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Frances Barber
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

Castaway
as Sister Saint Winifred

Goal!
as Carol Harmison

Mr. Holmes
as Matinee "Madame Schirmer"

Evilenko
as Fenja Evilenka

May I Kill U?
as Bernice

Goal II: Living the Dream
as Carol Harmison

Still Crazy
as Lady in Black

Hamlet
as First Player / Player Queen / Second Clown

The Bookshop
as Jessie Welford

Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
as Joy