Frances Barber

Actress Born 1958 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK 11 TV Shows 8 Movies

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's screen work to date leans strongly toward Drama and Mystery, a consistent thread across her credits so far.

Frances Barber's most notable role to date came in Doctor Who (2005), where she played Madame Kovarian. She also appeared in Mr. Holmes (2015) as Matinee "Madame Schirmer". Most recently appeared in Goal! (2005) as Carol Harmison.

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