.

Elaine Smith
Born (1962-04-23) 23 April 1962 (age 59)
Ayrshire, Scotland
OccupationTelevision actress/school teacher
Notable work
Daphne Clarke in Neighbours
Spouse(s)Jonathan Biggins
Children2

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.

Biography[]

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]

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, who were born in February 2000.[3]

References[]

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

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