Liz Smith (I) (1921–2016) |
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Liz Smith found fame as an actress at an age when most people are considering retirement. It was a long road to eventual stardom, during which she struggled to raise a family after a broken marriage. She became best-known for her roles in The Vicar of Dibley (1994) and The Royle Family but her talents encompassed serious drama too. And while she ...
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Died:(age 95) in Worthing, West Sussex, England, UK |
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Actress (138 credits)
Actress (138 credits)
2013
The Tunnel
(TV Series)
Harriet Stone
Harriet Stone
- Episode #1.3
(2013)
... Harriet Stone
- Episode #1.2
(2013)
... Harriet Stone
2008
Lark Rise to Candleford
(TV Series)
Zillah
Zillah
- Episode #1.10
(2008)
... Zillah
- Episode #1.9
(2008)
... Zillah
- Episode #1.8
(2008)
... Zillah
- Episode #1.7
(2008)
... Zillah
- Episode #1.6
(2008)
... Zillah
1998-2006
The Royle Family
(TV Series)
Norma Speakman
Norma Speakman
- The Queen of Sheba
(2006)
... Norma Speakman
- The Royle Family at Christmas
(2000)
... Norma Speakman
- The Christening
(2000)
... Norma Speakman
- London
(2000)
... Norma Speakman
- Funeral
(2000)
... Norma Speakman
2003
Between the Sheets
(TV Mini-Series)
Audrey Delany
Audrey Delany
- Episode #1.6
(2003)
... Audrey Delany
- Episode #1.5
(2003)
... Audrey Delany
- Episode #1.4
(2003)
... Audrey Delany
- Episode #1.3
(2003)
... Audrey Delany
- Episode #1.2
(2003)
... Audrey Delany
1984-2002
The Bill
(TV Series)
Harriet 'Tatsie' Wright / Edna Finch / Mrs. West / ...
Harriet 'Tatsie' Wright / Edna Finch / Mrs. West / ...
- 041: Gone Native
(2002)
... Harriet 'Tatsie' Wright
- 040: Jeopardy
(2002)
... Harriet 'Tatsie' Wright
- Sucking Eggs
(1998)
... Edna Finch
- Dead Man's Boots
(1991)
... Mrs. West
- The Drugs Raid
(1984)
... Maggie
2002
Trial & Retribution
(TV Series)
Mrs. Dorothy Norton
Mrs. Dorothy Norton
- Episode #5.2
(2002)
... Mrs. Dorothy Norton
- Episode #5.1
(2002)
... Mrs. Dorothy Norton
2000
Animated Tales of the World
(TV Series)
Third Aunt
Third Aunt
- A Story from Taiwan: Aunt Tiger
... Third Aunt (voice)
1996-1999
The Queen's Nose
(TV Series)
Grandma
Grandma
- Harmony's Return
(1999)
... Grandma
- Episode #2.6
(1996)
... Grandma
- Episode #2.5
(1996)
... Grandma
- Episode #2.4
(1996)
... Grandma
- Episode #2.3
(1996)
... Grandma
1999
Oliver Twist
(TV Mini-Series)
Sally
Sally
1991-1999
2point4 Children
(TV Series)
Bette / Aunt Belle / Bette and Belle
Bette / Aunt Belle / Bette and Belle
- Enter the Dragon
(1999)
... Bette
- When Did You Last See Your Father
(1998)
... Bette
- Two Years Before the Mast
(1996)
... Bette
- Vertigo
(1996)
... Aunt Belle
- Mayday
(1995)
... Bette
1999
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
(TV Series)
Lena Finn
Lena Finn
- The Lake of Darkness: Part 2
(1999)
... Lena Finn
- The Lake of Darkness: Part 1
(1999)
... Lena Finn
1994-1997
Pirates
(TV Series)
Gran (Abigail Blood)
Gran (Abigail Blood)
- Episode #3.1
(1997)
... Gran (Abigail Blood)
- Episode #2.1
(1995)
... Gran (Abigail Blood)
- Episode #1.1
(1994)
... Gran (Abigail Blood)
1996
Karaoke
(TV Mini-Series)
Mrs. Baglin / Mrs.Baglin
Mrs. Baglin / Mrs.Baglin
- Friday
(1996)
... Mrs.Baglin
- Wednesday
(1996)
... Mrs. Baglin
- Tuesday
(1996)
... Mrs. Baglin
1994-1996
The Vicar of Dibley
(TV Series)
Letitia Cropley
Letitia Cropley
- The Easter Bunny
(1996)
... Letitia Cropley
