Quick Facts
Born:
1931-05-23
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits:
105 Total Roles
Barbara Barrie
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Biography
Barbara Barrie (born Barbara Ann Berman, May 23, 1931) is an American actress of film, stage and television. She is also an accomplished author.
Her film breakthrough came in 1964 with her performance as Julie in the landmark film One Potato, Two Potato, for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. She is best known for her role as Evelyn Stoller in Breaking Away, which brought her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1979 and an Emmy Award nomination in 1981 when she reprised the role in the television series based on the film.
On television she is perhaps best known for her portrayal, between 1975 and 1978, of the wife of the namesake captain in the detective sitcom Barney Miller. Barrie also is known for her extensive work in the theatre, receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical in 1971 for originating the role of Sarah in Stephen Sondheim's Company.
Her film breakthrough came in 1964 with her performance as Julie in the landmark film One Potato, Two Potato, for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. She is best known for her role as Evelyn Stoller in Breaking Away, which brought her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1979 and an Emmy Award nomination in 1981 when she reprised the role in the television series based on the film.
On television she is perhaps best known for her portrayal, between 1975 and 1978, of the wife of the namesake captain in the detective sitcom Barney Miller. Barrie also is known for her extensive work in the theatre, receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical in 1971 for originating the role of Sarah in Stephen Sondheim's Company.
Known For
Hercules
Alcmene (voice)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Paula Haggerty
The Twilight Zone
Myra Russell
Giant
Mary Lou Decker
Law & Order
Mrs. Bream
Dead Like Me
Phyllis
Pushing Daisies
Mamma Jacobs
Private Benjamin
Harriet Benjamin
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Things Like This MOVIE | Portia Anthony |
| 2023 | The Magnificent Meyersons MOVIE | Celeste |
| 2022 | Keeping Company with Sondheim MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Significant Other MOVIE | Helene Berman |
| 2018 | Above All Things MOVIE | Maggie |
| 2013 | Six by Sondheim MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2011 | Harvest MOVIE | Yetta Monopoli |
| 2011 | Twelve Thirty MOVIE | Eve |
| 2009 | The Six Wives of Henry Lefay MOVIE | Mae |
| 2009 | Frame Of Mind MOVIE | Thelma |