Liz Smith
Acting
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.
Known for
2010The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Self
2008Flick
Ma
2008City of Ember
Granny
2006The Magic Flute
The Old Papagena
2005Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Grandma Georgina
2005Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Mrs. Mulch (voice)
2005Keeping Mum
Mrs. Parker
2005Oliver Twist
Old Woman
2005Dead Cool
Liz
2004Nero
Soothsayer
2003Anna Spud
Gran
2001The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Peg Sliderskew
2000A Christmas Carol
Joyce
2000Donovan Quick
Granny
2000The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades
Delfina
1999Tube Tales
Older Lady (segment "Horny")
1999Alice in Wonderland
Miss Lory
1999Tom's Midnight Garden
Mrs Willows
1999A Christmas Carol
Mrs. Dilber
1998The Revengers' Comedies
Winnie
1998Wife of Bath
Hag
1997Keep the Aspidistra Flying
Mrs Meakin
1996An Evening with Lily Savage
Self - Audience Member
1996Secrets & Lies
Woman with Cat