LIZ SMITH
Liz Smith
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 11, 1921
Deathday: December 24, 2016
Place of Birth: Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Starring
Self - Good Day New York (archive footage)
Self
Olive Greenhalgh
Zillah
2008·
City of EmberGranny
2008·
FlickMa
Self
2006·
The Magic FluteThe Old Papagena
2005·
Dead CoolLiz
2005·
Oliver TwistOld Woman
2005·
Keeping MumMrs. Parker
Mrs. Mulch (voice)
Grandma Georgina
2004·
Imperium: NeroSacrilega
2004·
NeroSoothsayer
2003·
Between The Sheets2003·
Anna SpudGran
2002·
V Graham NortonSelf
2002·
A Good ThiefLizzie
Peg Sliderskew, Peg Sliderskew
2000·
Donovan QuickGranny
2000·
A Christmas CarolJoyce
1999·
Oliver TwistSally
Self
1999·
A Christmas CarolMrs. Dilber
Mrs Willows
1999·
Alice in WonderlandMiss Lory
1999·
Tube TalesOlder Lady (segment "Horny")
1998·
V.I.P.Self - Gossip Columnist
1998·
So Graham NortonSelf
1998·
The Royle FamilyNorma 'Nana' Speakman
1998·
Wife of BathHag (voice)
Winnie
1998·
AnthrakitisDolly
1997·
Trial & RetributionMrs Dorothy Norton
Mrs Meakin
1996·
KaraokeMrs Baglin
1996·
Secrets & LiesWoman with Cat
Self - Audience Member
1995·
The Queen's NoseGrandma
1995·
Crapston VillasDelia (voice)
1995·
HauntedOld gypsy woman
Harriet
1994·
PiratesGran
1994·
The Vicar of DibleyLetitia Cropley
1994·
Doggin' AroundMrs. Thompson
1993·
Shooting StarsSelf
Marta Balls
1993·
Pretty Princessregina madre
Delfina
1992·
Dakota RoadJoan Benson
1991·
PerformanceAnyula
1991·
2Point4 ChildrenAuntie Belle, Bette
1991·
BottomFortune Teller
1991·
NonaAnyula
1990·
CluedoMrs. White
1990·
El C.I.D.Mildred
Agent
Self
1989·
Screen OneMrs. Thompson
Mrs. Greenwood
Mrs. Rigby
1989·
Words of LoveGran
1989·
Apartment ZeroMary Louise McKinney
Millie
1988·
Jake's JourneyWitch
1988·
High SpiritsMrs. Plunkett
1987·
Valentine ParkMrs. Giles
Lena Finn
1987·
When We Are MarriedMrs Northrop
1987·
On the PalmMrs Slatterthwaite
1987·
Little DorritMrs. Bangham
Mrs Fisher
1986·
Worlds BeyondMrs Watts
1986·
American MastersSelf
1986·
CasualtyTillie
1986·
LovejoyFlorence
1986·
HaremMrs. Pendleton
1985·
Screen TwoAgent, Gran, Mrs. Slatterthwaite
1985·
Mann's Best FriendsMrs. Anstruther
1984·
The Bill1984·
A Christmas CarolMrs. Dilber
1984·
A Private FunctionMother
1983·
Mr. RightGran
1983·
Now And ThenGran - Then
Hannah Macpherson
1983·
Separate TablesMiss Meacham
1983·
Fanny HillMrs. Jones (uncredited)
Marta Balls
1982·
WoganSelf
1982·
Crystal GazingLady in Pub
Martha Balls (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
1982·
Britannia HospitalMaisie
1981·
The Monster ClubVillager
Mrs. Fairley
1980·
Murder RapElfie
Lady Phillipa of Staines
1979·
AgathaFlora
1978·
An Audience with...Self
1977·
Nicholas NicklebyPeg Sliderskew
1977·
The DuellistsFortune Teller
1977·
Spend Spend SpendKeith's Granny
Mrs. Bag
1977·
The Stick UpHotel Manageress
Nanny
1976·
Ripping YarnsMrs. Bag
Mrs. Dodds
La Falourdel
Annie Brandon
1975·
The SweeneyMrs. Davies
Mrs. Oxfam
1975·
BreathMrs. Pritchett
Vi Bell
1974·
Seven Faces of WomanMadge
1974·
Bedtime StoriesMiss Long
1974·
Taking LeaveConfused Lady
1973·
Second City FirstsMrs. Murphy
Housekeeper
1973·
Jack PointMrs. Matthews
1973·
Hard LabourMrs. Thornley
1972·
Crown CourtMrs. Fowkes
1971·
Bleak MomentsPat's Mother
1970·
Play for TodayElfie, Mrs. Oxfam, Mrs. Pritchett, Mrs. Thornley, Keith's Granny, Mrs. Mathews
1970·
Leo the LastRaving Tenant (uncredited)
1969·
In Loving MemoryHilda Pardoe
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf (archive footage)