Kathy Staff

About

English TV actress famous for her portrayal of Nora Betty on Last of The Summer Wine, the longest running sitcom in the world. She starred on the show from its pilot in 1973 until she passed away in 2008, acting in 245 episodes. She also had a recurring role as Doris Luke in the ATV soap opera, Crossroads.

Before Fame

She began acting on TV when she was hired by the English station, Granada TV in the 1960's. She once was also an election candidate for the Conservative Party.

Trivia

Her name given at birth was Minnie Higginbottom, she changed it to Katherine Brant in 1946 when she began acting.

Family Life

She married John Staff in 1951, they were together for 57 years.

Associated With

She is most commonly associated with her Last of the Summer Wine co-star Peter Sallis.