Elaine C. Smith
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.
Over the course of her career, Smith has become a staple of Scottish television, and was appointed to the Scottish Broadcasting Commission by the Scottish Government in recognition to her extensive experience and knowledge of broadcasting in Scotland. In 2025, she received the Outstanding Achievement Award at The Pantomime Awards for her work in pantomime performance, and was awarded the Freedom of Glasgow by Glasgow City Council in March 2025.
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