- Animals
(1994)
... Letitia Cropley
- Election
(1994)
... Letitia Cropley
- The Window & the Weather
(1994)
... Letitia Cropley
- Community Spirit
(1994)
... Letitia Cropley
1993
Without Walls
(TV Series documentary)
Maid
Maid
- For One Night Only: Margaret Rutherford
(1993)
... Maid
1993
Cluedo
(TV Series)
Mrs. White
Mrs. White
- Publish & Be Damned
(1993)
... Mrs. White
- Where There's a Will
(1993)
... Mrs. White
- The Hanged Man
(1993)
... Mrs. White
- The Word, the Flesh and the Devil
(1993)
... Mrs. White
- Seven Deadly Sinners
(1993)
... Mrs. White
1992
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
(TV Series)
Delfina
Delfina
- Barcelona, May 1917
(1992)
... Delfina
1990-1991
Making Out
(TV Series)
Muriel
Muriel
- Episode #3.6
(1991)
... Muriel
- Episode #2.4
(1990)
... Muriel
1990
A Bit of Fry and Laurie
(TV Series)
Woman Returning Suits
Woman Returning Suits
- Episode #2.4
(1990)
... Woman Returning Suits
1987-1990
Screen Two
(TV Series)
Agent / Gran / Mrs. Slatterthwaite
Agent / Gran / Mrs. Slatterthwaite
- Drowning in the Shallow End
(1990)
... Agent
- Words of Love
(1989)
... Gran
- On the Palm
(1987)
... Mrs. Slatterthwaite
1989
Wonderworks: Young Charlie Chaplin
(TV Series)
Mrs. Greenwood
Mrs. Greenwood
- Episode #1.4
(1989)
... Mrs. Greenwood
1987-1988
Valentine Park
(TV Series)
Mrs. Giles
Mrs. Giles
- Swarm!
(1988)
... Mrs. Giles
- Heroes and Villains
(1988)
... Mrs. Giles
- A Rose by Any Other Name
(1988)
... Mrs. Giles
- Who's Minding the Marigolds?
(1988)
... Mrs. Giles
- Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
(1988)
... Mrs. Giles
1988
All in Good Faith
(TV Series)
Annie Freeman
Annie Freeman
- And He Fell Among Thieves
(1988)
... Annie Freeman
1987
Imaginary Friends
(TV Mini-Series)
Milly Munger
Milly Munger
- Episode #1.3
(1987)
... Milly Munger
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Milly Munger
- Episode #1.1
(1987)
... Milly Munger
1986
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
(TV Mini-Series)
Mrs. Fisher
Mrs. Fisher
- Episode #1.4
(1986)
... Mrs. Fisher
- Episode #1.3
(1986)
... Mrs. Fisher
- Episode #1.2
(1986)
... Mrs. Fisher
1985
Mann's Best Friends
(TV Series)
Mrs. Anstruther
Mrs. Anstruther
- Episode #1.6
(1985)
... Mrs. Anstruther
- Episode #1.5
(1985)
... Mrs. Anstruther
- Episode #1.4
(1985)
... Mrs. Anstruther
- Episode #1.1
(1985)
... Mrs. Anstruther
1983-1984
Now and Then
(TV Series)
Gran
Gran
- Episode #2.6
(1984)
... Gran
- Episode #2.5
(1984)
... Gran
- Episode #2.4
(1984)
... Gran
- Episode #2.3
(1984)
... Gran
- Episode #2.2
(1984)
... Gran
1984
One by One
(TV Series)
Gran Turner
Gran Turner
- Ends and Beginnings
(1984)
... Gran Turner
- The Woman's Touch
(1984)
... Gran Turner
- A Long Weekend
(1984)
... Gran Turner
- Time and Motion
(1984)
... Gran Turner
- Pastures New
(1984)
... Gran Turner
1983
Partners in Crime
(TV Mini-Series)
Hannah Macpherson
Hannah Macpherson
- The House of Lurking Death
(1983)
... Hannah Macpherson
1983
The All Electric Amusement Arcade
(TV Series)
Gran
Gran
- Episode #1.7
(1983)
... Gran
- Episode #1.6
(1983)
... Gran
- Episode #1.5
(1983)
... Gran
- Episode #1.4
(1983)
... Gran
- Episode #1.3
(1983)
... Gran
1980-1982
In Loving Memory
(TV Series)
Hilda Pardoe
Hilda Pardoe
- Special: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
(1982)
... Hilda Pardoe
- The Outing
(1980)
... Hilda Pardoe
1973-1980
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Elfie / Keith's Granny / Mrs. Oxfam / ...
