Elaine Smith (born 23 April 1962) is a Scottish-Australian former actress who found fame on television series Neighbours in 1985 as original character Daphne Clarke.

Smith auditioned for a guest role in new series Neighbours in 1984.^[1] However her appearance, particularly her short spiky hair, caught the attention of the casting director and she was cast as regular character Daphne Lawrence.^[1] Smith continued in the role until 1988.^[2] Prior to this she had a small guest role in soap opera Sons and Daughters in 1984 as a flight attendant.

Subsequent credits include The Flying Doctors, State Coroner, Always Greener, Home and Away and All Saints in 2006.^[2] She returned to University to earn a degree in teaching, and as of 2017 worked as a drama and primary school teacher in an inner west Sydney public school.^{[citation needed]}

Smith is married to actor and writer, Jonathan Biggins. The couple met while performing together in a Melbourne play.^[3] Smith and Biggins have twin daughters, who were born in February 2000.^[3]