Elizabeth Joan Winch, born above a corner shop in south London, was a talented actress best known for her iconic roles as the perpetually-ditzy blonde bimbo in the "Carry On" franchise. A scholarship to RADA allowed her to hone her craft, and she began her career in repertory theatre and television before transitioning to films.
Her breakthrough role came as Cynthia, the daughter of radical left-wing shop steward Fred Kite, in the Boulting Brothers comedy "I'm All Right Jack" (1959),which catapulted Peter Sellers to stardom. She later reunited with Sellers in "Two Way Stretch" (1960),playing his girlfriend Ethel. Her early screen personas were established as scatterbrained blondes or feisty gum-chewing working-class Cockneys.
However, typecasting continued to plague her career, with a series of low-brow sex comedies in the "Adventures" and "Confessions" series, which failed to elevate her reputation. Undeterred, Liz Fraser attempted to change her image by taking on straight dramatic roles in "The Family Way" (1966) and "Up the Junction" (1968),where she played the mother.
Her later career flourished as a fine character actress, with guest appearances on popular TV shows such as "The Professionals" (1977),"Minder" (1979),"Foyle's War" (2002),and "Midsomer Murders" (1997). On stage, she enjoyed a string of successes in the West End. In her personal life, Liz was an animal lover and enjoyed playing bridge and ladies' bowls at the exclusive Hurlingham club in Fulham.
She was also known for her financial acumen, which allowed her to build a healthy property portfolio. Throughout her career, Liz spoke fondly of her co-stars, many of whom she regarded as close friends, including Sidney James, Joan Sims, Tony Hancock, and Tommy Cooper.
