Liz Smith

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

Mary Louise McKinney
Mrs. Plunkett
Flora
Mrs. Bangham
Mrs. Parker
Self - Audience Member
regina madre
Hotel Manageress
Pat's Mother
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Olive Greenhalgh
Anyula
Older Lady (segment "Horny")
Mrs. Pendleton
Mrs. Thompson
Joan Benson
Self (archive footage)
Mrs. Thornley
Woman with Cat
Lady Phillipa of Staines
Old Woman
Keith's Granny
Soothsayer
Miss Meacham
Mrs. Matthews
Confused Lady
The Old Papagena
Old Gypsy Woman
Mrs. Pritchett
Fortune Teller
Norma Speakman
Martha Balls (archive footage)
Mrs Slatterthwaite