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
City of Ember
2008
Keeping Mum
2005
Oliver Twist
2005
Separate Tables
1983
Anna Spud
2003
Secrets & Lies
1996
The Duellists
1977
Haunted
1995
Taking Leave
1974
High Spirits
1988
Tube Tales
1999
