FRANCES BARBER

Frances Barber
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: May 13, 1958
Place of Birth: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
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).
Filmography
Starring
Carol
2025·
The People Before2024·
HamletFirst Player / Player Queen / Second Clown
2023·
DreamlandCheryl
Olivia Arnold
2022·
A Bird Flew InMarie
2021·
Whitstable PearlDolly Nolan
Mrs Ambrigail
2019·
Queens of MysteryViv Collins
2019·
Let's Talk About SexNarrator
2019·
Trick or TreatMiss Ferguson
2018·
The Queen and IPrincess Margaret
2018·
An Ideal HusbandMrs. Cheveley
2018·
The EscapeAlison
2018·
Blue IguanaPrincess
2017·
Summer Comedy ShortsMum
2017·
The BookshopJessie Welford
2016·
The RebelAngela
2016·
The ChosenNatalia Sedova
2015·
Mr. HolmesMatinee "Madame Schirmer"
2014·
Mapp and LuciaAmelia, Contessa di Faraglione
2014·
Inside No. 9Lesley
2014·
BuckyMiss Eversham
2014·
The IT Crowd ManualSelf
2013·
The SpaVirginia (Ginny) Trench
2013·
Father BrownDavina Malmort
2013·
PsychobitchesVarious Roles
Alfie's Mum
2013·
Muse of FireSelf
2013·
May I Kill U?Bernice
2012·
We'll Take ManhattanDiana Vreeland
Self - Participant
2011·
SilkCaroline Warwick
2011·
Great ExpectationsMrs. Brandley
2011·
Friday Night DinnerSheila Bloom
2011·
Death in ParadiseDiana Watson
2010·
The NativityElizabeth
2010·
Pete versus Life2010·
VexedPat Poynter
2009·
Law & Order: UKJanice
2008·
Beautiful PeopleMiss Prentice
Dinner Guest
2008·
King LearGoneril
2007·
BenidormDaisy
Carol Harmison
2006·
The IT CrowdDoctor Mendall
2006·
Hotel Babylon2006·
The Street2005·
Doctor WhoEye Patch Lady, Madame Kovarian
2005·
Funland2005·
His Passionate BrideNarrator (voice)
2005·
Dead FishS & M Prostitute
2005·
Goal!Carol Harmison
Lizzie Hinchcliffe
2004·
HustleClarissa
2004·
New TricksMiss Piggy (voice)
2004·
EvilenkoFenja Evilenka
2003·
Monkey Dust(voice)
2003·
BoudicaAgrippina
2003·
ListeningWoman
2003·
FlyfishingFrances
2002·
Celeb2002·
Having It Off2002·
The Red SirenEva
The Bolter
2001·
The Gentleman ThiefJulia Sinclair
2001·
SuperstitionIsabella Flores
2000·
Esther KahnRivka Kahn
2000·
ShinerGeorgie
1999·
Plastic ManLouise Ferman, Louise Ferman
1999·
Gimme Gimme GimmeJanine
1999·
Toy BoysMrs. Chambers
1999·
The EscortJessica
1998·
TeaWoman
1998·
Just in Time1998·
Still CrazyLady in Black
1997·
Midsomer MurdersConstance Fielding, Ingrid Lockston
1997·
The Ice HouseDiana Goode
1997·
RubySelf
1997·
Trial & Retribution1997·
A Royal ScandalLady Jersey
Beatrice Templeton
1996·
RhodesPrincess Catherine Radziwill
1996·
Dalziel & PascoeSally Denton
Adonia
1995·
3 Steps to HeavenAndrea Wallis
1994·
Space PrecinctErika Brandt
Karen
1994·
Scarborough Ahoy!Maria
Mother
Anna Lindsay
1994·
GiorginoMarie
1994·
Fish TaleHelen Wormsley
1993·
Rik Mayall PresentsSally Denton
1993·
ChefAnita Lawrence
Pip
Miss Trumble
Ellen, Lil's Mother
Medusa
1991·
Murder Most HorridGloria Twigge
1991·
The Orchid HouseJoan
1991·
HancockFreddie Hancock
1991·
Do Not Disturb1991·
Secret FriendsAngela
1991·
Young Soul RebelsAnn
1990·
The GrasscutterClaire Deeds
Merlina Rival, Lady Millicent
1989·
The Nightmare YearsHelga Bauer
1989·
Behaving Badly1989·
Separate BedroomsGert
Winnie Verloc
1988·
Red DwarfGenny
1988·
DuckMegan
Viola / Cesario
1987·
Inspector MorseNicole Burgess
Rosie
1987·
Prick Up Your EarsLeonie Orton
1986·
CasualtyNancy
1986·
CastawaySister Saint Winifred
1985·
White CityAlice
1985·
A Zed & Two NoughtsVenus de Milo
1984·
Hard FeelingsViv
1983·
Reilly: Ace of SpiesDagmara
Woman
1983·
Acceptable LevelsJill
Wanda Grabinska
1982·
TimewatchAnnie Besant
1982·
The MissionaryMission Girl
1982·
Home Sweet HomeMelody
1978·
An Audience with...Self
Mrs Ambrigail
1970·
Play for TodayMelody