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
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
2010
as Self
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The Antiques Rogue Show
2009
as Olive Greenhalgh
City of Ember
2008
as Granny
Flick
2008
as Ma
The Magic Flute
2006
as The Old Papagena
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Designer Chocolate
2005
Keeping Mum
2005
as Mrs. Parker
Oliver Twist
2005
as Old Woman
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
2005
as Mrs. Mulch (voice)
Dead Cool
2005
as Liz
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
as Grandma Georgina
Nero
2004
as Soothsayer
Anna Spud
2003
as Gran
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A Good Thief
2002
as Lizzie
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
2001
as Peg Sliderskew
Donovan Quick
2000
as Granny
A Christmas Carol
2000
as Joyce
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades
2000
as Delfina
A Christmas Carol
1999
as Mrs. Dilber
Tube Tales
1999
as Older Lady (segment "Horny")
Tom's Midnight Garden
1999
as Mrs Willows
Alice in Wonderland
1999
as Miss Lory
Wife of Bath
1998
as Hag (voice)
The Revengers' Comedies
1998
as Winnie