Elfie / Keith's Granny / Mrs. Oxfam / ...
- Murder Rap
(1980)
... Elfie
- Spend Spend Spend
(1977)
... Keith's Granny
- Keep an Eye on Albert
(1975)
... Mrs. Oxfam
- Breath
(1975)
... Mrs. Pritchett
- Taking Leave
(1974)
1975-1979
I Didn't Know You Cared
(TV Series)
Mrs Brandon / Mrs. Brandon
Mrs Brandon / Mrs. Brandon
- The Great Day
(1979)
... Mrs Brandon
- What's in a Name
(1979)
... Mrs Brandon
- The Great Escape
(1979)
... Mrs Brandon
- Don't Answer That
(1979)
... Mrs Brandon
- A Tip Top Day
(1979)
... Mrs Brandon
1978
Within These Walls
(TV Series)
Tottie Dowd
Tottie Dowd
- Is There Anyone There?
(1978)
... Tottie Dowd
- Nemesis
(1978)
... Tottie Dowd
1977
The Duchess of Duke Street
(TV Series)
Nanny
Nanny
- The Legion of the Living
(1977)
... Nanny
- Winter Lament
(1977)
... Nanny
1977
Nicholas Nickleby
(TV Mini-Series)
Peg Sliderskew
Peg Sliderskew
- Episode #1.6
(1977)
... Peg Sliderskew
- Episode #1.5
(1977)
... Peg Sliderskew
1974-1976
Crown Court
(TV Series)
Kitty Ross / Mrs. Fowkes
Kitty Ross / Mrs. Fowkes
- Two in the Mind of One: Part 3
(1976)
... Kitty Ross
- Two in the Mind of One: Part 1
(1975)
... Kitty Ross
- Hidden Scars: Part 1
(1974)
... Mrs. Fowkes
1975
Emmerdale
(TV Series)
Hilda Semple
Hilda Semple
- Episode #1.278
(1975)
... Hilda Semple
- Episode #1.277
(1975)
... Hilda Semple
- Episode #1.276
(1975)
... Hilda Semple
- Episode #1.275
(1975)
... Hilda Semple
1974
David Copperfield
(TV Mini-Series)
Mrs. Heep
Mrs. Heep
- Episode #1.5
(1974)
... Mrs. Heep
- Episode #1.4
(1974)
... Mrs. Heep
- Episode #1.2
(1974)
... Mrs. Heep
1974
South Riding
(TV Mini-Series)
Nellie Huggins
Nellie Huggins
- Take What You Want and Pay for It
(1974)
... Nellie Huggins
- The Powers That Be
(1974)
... Nellie Huggins
1974
Village Hall
(TV Series)
Mrs. Whalley
Mrs. Whalley
- There'll Almost Always Be an England
(1974)
... Mrs. Whalley
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Self (34 credits)
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Archive footage (13 credits)
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Other Works:
She acted in Alan Ayckbourn's play, "Just Between Ourselves", at the Palace Theatre in Watford, England with Warren Clarke, Susie Blake, Susan Hanson and Colin Higgins in the cast. See more »Height:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Personal Quote:
My advice is: Never peel potatoes. Think of the time that would be saved in this country if nobody peeled potatoes.Trivia:
Sister of Leila N Gleadle (born 1924, died 1924). See more »Trademark:
Frequently played eccentric or dotty old womenStar Sign:
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