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Frances Barber
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).
Known For
Mr. Holmes
as Matinee "Madame Schirmer"
Goal!
as Carol Harmison
Castaway
as Sister Saint Winifred
Goal II: Living the Dream
as Carol Harmison
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
as Joy
The Bookshop
as Jessie Welford
Hamlet
as First Player / Player Queen / Second Clown
Blue Iguana
as Princess
The Missionary
as Mission Girl
Prick Up Your Ears
as Leonie Orton
