Quick Facts
Born:
1927-08-21
Birthplace:
Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Credits:
76 Total Roles
Barry Foster
Acting
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Biography
Barry Foster was an English actor who had an extensive career in film, radio, stage and television over almost 50 years. He was best known for playing Kaiser Wilhelm II in Fall of Eagles (1974), Order Wingate (1976), the title character in the British crime series Van der Valk (1972–1992) and Bob Rusk in Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy (1972).
Known For
Frenzy
Robert "Bob" Rusk
Maurice
Dean Cornwallis
Battle of Britain
Sqd. Leader Edwards
The Wild Geese
Thomas Balfour
Ryan's Daughter
Tim O'Leary
Inspector Clouseau
Addison Steele
Dunkirk
Don R
The Battle of the River Plate
Bill Roper - Capt. Bell's Messenger, HMS Exeter
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Story of 'Frenzy' MOVIE | Self |
| 2000 | Rancid Aluminium MOVIE | Doctor |
| 1998 | Joseph Losey: The Man with Four Names MOVIE | Self |
| 1998 | Roger Roger TV | Pieter Eugene |
| 1995 | The Wind in the Willows MOVIE | Boatman |
| 1992 | Party Time MOVIE | Gavin |
| 1990 | A Curious Suicide MOVIE | Self |
| 1990 | King of the Wind MOVIE | Mr. Williams |
| 1990 | Chillers TV | Roger |
| 1987 | Maurice MOVIE | Dean Cornwallis |