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Frances Barber
Born 1958-05-13Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
The State of UsJoanMUSIKRoleA Hand to HoldMoiraThe Secret Santa ProjectCarolThe People BeforeRoleHamletFirst Player / Player Queen / Second ClownA Bird Flew InMarieA Ghost Story for Christmas: The MezzotintMrs AmbrigailFriday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of SquirrelSelfTrick or TreatMiss FergusonThe Queen and IPrincess MargaretBlue IguanaPrincessAn Ideal HusbandMrs. CheveleyMcKellen: Playing the PartRoleThe EscapeAlisonFilm Stars Don't Die in LiverpoolJoyThe BookshopJessie WelfordThe ChosenNatalia SedovaMr. HolmesMatinee "Madame Schirmer"BuckyMiss EvershamThe IT Crowd ManualSelfBad Education: Christmas SpecialAlfie's MumMuse of FireSelfMay I Kill U?Bernice