Elaine Smith (born 23 April 1962) is a Scottish-Australian former actress who found fame on television series ''

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'' in 1985 as original character

Daphne Clarke Daphne Clarke (also Lawrence) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Elaine Smith. Daphne was created by Reg Watson as one of ''Neighbours twelve original characters. The producer had originally wan ...

Biography

Smith auditioned for a guest role in new series ''Neighbours'' in 1984. However her appearance, particularly her short spiky hair, caught the attention of the casting director and she was cast as regular character Daphne Lawrence. Smith continued in the role until 1988. Prior to this she had a small guest role in soap opera '' Sons and Daughters'' in 1984 as a

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. Subsequent credits include ''

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'', '' State Coroner'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' All Saints'' in 2006. 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

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public school.

Filmography

Film Television

Personal life

Smith is married to actor and writer,

Jonathan Biggins Jonathan Martin Biggins (born 14 September 1960) is an Australian actor, singer, writer, director and comedian. He has appeared on film, stage and television as well as in satirical sketch comedy television programmes. He was born in Newcast ...

. The couple met while performing together in a Melbourne play. Smith and Biggins have twin daughters, who were born in February 2000.

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* 1962 births Australian schoolteachers Australian television actresses Living people People from Largs Scottish emigrants to Australia {{Australia-tv-actor-stub