Profile photo of Liz Smith

Liz Smith

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

2005
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

as Mrs. Mulch (voice)

Movie
2005
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

as Grandma Georgina

Movie
1999
A Christmas Carol

as Mrs. Dilber

Movie
1984
A Christmas Carol

as Mrs. Dilber

Movie