The Graham Norton Show
2007Series
The Graham Norton Show
2007Series
Person
Liz Smith
Acting
- Born
- December 11, 1921 · Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, UK
- Died
- December 24, 2016
Biography
Betty Gleadle (December 11, 1921 – December 24, 2016), known by the stage name Liz Smith, was an English character actress, known for her roles in BBC sitcoms, including as Annie Brandon in I Didn't Know You Cared (1975–1979), the sisters Bette and Belle in 2point4 Children (1991–1999), Letitia Cropley in The Vicar of Dibley (1994–1996) and Norma Speakman ("Nana") in The Royle Family (1998–2000, 2006). She also played Zillah in Lark Rise to Candleford (2008) and won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the 1984 film A Private Function.
Known For
The Bill
1984Series
The Bill
1984Series
Casualty
1986Series
Casualty
1986Series
Wogan
1982Series
Wogan
1982Series
Crown Court
1972Series
Crown Court
1972Series
Play for Today
1970Series
Play for Today
1970Series
Last of the Summer Wine
1973Series
Last of the Summer Wine
1973Series
The Paul O'Grady Show
2004Series
The Paul O'Grady Show
2004Series
Tony Awards
1956Series
Tony Awards
1956Series
V.I.P.
1998Series
V.I.P.
1998Series
Screen Two
1985Series
Screen Two
1985Series
American Masters
1986Series
American Masters
1986Series