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Elaine C. Smith

Scottish Actress and Comedienne

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Elaine C. Smith Biography

Elaine C. Smith is one of Scotland’s best known actresses and comedy entertainers. She has starred in numerous roles in popular television comedy series such as "City Lights" and "Naked Video" but is perhaps best known for her role as Mary Nesbitt in the BBC sitcom "Rab C. Nesbitt." Launched in 1990 and set in Glasgow, the show was a cult hit, and ran for nine years on BBC2. The show was revived for a one-off Christmas special in 2008 and a new series was filmed the following year.

Smith has appeared in the BBC dramas "Two Thousand Acres of Sky" and "55 Degrees North," performed alongside Helena Bonham Carter in the British film "Women Talking Dirty," and toured Scotland with her stand-up comedy shows "Elaine with Attitude" and "Hormonally Driven," both the basis for a highly successful TV series "Elaine" for BBC Scotland.

She has consistently headlined in Scotland’s pantomimes such as Aladdin, Mother Goose and Sleeping Beauty at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow. More recently, she has appeared in her own seasonal show "12 Nights of Christmas" at the Oran Mor, Glasgow.

2011 sees her return to His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen to appear in "Jack and the Beanstalk," her third pantomime in Aberdeen.

Smith has also toured Scotland in drama productions, notably with Andy Gray in "The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband," "Two and The Rise" and "Fall of Little Voice." Other notable Scottish theatre roles include "Guys and Dolls" and "Shirley Valentine." She has also performed in new works at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow and the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.

In September 2008 she began touring the UK in a stage version of the hit British film "Calendar Girls," along with Lynda Bellingham, Patricia Hodge, Siân Phillips, Gaynor Faye and Brigit Forsyth. The show opened in London’s West End at the Noel Coward Theatre in April 2009. The original cast left the show at the end of July 2009 but Smith returned in a different role as part of a national tour in 2010.

Shed play Susan Boyle in a musical stage show, “I Dreamed a Dream,” which began UK touring in the spring of 2012.

In January 2011, she appeared in an edition of "Celebrity Mastermind," coming second in the programme.

Some of her other recent TV appearances include a guest spot in Jennifer Saunders’ "The Life and Times of Vivian Vyle," guest on "Loose Women," "The Wright Stuff" and "The Paul O’Grady Show."

She is a supporter of numerous charities, including Zero Tolerance and Relationships Scotland and is a very experienced after dinner speaker, appearing for numerous charities and corporate events.

In late 2009 her autobiography “Nothing Like a Dame” was published.

Until 2009, Smith wrote a weekly column in the Sunday Mail newspaper.

She is a keen supporter of women’s political campaigns and is particularly well-known for her support of the campaign for Scottish Independence and is at present chairperson of The Scottish Independence Convention.

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    Speaking fees for Elaine C. Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Elaine C. Smith are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Elaine C. Smith, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Elaine C. Smith speak about?

    Elaine C. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Comedians, Television Stars.
  • Where does Elaine C. Smith travel from?

    Elaine C. Smith generally travels from Glasgow, UK, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Elaine C. Smith’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Elaine C. Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Elaine C. Smith for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Elaine C. Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Elaine C. Smith Biography

Elaine C. Smith is one of Scotland’s best known actresses and comedy entertainers. She has starred in numerous roles in popular television comedy series such as "City Lights" and "Naked Video" but is perhaps best known for her role as Mary Nesbitt in the BBC sitcom "Rab C. Nesbitt." Launched in 1990 and set in Glasgow, the show was a cult hit, and ran for nine years on BBC2. The show was revived for a one-off Christmas special in 2008 and a new series was filmed the following year.

Smith has appeared in the BBC dramas "Two Thousand Acres of Sky" and "55 Degrees North," performed alongside Helena Bonham Carter in the British film "Women Talking Dirty," and toured Scotland with her stand-up comedy shows "Elaine with Attitude" and "Hormonally Driven," both the basis for a highly successful TV series "Elaine" for BBC Scotland.

She has consistently headlined in Scotland’s pantomimes such as Aladdin, Mother Goose and Sleeping Beauty at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow. More recently, she has appeared in her own seasonal show "12 Nights of Christmas" at the Oran Mor, Glasgow.

2011 sees her return to His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen to appear in "Jack and the Beanstalk," her third pantomime in Aberdeen.

Smith has also toured Scotland in drama productions, notably with Andy Gray in "The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband," "Two and The Rise" and "Fall of Little Voice." Other notable Scottish theatre roles include "Guys and Dolls" and "Shirley Valentine." She has also performed in new works at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow and the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.

In September 2008 she began touring the UK in a stage version of the hit British film "Calendar Girls," along with Lynda Bellingham, Patricia Hodge, Siân Phillips, Gaynor Faye and Brigit Forsyth. The show opened in London’s West End at the Noel Coward Theatre in April 2009. The original cast left the show at the end of July 2009 but Smith returned in a different role as part of a national tour in 2010.

Shed play Susan Boyle in a musical stage show, “I Dreamed a Dream,” which began UK touring in the spring of 2012.

In January 2011, she appeared in an edition of "Celebrity Mastermind," coming second in the programme.

Some of her other recent TV appearances include a guest spot in Jennifer Saunders’ "The Life and Times of Vivian Vyle," guest on "Loose Women," "The Wright Stuff" and "The Paul O’Grady Show."

She is a supporter of numerous charities, including Zero Tolerance and Relationships Scotland and is a very experienced after dinner speaker, appearing for numerous charities and corporate events.

In late 2009 her autobiography “Nothing Like a Dame” was published.

Until 2009, Smith wrote a weekly column in the Sunday Mail newspaper.

She is a keen supporter of women’s political campaigns and is particularly well-known for her support of the campaign for Scottish Independence and is at present chairperson of The Scottish Independence Convention.

Elaine C. Smith Videos

  • Elaine C. Smith: "Laughter in the Rain" - YouTube
  • Elaine C Smith at Wester Hailes meeting 25th April 2014 - YouTube

FAQs on booking Elaine C. Smith

  • How do I book Elaine C. Smith to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Elaine C. Smith for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Elaine C. Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Elaine C. Smith or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Elaine C. Smith

    Speaking fees for Elaine C. Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Elaine C. Smith are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Elaine C. Smith, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Elaine C. Smith speak about?

    Elaine C. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Comedians, Television Stars.
  • Where does Elaine C. Smith travel from?

    Elaine C. Smith generally travels from Glasgow, UK, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Elaine C. Smith’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Elaine C. Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Elaine C. Smith for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Elaine C. Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Elaine C. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Elaine C. Smith for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Elaine C. Smith generally travels from GlasgowUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Heidi Gardner, Emily Tarver, Jessica St. Clair, Rebecca Kohler and Cecily Strong. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Elaine C. Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Elaine C. Smith Speaker Videos

  • Elaine C. Smith: "Laughter in the Rain" - YouTube
    Elaine C Smith at Wester Hailes meeting 25th April 2014 - YouTube

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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