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,...

Known For

Cast Credits

City of Ember

as Granny

Flick

as Ma

The Magic Flute

as The Old Papagena

Keeping Mum

as Mrs. Parker

Oliver Twist

as Old Woman

Dead Cool

as Liz

Nero

as Soothsayer

Anna Spud

as Gran

A Good Thief

as Lizzie

Donovan Quick

as Granny

A Christmas Carol

as Mrs. Dilber

Tube Tales

as Older Lady (segment "Horny")

Tom's Midnight Garden

as Mrs Willows

Anthrakitis

as Dolly

An Evening with Lily Savage

as Self - Audience Member

Secrets & Lies

as Woman with Cat

Haunted

as Old gypsy woman

Doggin' Around

as Mrs. Thompson

Pretty Princess

as regina madre

Dakota Road

as Joan Benson