Date of Birth: April 21, 1972
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Liz Carr is a British actress, comedian, broadcaster, and international disability rights activist. Born in Port Sunlight, Wirral, England, she has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and a vocal advocate for disability rights. Carr is best known for her role as Clarissa Mullery in the BBC crime drama “Silent Witness,” a part she played from 2013 to 2020. In addition to her acting career, she has been actively involved in various campaigns and organizations aimed at improving the lives of disabled people globally. Liz has also performed in comedy sketches, including her own stage show “It’s A Mad World, My Masters,” which humorously tackles the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding disability.
5 Interesting Facts about Liz Carr
1. Liz Carr has been using a wheelchair since the age of seven due to a rare condition known as arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.
2. She was part of the comedy troupe “Abnormally Funny People,” which focuses on humor about disability.
3. Liz is a co-founder of the disability arts organization “MOBILISE,” which aims to increase the visibility of disabled artists.
4. She is a strong advocate against assisted suicide laws and has actively campaigned with the group “Not Dead Yet UK.”
5. In 2011, Carr and her partner, Jo Church, entered into a civil partnership in what they termed a “Wheelie Special Wedding.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Liz Carr
1. “Disability is not a brave struggle or ‘courage in the face of adversity.’ Disability is an art.”
2. “I’ve always been disabled, and I’ve always known that I’m equal to anyone else.”
3. “Humor has always been my way of coping with the world.”
4. “I want to see more disabled actors playing leading roles, not just being the token disabled person.”
5. “We need to change the way society views disability, and that starts with visibility and representation.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of 2023, Liz Carr’s highest net worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million.
Children
Liz Carr does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Liz Carr Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liz_Carr
2. [Liz Carr IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2152819/
5. [TED Talk by Liz Carr](https://www.ted.com/speakers/liz_carr
