Elaine C. Smith, b. 1958. Actor
About this artwork
Comedienne and actor Elaine C Smith is best known for her role as Mary Nesbitt in the BBC sitcom, Rab C. Nesbitt, which began in 1990 and was re-launched in 2011. Born in Newarthill, Lanarkshire, Smith studied at the city’s Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) and Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh. Her TV career was launched in 1986 with her role in the BBC sketch show Naked Video. Alongside TV and comedy, Smith has also worked in theatre starring in productions such as Calendar Girls (2008) and several pantomimes.
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artist:K.K. Dundas (born 1969) Scottish
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title:Elaine C. Smith, b. 1958. Actor
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date created:2010
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materials:Colour inkjet print
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measurements:70.20 x 56.30 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Presented by the Royal Conservatoire 2012
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accession number:PGP 796.19
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gallery:
K.K. Dundas
K.K. Dundas
Born in Glasgow, Dundas studied at the city’s College of Building and Printing from 1994-8. He then worked as an assistant to the Scottish photographer David Eustace before embarking on his own practice. He continues to work in a freelance capacity, alongside his role as official photographer for...
