Elaine Smith (actress)

For the Scottish actress, see Elaine C. Smith.

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.

Elaine Smith
Born	(1962-04-23) 23 April 1962 (age 62) Ayrshire, Scotland
Occupation	Television actress/school teacher
Notable work	Daphne Clarke in Neighbours
Spouse	Jonathan Biggins
Children	2

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]}

Filmography

Film

Year	Film	Role	Type
1972	The Office Picnic		Feature film
1983	The City's Edge	Extra	Feature film
1984	Every Picture Tells a Story: The Art Films lf James Scott	Female Striker	Feature film documentary, UK

Television

Year	Title	Role	Type
1984	Sons and Daughters	Guest role: Air Stewardess	TV series, 1 episode
1984	Carson's Law	Recurring guest role: Angela Watson	TV series, 2 episodes
1985–1988	Neighbours	Regular role: Daphne Clarke	TV series, 363 episodes
1986	Kids 21st Birthday Channel Ten Telethon	Guest - Herself with Neighbours cast: Jason Donovan & Peter O'Brien	TV special
1986–1987	It's a Knockout	Guest Referee / Participant	TV series, 2 episodes
1987; 1988	Wogan	Guest	TV series UK, 2 episodes
1988	World Expo 88: Opening Celebrations	Herself (with Peter O'Brien)	TV special
1988	The Flying Doctors	Guest role: Jenny Rose	TV series, 1 episode
1988	Hey Hey It's Saturday	Herself	TV series, 1 episode (Red Faces segment)
1988	Life Education Television Appeal	Herself	TV special
1988	The Royal Variety Performance	Herself (with Neighbours cast)	TV special, UK
1989	Going Live!	Herself	TV series UK, 1 episode
1989	The Bert Newton Show	Guest - Herself	TV series, 1 episode
1989	TV Weddings	Herself	TV special
1989	A Tribute to Neighbours: Celebrating 1000 episodes	Herself (Daphne Lawrence / Daphne Clarke)	TV special
1989	A Country Practice	Recurring guest role: Helen Grey	TV series, 2 episodes
1990	Flair	Recurring role: Megan	TV miniseries, 2 episodes
1990	The Paper Man	Recurring role: Celia Ward	TV miniseries, 2 episodes
1991	Ratbag Hero	Recurring role: Mum	TV miniseries, 2 episodes
1991	Tonight Live with Steve Vizard	Guest	TV series, 1 episode
1992	In Sydney Today	Guest	TV series, 1 episode
1993	Bay City	Regular role	TV series
1993	Time Trax	Guest role: Claudine Baker	TV series, 1 episode
1993	R.F.D.S.	Regular role: Dr. Sissy Wetherall	TV series, 13 episodes
1993	Sex	Guest	TV series, 1 episode
1993-1998	Good Morning Australia	Guest - Herself	TV series, 12 episodes
1994	What's Cooking	Guest - Herself	TV series, 2 episodes
1994	Midday with Derryn Hinch	Guest - Herself	TV series, 1 episode
1994	Review	Guest	TV series, 1 episode
1995	G.P.	Guest role: Wendy Dowling	TV series, 1 episode
1995	Neighbours 10th Anniversary Special	Herself / Daphne Clarke	TV special
1996	The Adventures of the Bush Patrol	Voice	Animated TV series
1996	State Coroner	Recurring role: Dr. Julie Travers	TV pilot
1997–1998	State Coroner	Regular role: Julie Travers	TV series, 28 episodes
1997	Monday to Friday	Guest	TV series, 1 episode
1998	FCTV	Guest	TV series, 1 episode
1998	Bullpitt!	Guest role: Journalist	TV series, 1 episode
1999	Hububb	Guest role: Rosa	TV series, 1 episode
2001	Wicked!	Regular role: Eileen	TV series, 26 episodes
2002	Always Greener	Guest role: Mrs. Slate	TV series, 1 episode
2005; 2006	All Saints	Recurring guest role: Joanne Miller	TV series, 2 episodes
2006	Home and Away	Guest role: Grace Carter	TV series, 1 episode

Personal life

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

References

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

External links

• Elaine Smith at IMDb