Kathy Staff

Known for

Acting

Born

July 12, 1928

Birthplace

Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, UK

Died

December 13, 2008 (aged 80)

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.

Best known work

Mary Reilly

1996

The War Game

1966

Coronation Street

1960

The Dresser

1983

A Kind of Loving

1962

Open All Hours

1976

Last of the Summer Wine

1973

The Family Way

1966

Camille

1984

Little Dorrit

1987

Filmography

2022
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
as Self (archive)
2005
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
as Nora Batty (archive footage) (uncredited)
2004
The Paul O'Grady ShowTV
2003
Thora Hird Tribute
as Self, Nora
2000
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
as Teabar Lady
1996
Mary Reilly
as Mrs. Kent
1988
No FrillsTV
1988
Mr. H Is Late
1987
Last of the Summer Wine: Big Day at Dream Acres
as Nora Batty
1987
Little Dorrit
as Mrs. Tickit
1986
Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride
as Nora Batty
1984
Camille
as Flower Lady
1983
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
as Nora Batty
1983
The Dresser
as Bombazine Woman
1983
Separate Tables
as Mabel
1979
The Paul Daniels Magic ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
1979
Blankety BlankTV
1977
Dawson and FriendsTV
as Various (1 episode)
1976
Open All HoursTV
as Mrs Blewett (7 episodes)
1975
Dawson's WeeklyTV
1973
Last of the Summer WineTV
as Nora Batty (233 episodes)
1970
Queenie's CastleTV
as Mrs Blakey (1 episode)
1969
Castle HavenTV
1966
The Family Way
as Neighbour (uncredited)
1966
The War Game
as Interviewee (uncredited)