- Penny Cook
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website = http://www.pennycook.com.auPenny Cook (born
13 July 1957 ) is a popularAustralia n actress. She graduated from the prestigiousNational Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1978.Cook first appeared in the 1970s Australian
television soap "The Restless Years ". In her best-known roles, Cook played veterinarian Vicky Dean in thedrama series "A Country Practice " from 1981 to 1985 and Dr. Elly Fielding in theTen Network soap "E Street " from 1989 to 1991.Cook was a presenter on the Australian travel show "
The Great Outdoors " from 1992 to 1996 and she most recently appeared in thepolice drama "Young Lions" (2002).Cook has also had a long involvement in the theatre, both as an actress and director. She has been involved in nearly 40 stage productions.
In June 2007, she joined the cast of
Australian soap opera "Neighbours " in the recurring guest role of playing Prue Brown, mother ofFrazer Yeats (Ben Lawson ), andRingo Brown (Sam Clark ). ["Penny Cook joins Neighbours" [http://perfectblend.net/news/spoiler/] ]References
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