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?

Dec 1, 2021 · The Witcher star Liz Carr has explained why she chose to leave Silent Witness after almost a decade on the show as Clarissa Mullery.

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.

Jun 22, 2024 · BBC Silent Witness actress Liz Carr says she started to 'resent' the show following her shock departure. BBC Silent Witness is in its 27th season and viewers are still mourning Liz Carr's...

Jan 27, 2025 · Whilst many fans might forever miss Clarissa in Silent Witness, there’s no mistaking how powerfully her exit from the forensic drama was handled in The Greater Good. The character stated her reasons very clearly before departing the close-knit team.

Jan 3, 2023 · Actress Liz Carr announced in 2020 her departure from the cast of Silent Witness, after being a part of the show since series 16 in 2012. Her character Clarissa Mullery had become iconic throughout the series, with her dead-pan, sarcastic manners, and an air of authority.

Sep 6, 2021 · Who is Liz Carr, and why did she quit Silent Witness? Actress Liz, 49, says she has decided to leave the drama to ‘take a leap of faith’ and pursue other opportunities.

Oct 27, 2020 · Silent Witness star Liz Carr has thanked ‘wanderlust’ for her decision to leave beloved character Clarissa Mullery after eight years. The 23rd series of the crime drama ended in heartbreak...

Dec 3, 2021 · Liz portrayed deadpan forensic scientist Clarissa on Silent Witness from 2013 to 2020 before moving onto pastures new. The star has gone on to work on some stellar projects including the Mark...

Dec 2, 2021 · Silent Witness star Liz Carr, who played Clarissa Mullery in the BBC One drama, has opened up about quitting the show, as she gets ready to star in The Witcher.