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Lois Ramsey
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Lois June Dickson
18 June 1922 Adelaide, South Australia
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| Died | 22 January 2016 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1954–2012 |
| Known for | The Box (TV series) Prisoner (TV series) |
| Spouse(s) | Cuthbert Ward Ramsey |
| Children | Penny Ramsey Stephen Ramsey |
Lois June Ramsey (born Dickson; 18 June 1922 – 22 January 2016) was a famous Australian actress. She was also known as Lois Ramsay. Lois was best known for her regular roles in popular TV shows like The Box and Prisoner. She often played fun, unique older ladies in TV dramas.
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About Lois Ramsey's Acting Career
Lois Ramsey had a long and busy acting career. She started acting in 1954 and continued until 2012. She worked in television, movies, and on stage.
Famous TV Shows
Lois was a main character in the 1970s TV drama The Box. She played Mrs. Hopkins, who was a tea lady, and appeared in every episode of the show.
She also had two important roles in the TV series Prisoner. In 1980, she played Agnes Forster, a social worker. Later, from 1985 to 1986, Lois played Ettie Parslow. Ettie was an elderly prison inmate who thought World War II was still happening.
Other TV and Film Roles
Lois Ramsey appeared in many other Australian TV dramas. These included popular shows like Homicide, The Sullivans, Cop Shop, and A Country Practice. She also had roles in E Street, Home and Away, Blue Heelers, Always Greener, and All Saints.
She also acted in movies. Some of her film roles were in Crackerjack and BoyTown. In 2000, she won an AFI Award for her acting in the TV series Grass Roots. This award recognized her great performance as a guest actress in a TV drama.
Stage Work
Besides TV and movies, Lois Ramsey was also a talented stage actress. She helped start the Flinders Street Revue Company in 1961. Later, she performed in many plays with both the Sydney Theatre Company and the Melbourne Theatre Company.
Lois Ramsey's Family Life
Lois June Dickson was born to Bill and Maud Dickson. On 25 September 1943, she married Cuthbert Ward Ramsey. They had two children together. Their son, Stephen Ramsey, became a writer and director. Their daughter, Penny Ramsey, was also an actress, but she has sadly passed away.
