Elaine C. Smith

Elaine C. Smith
Smith in 2015
Born
Elaine Constance Smith

(1958-08-02) 2 August 1958
Alma materRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland & Queen Margaret University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
Spouse
Bob Morton
(m. 1988)
Children2

Elaine Constance Smith (born 2 August 1958) is a Scottish actress and comedian. She is known for her roles in the BBC Scotland sitcoms City Lights (1984–1991), Rab C. Nesbitt (1988–2014), and Two Doors Down (2013–present), winning a BAFTA Scotland award for the latter.

In 2012, Smith co-wrote and starred in I Dreamed a Dream, a stage production about the life and career of Scottish singer Susan Boyle. She has campaigned for Scottish independence and continues to be a supporter.