Quick Facts
Born:
1958-05-13
Birthplace:
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
Credits:
162 Total Roles
Frances Barber
Acting
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Biography
Frances Barber (nÊe Brookes, born 13 May 1958) is an English actress. She received Olivier Award nominations for her work in the plays Camille (1985), and Uncle Vanya (1997). Her film appearances include three collaborations with Gary Oldman in Prick Up Your Ears (1987), We Think the World of You (1988) and Dead Fish (2005); as well as Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987); Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1992); and latterly Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017). Barber's numerous television credits include The Street (2009), Doctor Who (2011), Silk (2012â2014), and Whitstable Pearl (2021â2022).
Known For
Doctor Who
Madame Kovarian
Doctor Who
Eye Patch Lady
Mr. Holmes
Matinee "Madame Schirmer"
The IT Crowd
Doctor Mendall
Goal!
Carol Harmison
Goal II: Living the Dream
Carol Harmison
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Lady Millicent
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Merlina Rival
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MUSIK MOVIE | Self |
| 2026 | A Hand to Hold MOVIE | Moira |
| 2025 | The Secret Santa Project MOVIE | Carol |
| 2025 | The People Before MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Hamlet MOVIE | First Player / Player Queen / Second Clown |
| 2023 | Dreamland TV | Cheryl |
| 2022 | A Bird Flew In MOVIE | Marie |
| 2022 | The Chelsea Detective TV | Olivia Arnold |
| 2021 | A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Mezzotint MOVIE | Mrs Ambrigail |
| 2021 | Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel MOVIE | Self |