Elaine C. Smith
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Elaine C Smith, born August 2, 1958, in Baillieston, Glasgow, is a Scottish actress, comedian, writer, and political activist best known for her iconic role as Mary Nesbitt in the long-running BBC sitcom Rab C. Nesbitt. She began her career as a drama teacher before transitioning into television in the 1980s with appearances on Naked Video and City Lights, which established her as one of Scotland’s most recognisable comedic talents. Over the years, Smith has enjoyed success on stage as well, sta...
Known For
Filmography
Govan Fair Queen
2025
as Linda
Being Stanley Baxter
2025
as Self
City Lights: Pure Dead Brilliant
2025
as Self
Damaged
2024
as Elizabeth Walsh
Broono
2024
as Mrs. Brown
Ooh the Banter!
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Mayflies
2022
as Barbara
Sister Boniface Mysteries
2022
as Jeanie McIntyre
The Weakest Link
2021
as Self - Contestant
Two Doors Down
2016
as Christine
Scotland In A Day
2014
Gerard Kelly: A Celebration
2010
as Self
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
2007
as Self
55 Degrees North
2004
as Irene McGinley
Celebrity Mastermind
2003
Coming Soon
1999
as Paisley Johnson
Coming Soon
1999
33-1 Before the Off
1997
as Manageress
Space Cadets
1997
as Self
Hububb
1997
Rab C. Nesbitt Live
1992
as Mary Nesbitt
Rab C. Nesbitt
1990
as Mary Nesbitt
Naked Video
1986
City Lights
1986
as Irene
End of the Line
1984
as Annemarie
Question Time
1979
as Herself - Panellist