Elaine C. Smith
Known for Acting · 31 credits
- Born
- 1958-08-02 (age 67)
- Place of birth
- Baillieston, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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, starring in productions such as Calendar Girls and The Steamie, while also touring regularly with her own one-woman shows. She later became a central cast member in the hit BBC Scotland sitcom Two Doors Down, further cementing her status as a staple of Scottish television. Smith’s career spans over four decades, combining humour, heart, and a deep commitment to Scottish culture and identity.
Known For
TV Shows (14)
Question Time
1979
as Herself - Panellist
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
2007
as Self
Sister Boniface Mysteries
2022
as Jeanie McIntyre
Celebrity Mastermind
2003
The Weakest Link
2021
as Self - Contestant
Rab C. Nesbitt
1990
as Mary Nesbitt
Two Doors Down
2016
as Christine
City Lights
1986
as Irene
55 Degrees North
2004
as Irene McGinley
Mayflies
2022
as Barbara
Space Cadets
1997
as Self
Hububb
1997
Naked Video
1986
Coming Soon
1999
Movies (17)
Damaged
2024
as Elizabeth Walsh
Being Stanley Baxter
2025
as Self
Coming Soon
1999
as Paisley Johnson
Scotland In A Day
2014
Broono
2024
as Mrs. Brown
Ooh the Banter!
2022
as Self (archive footage)
End of the Line
1984
as Annemarie
Govan Fair Queen
2025
as Linda
Gerard Kelly: A Celebration
2010
as Self
Rab C. Nesbitt Live
1992
as Mary Nesbitt
Two doors down - 2017 christmas special
2017
as Christine
Two doors down - 2021 christmas special
2021
as Christine
City Lights: Pure Dead Brilliant
2025
as Self
Two doors down - 2022 Christmas special
2022
as Christine
33-1 Before the Off
1997
Two doors down - 2025 christmas special
2025
as Christine
Two doors down - 2020 christmas special
as Christine
About Elaine C. Smith
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, starring in productions such as Calendar Girls and T… With 31 credits spanning from 1979 to 2025, Elaine C. Smith has appeared in 17 films and 14 TV shows.
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Most Popular Elaine C. Smith Movies
- Damaged (2024) — as Elizabeth Walsh
- Being Stanley Baxter (2025) — as Self
- Coming Soon (1999) — as Paisley Johnson
- Scotland In A Day (2014)
- Broono (2024) — as Mrs. Brown
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