Acting
Kathy Staff
Born 1928-07-12
Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, UK
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Kathy Staff
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Coronation Street
1960
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Mary Reilly
1996
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Last of the Summer Wine
1973
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The War Game
1966
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Crossroads
1964
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The Paul O'Grady Show
2004
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Blankety Blank
1979
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The Dresser
1983
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Open All Hours
1976
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The Paul Daniels Magic Show
1979
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (30 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs | Self (archive) | Movie | 2022 |
| The Funny Blokes of British Comedy | Nora Batty (archive footage) (uncredited) | Movie | 2005 | |
 | The Paul O'Grady Show | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2004 |
 | Thora Hird Tribute | Self, Nora | Movie | 2003 |
 | Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings | Teabar Lady | Movie | 2000 |
 | Mary Reilly | Mrs. Kent | Movie | 1996 |
| No Frills | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1988 | |
 | Mr. H Is Late | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1988 |
 | Last of the Summer Wine: Big Day at Dream Acres | Nora Batty | Movie | 1987 |
 | Little Dorrit | Mrs. Tickit | Movie | 1987 |
 | Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride | Nora Batty | Movie | 1986 |
 | Camille | Flower Lady | Movie | 1984 |
 | Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home | Nora Batty | Movie | 1983 |
 | The Dresser | Bombazine Woman | Movie | 1983 |
 | Separate Tables | Mabel | Movie | 1983 |
 | The Paul Daniels Magic Show | Self | TV Series | 1979 |
 | Blankety Blank | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1979 |
 | Dawson and Friends | Various | TV Series | 1977 |
 | Open All Hours | Mrs Blewett | TV Series | 1976 |
 | Dawson's Weekly | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1975 |
 | Last of the Summer Wine | Nora Batty | TV Series | 1973 |
 | Queenie's Castle | Mrs Blakely | TV Series | 1970 |
| Castle Haven | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1969 | |
 | The Family Way | Neighbour (uncredited) | Movie | 1966 |
 | The War Game | Interviewee (uncredited) | Movie | 1966 |
 | Crossroads | Doris Luke | TV Series | 1964 |
 | A Kind of Loving | Mrs. Oliphant (uncredited) | Movie | 1962 |
 | Coronation Street | Woman in Audience (uncredited) | TV Series | 1960 |
| Coronation Street | Vera Hopkins | TV Series | 1960 |
| Coronation Street | Mrs. Thacker | TV Series | 1960 |