Barbara Jefford
Acting Born Jul 26, 1930 Died Sep 12, 2020 Plymstock, Devon, England 48 credits
Biography
Barbara Jefford works in acting. Born July 26, 1930 in Plymstock, Devon, England. Died September 12, 2020. Archytele tracks 48 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Philomena
The Deep Blue Sea
Madame Bovary
The Ninth Gate
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer Murders
A Village Affair
The House of EliottWhere Angels Fear to Tread
CampionWhen the Whales CameReunion
Porterhouse Blue
Time for MurderClaudia
And the Ship Sails OnWalter and JuneNelly's Version
Walter
The Spy Who Loved Me
Hitler: The Last Ten DaysThen and NowOver
The Visitors
JusticeLust for a VampireEdna: The Inebriate Woman
Play for Today
Canterbury Tales
Journey to the UnknownThe Shoes of the FishermanA Midsummer Night's DreamThe Sex GameThe Bofors Gun
ITV PlayhouseTrappedUlysses
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthThunderballThe Man in Room 17A Little Temptation
The Wednesday PlayTheatre 625Theatre 625Thursday Theatre
From Russia with Love
Omnibus
Full Filmography
48 titles- Philomena (2013) as Sister Hildegarde
- The Deep Blue Sea (2011) as Collyer's Mother
- Madame Bovary (2000) as Marquise
- The Ninth Gate (1999) as Baroness Kessler
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Barbara Drinkwater
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Elizabeth Chettham
- A Village Affair (1995) as Lady Unwin
- The House of Eliott (1991) as Lady Lydia Eliott
- Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991) as Mrs. Herriton
- Campion (1989) as Mrs. Shannon
- When the Whales Came (1989) as Auntie Mildred
- Reunion (1989) as Frau Strauss
- Porterhouse Blue (1987) as Lady Mary
- Time for Murder (1985) as Monica Dawes
- Claudia (1985) as Rosa
- And the Ship Sails On (1983) as Ildebranda Cuffari
- Walter and June (1983) as Walter's mother
- Nelly's Version (1983) as Ms. Wyckham
- Walter (1982) as Sarah - Walter's mother
- The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) as Naomi (voice) (uncredited)
- Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973) as Magda Goebbels
- Then and Now (1973)
- Over (1973)
- The Visitors (1972) as Sophie Bielska
- Justice (1971) as Joyce Ramsdell
- Lust for a Vampire (1971) as Countess Herritzen
- Edna: The Inebriate Woman (1971) as Josie, of 'Jesus Saves'
- Play for Today (1970) as Josie, of 'Jesus Saves'
- Canterbury Tales (1969) as Wife of Bath
- Journey to the Unknown (1968) as Miss Belle Weston
- The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) as Dr. Ruth Faber
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1968) as Hippolyta
- The Sex Game (1968) as Miriam
- The Bofors Gun (1968) as Belinda - NAAFI Girl
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Mrs. Erlynne
- Trapped (1967) as Claire Weston
- Ulysses (1967) as Molly Bloom
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Amy Hillcrist
- Thunderball (1965) as Patricia Fearing (voice) (uncredited)
- The Man in Room 17 (1965) as Ursula Dallendorf
- A Little Temptation (1965) as Ella Cartwright
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Ella Cartwright
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Elizabeth Melville
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Anna
- Thursday Theatre (1964) as Smilja Darde
- From Russia with Love (1963) as Tatiana Romanova (voice) (uncredited)
- Omnibus (1952) as Kate Hardcastle
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Barbara Jefford best known for?
Barbara Jefford is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Philomena (2013), The Deep Blue Sea (2011), The Ninth Gate (1999), The Evil Dead (1981).
When and where was Barbara Jefford born?
Barbara Jefford was born on July 26, 1930 in Plymstock, Devon, England. They passed away on September 12, 2020.
How many credits does Barbara Jefford have?
Barbara Jefford has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2013.
What is Barbara Jefford's background in cinema and television?
Barbara Jefford, OBE (born 26 July 1930) is a British Shakespearean actress best known for her theatrical performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Old Vic and the National Theatre, and her role as Molly Bloom in the 1967 film of James Joyce's Ulysses.
Barbara Jefford by the numbers
48credits
24films
24TV series
1952–2013active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Barbara Drinkwater — aged about 66
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Elizabeth Chettham — aged about 66
- Philomena (2013) as Sister Hildegarde — aged about 82
- Justice (1971) as Joyce Ramsdell — aged about 40
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Elizabeth Melville — aged about 33
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Anna — aged about 33
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