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Kathy Staff

Acting

Kathy Staff

Born July 12, 1928 — died December 13, 2008 · Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, UK

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.

Known For

Mary Reilly

Mary Reilly

1996 · Mrs. Kent

The War Game

The War Game

1966 · Interviewee (uncredited)

Coronation Street

Coronation Street

1960 · Woman in Audience (uncredited)

The Dresser

The Dresser

1983 · Bombazine Woman

A Kind of Loving

A Kind of Loving

1962 · Mrs. Oliphant (uncredited)

Open All Hours

Open All Hours

1976 · Mrs Blewett

Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

1973 · Nora Batty

The Family Way

The Family Way

1966 · Neighbour (uncredited)

Camille

Camille

1984 · Flower Lady

Little Dorrit

Little Dorrit

1987 · Mrs. Tickit

The Paul O'Grady Show

The Paul O'Grady Show

2004

Blankety Blank

1979

Filmography

Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs

Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs

2022 · Self (archive)

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy

2005 · Nora Batty (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Paul O'Grady Show

The Paul O'Grady Show

2004

Thora Hird Tribute

Thora Hird Tribute

2003 · Self, Nora

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings

2000 · Teabar Lady

Mary Reilly

Mary Reilly

1996 · Mrs. Kent

Mr. H Is Late

Mr. H Is Late

1988

No Frills

1988

Little Dorrit

Little Dorrit

1987 · Mrs. Tickit

Camille

Camille

1984 · Flower Lady

The Dresser

The Dresser

1983 · Bombazine Woman

Separate Tables

Separate Tables

1983 · Mabel

Getting Sam Home

Getting Sam Home

1983 · Nora Batty

Blankety Blank

1979

The Paul Daniels Magic Show

The Paul Daniels Magic Show

1979 · Self

Dawson and Friends

Dawson and Friends

1977 · Various

Open All Hours

Open All Hours

1976 · Mrs Blewett

Dawson's Weekly

Dawson's Weekly

1975

Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

1973 · Nora Batty

Follyfoot

Follyfoot

1971

Queenie's Castle

Queenie's Castle

1970 · Mrs Blakely

Castle Haven

1969

The War Game

The War Game

1966 · Interviewee (uncredited)

The Family Way

The Family Way

1966 · Neighbour (uncredited)