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
- Acting
- Born
- 1958-05-13 · Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
Known for
- Doctor Who (2005) — Madame Kovarian
- Mr. Holmes (2015) — Matinee "Madame Schirmer"
- The IT Crowd (2006) — Doctor Mendall
- Goal! (2005) — Carol Harmison
- Goal II: Living the Dream (2007) — Carol Harmison
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) — Lady Millicent
- The Bookshop (2017) — Jessie Welford
- Red Dwarf (1988) — Genny
- Midsomer Murders (1997) — Ingrid Lockston
- Death in Paradise (2011) — Diana Watson
- Inside No. 9 (2014) — Lesley
- Hustle (2004) — Clarissa
- A Zed & Two Noughts (1985) — Venus de Milo
- Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017) — Joy
- Friday Night Dinner (2011) — Sheila Bloom
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) — Lizzie Hinchcliffe