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).
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Frances Barber is an established English actress known for her extensive career across British television, film, and classical theatre.
She is recognized for her roles in Prick Up Your Ears, Doctor Who, and Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool, alongside acclaimed stage work.
She has performed extensively with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
