
Kathy Staff
Known for Acting · 27 credits
- Born
- 1928-07-12
- Died
- 2008-12-13
- Place of birth
- Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- Minnie Higginbottom
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
TV Shows (13)

Coronation Street
1960
as Woman in Audience (uncredited) / Vera Hopkins / Mrs. Thacker

Last of the Summer Wine
1973
as Nora Batty

Crossroads
1964
as Doris Luke

The Paul O'Grady Show
2004

Blankety Blank
1979

The Paul Daniels Magic Show
1979
as Self

Open All Hours
1976
as Mrs Blewett
Castle Haven
1969

Follyfoot
1971

Queenie's Castle
1970
as Mrs Blakely

Dawson's Weekly
1975
No Frills
1988

Dawson and Friends
1977
as Various
Movies (14)

Mary Reilly
1996
as Mrs. Kent

The Dresser
1983
as Bombazine Woman

Little Dorrit
1987
as Mrs. Tickit

The War Game
1966
as Interviewee (uncredited)

The Family Way
1966
as Neighbour (uncredited)
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005
as Nora Batty (archive footage) (uncredited)

Camille
1984
as Flower Lady

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
2000
as Teabar Lady

A Kind of Loving
1962
as Mrs. Oliphant (uncredited)

Mr. H Is Late
1988

Separate Tables
1983
as Mabel

Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
2022
as Self (archive)

Thora Hird Tribute
2003
as Self, Nora

Getting Sam Home
1983
as Nora Batty
About Kathy Staff
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. With 27 credits spanning from 1960 to 2022, Kathy Staff has appeared in 14 films and 13 TV shows.
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Most Popular Kathy Staff Movies
- Mary Reilly (1996) — as Mrs. Kent
- The Dresser (1983) — as Bombazine Woman
- Little Dorrit (1987) — as Mrs. Tickit
- The War Game (1966) — as Interviewee (uncredited)
- The Family Way (1966) — as Neighbour (uncredited)
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