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).

Frances Barber is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 22 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The People Before (2025), The Chelsea Detective (2022), Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel (2021), Whitstable Pearl (2021), McKellen: Playing the Part (2018), The Escape (2018), Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017), The Bookshop (2017). The recorded credits span 1990 to 2025, including 11 movies and 11 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.