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Elizabeth Anne Carr (born 21 April 1972) is an English actress, comedian, broadcaster and international disability rights activist. She is known for portraying the role of Clarissa Mullery in the BBC crime drama Silent Witness (2013–2020), and also for being a campaigner for disabled rights, and fronting the BBC documentary Better Off Dead?
On screen, Liz is perhaps best known for her role as forensic examiner Clarissa Mullery in the BBC's long running drama, Silent Witness (1996) alongside Emilia Fox, David Caves and Richard Lintern. She joined the series in 2012 but almost missed out on the role when she got stuck in traffic and turned up too late for the audition.
May 14, 2024 · On screen, Liz is best known for her role as forensic examiner Clarissa Mullery in the long running BBC drama, Silent Witness. Speaking to The Big Issue for her Letter to My Younger Self, Liz Carr looks back on facing prejudices, comedy inspirations and finding love.
May 14, 2024 · Liz Carr with her wife Jo. Liz and Jo tied the knot in a Day of the Dead-themed celebration, with Liz describing the joyful day to the BBC.
Actress: Silent Witness. Liz grew up in Bebington, England where she lived until she went to Nottingham University in 1990 to study law. After graduating with an LLB in Law, she volunteered in a law centre and became a campaigner for civil rights for Disabled people in the UK and internationally.
May 14, 2024 · Better Off Dead? A documentary on assisted suicide, authored by actor and disability rights activist Liz Carr.
May 7, 2024 · Actress Liz Carr shares her thoughts on assisted dying as she launches a new BBC documentary on the topic. Show more.
