Lynn Dalby

Lynn Dalby (born 17th February 1947 in Harrogate, West Riding of Yorkshire) is an English actress who portrayed Ruth Merrick in Emmerdale Farm in November 1972 and January 1974. 
Dalby starred as "Hazel" in the 1970s series Budgie, which starred Adam Faith. 26 episodes were made, in 1970 and 1971. She trained at the Corona Acting School with her future Emmerdale co-star Frazer Hines. She appeared in Crossroads as a secretary called Rita Hughes, before starring in the crime drama Breakaway. After the end of her six-year marriage to director Ray Lonnen, Dalby emigrated to Australia.
Category:Emmerdale Farm actors