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Kathy Staff

Acting Born Jul 12, 1928 Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, UK 24 credits

Biography

Kathy Staff was an English actress known for her work on British television. She is best known for her portrayal of Nora Batty on Last of the Summer Wine, the longest running sitcom in the world.

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Known for

Coronation Street

as Woman in Audience (uncredited)

Coronation Street

as Vera Hopkins

Coronation Street

as Mrs. Thacker

Crossroads

as Doris Luke

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

as Mrs. Oliphant (uncredited)

Full filmography

  • Coronation Street (1960) as Woman in Audience (uncredited)
  • Coronation Street (1960) as Vera Hopkins
  • Coronation Street (1960) as Mrs. Thacker
  • Crossroads (1964) as Doris Luke
  • Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Nora Batty
  • The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
  • Blankety Blank (1979)
  • The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979) as Self
  • Open All Hours (1976) as Mrs Blewett
  • Follyfoot (1971)
  • Mary Reilly (1996) as Mrs. Kent
  • Queenie's Castle (1970) as Mrs Blakely
  • Castle Haven (1969)
  • The Dresser (1983) as Bombazine Woman
  • The War Game (1966) as Interviewee (uncredited)
  • Little Dorrit (1987) as Mrs. Tickit
  • A Kind of Loving (1962) as Mrs. Oliphant (uncredited)
  • Dawson's Weekly (1975)
  • The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005) as Nora Batty (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Camille (1984) as Flower Lady
  • Separate Tables (1983) as Mabel
  • The Family Way (1966) as Neighbour (uncredited)
  • Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings (2000) as Teabar Lady
  • Mr. H Is Late (1988)