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.

Personal Info

Known For Acting

Gender Female

Birthday December 11, 1921

Place of Birth Scunthorpe

Filmography

2005

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

as Grandma Georgina

Movie

2005

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

as Mrs. Mulch (voice)

Movie