Frances Barber

Frances Barber

Born May 13, 1958 (Age: 67) Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK

Biography

Frances Barber (née 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 (2012–2014), and Whitstable Pearl (2021–2022).
Frances Barber (née 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 (2012–2014), and Whitstable Pearl (2021–2022).
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Filmography

MUSIK

MUSIK

2026 as Age: 67
A Hand to Hold

A Hand to Hold

2026 as Moira Age: 67
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

2017 as Joy Age: 59
The Bookshop

The Bookshop

2017 as Jessie Welford Age: 59
Mr. Holmes

Mr. Holmes

2015 as Matinee "Madame Schirmer" Age: 57
Goal II: Living the Dream

Goal II: Living the Dream

2007 as Carol Harmison Age: 48
Goal!

Goal!

2005 as Carol Harmison Age: 47
His Passionate Bride

His Passionate Bride

2005 as Narrator (voice) Age: 46
The Legend of the Tamworth Two

The Legend of the Tamworth Two

2004 as Miss Piggy (voice) Age: 45
The Red Siren

The Red Siren

2002 as Eva Age: 44
Esther Kahn

Esther Kahn

2000 as Rivka Kahn Age: 42
Shiner

Shiner

2000 as Georgie Age: 42
Still Crazy

Still Crazy

1998 as Lady in Black Age: 40
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Just in Time

1998 as Age: 39
Tea

Tea

1998 as Woman Age: 39
A Royal Scandal

A Royal Scandal

1997 as Lady Jersey Age: 39
Photographing Fairies

Photographing Fairies

1997 as Beatrice Templeton Age: 39
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Circles of Deceit: Sleeping Dogs

1996 as Annie Shepherd Age: 38
Scarborough Ahoy!

Scarborough Ahoy!

1994 as Maria Age: 36
Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin

Deep in My Heart - Germaine and Benjamin

1994 as Anna Lindsay Age: 36
In The Cold Light Of Day

In The Cold Light Of Day

1994 as Mother Age: 36
Return to Blood River

Return to Blood River

1994 as Karen Age: 35
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Fish Tale

1994 as Helen Wormsley Age: 35
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A Statement of Affairs

1993 as Pip Age: 34
Soft Top Hard Shoulder

Soft Top Hard Shoulder

1993 as Miss Trumble Age: 34
The Leaving of Liverpool

The Leaving of Liverpool

1992 as Ellen, Lil's Mother Age: 34
Hancock

Hancock

1991 as Freddie Hancock Age: 33
Young Soul Rebels

Young Soul Rebels

1991 as Ann Age: 33
Secret Friends

Secret Friends

1991 as Angela Age: 33
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Do Not Disturb

1991 as Age: 32
The Grasscutter

The Grasscutter

1990 as Claire Deeds Age: 32
Separate Bedrooms

Separate Bedrooms

1989 as Gert Age: 31
Twelfth Night, or What You Will

Twelfth Night, or What You Will

1988 as Viola / Cesario Age: 30
We Think the World of You

We Think the World of You

1988 as Megan Age: 30
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Duck

1988 as Age: 29
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid

Sammy and Rosie Get Laid

1987 as Rosie Age: 29
Prick Up Your Ears

Prick Up Your Ears

1987 as Leonie Orton Age: 28
A Zed & Two Noughts

A Zed & Two Noughts

1985 as Venus de Milo Age: 27
White City

White City

1985 as Alice Age: 26
The Missionary

The Missionary

1982 as Mission Girl Age: 24