Liz Fraser
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- This article is about the English actress. For the Scottish vocalist of Cocteau Twins, see Elizabeth Fraser.
Liz Fraser (born Elizabeth Winch, August 14, 1933, London) is a British actress, mainly in comedy roles.
She attended Grammar School and the London School of Dramatic Art, before appearing in repertory theatre in Accrington.
Fraser is known for her many appearances in British films and television series, including Hancock's Half Hour and Last of the Summer Wine and The Avengers episode The Man from Auntie. Despite her prolific television work she has never appeared as a regular in any programme (with Hancock being her most frequent appearances).
Her film appearances include I'm All Right, Jack (1959), Two-Way Stretch (1960), the sex comedies -Adventures of a Taxi Driver (1975), Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976), Adventures of a Private Eye (1977), Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse (1978) - and four of the Carry On films: Carry On Regardless (1961), Carry On Cruising (1962), Carry On Cabby (1963) and Carry On Behind (1975).
Non comedic television work has included Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), Crown Court, The Bill , Foyle's War and Holby City.
[edit] Partial filmography
- I'm All Right Jack (1959)
- Two-Way Stretch (1960)
- The Rebel (1961)
- Carry On Regardless (1961)
- Double Bunk (1961)
- Carry On Cruising (1962)
- Carry On Cabby (1963)
- The Americanization of Emily (1964)
- Up the Junction (1968)
- Dad's Army 1971)
- Carry On Behind (1975)
- Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976)
- Confessions from a Holiday Camp (1977)
[edit] References
Keeping the British End Up: Four Decades of Saucy Cinema by Simon Sheridan (Reynolds & Hearn Books) (third edition) 2007
[edit] External links
- Liz Fraser at the Internet Movie Database
- Carry On Line: Official Website of the Carry On films Detailed information on the Carry Ons
- an extended biography appears at:
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/quizquest/Liz_Fraser.htm