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Barbara Rafferty

Acting Born Jan 13, 1950 33 credits
33
Total Credits
1973–2023
51 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Barbara Rafferty is a Scottish actress whose career spans television, film and theatre. According to the Motion Picture Database, she was born on 13 January 1950 and is identified as female. Her professional record lists thirty‑two credited performances, reflecting a substantial body of work across multiple media. The database categorises her primary activity as acting, and she is recognised for her contributions to screen and stage productions. No additional personal details such as place of birth or alternate names are provided in the source material.

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Career

Career overview

Barbara Rafferty, born on 13 January 1950, is a Scottish actress whose career spans television, film and theatre. Recognised primarily for her work in front of the camera, she has accumulated a total of thirty‑two credited performances, reflecting a sustained presence in the entertainment industry. Her professional profile lists acting as her principal occupation, and she is identified in industry databases as a female performer.

Although specific titles are not enumerated in the available records, the breadth of her credited work indicates experience across multiple formats and genres. The volume of her credits suggests a versatile career, encompassing a range of roles that have contributed to both screen and stage productions. As a Scottish talent, Rafferty’s contributions form part of the broader landscape of United Kingdom performing arts, and her continued activity is reflected in the comprehensive listings maintained by major film and television reference sources. Her professional trajectory, documented through a substantial catalogue of appearances, underscores a long‑standing commitment to her craft and a notable standing among contemporary actors.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Queen of the New Year 2023
The Scotts
True West
The Legend of Barney Thomson
ShetlandKatie Morag
Sir Billi
Perfect SenseFast Romance
Gerard Kelly: A Celebration
Garrow's Law
Missing
The Last King of Scotland
RockfaceBilly Bongo
Life Support
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock StarThe Acid HouseEx-S: The Wicker Man
The Slab Boys
Bad BoysSheilaThe Lucky SuitMirror, Mirror
Hamish MacbethHamish MacbethGo Now
HeartbeatRab C. Nesbitt Live
Your Cheatin' HeartYour Cheatin' Heart
Taggart
The Wicker Man

Full Filmography

33 titles
  • Queen of the New Year 2023 (2023) as Self - Various
  • The Scotts (2021) as Moira Scott
  • True West (2016) as Mom
  • The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015) as Jean Monkrieff
  • Shetland (2013) as Alice
  • Katie Morag (2013) as Grandma Mainland
  • Sir Billi (2012) as Bessie’s Mom
  • Perfect Sense (2011) as Woman in Car Park
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  • Fast Romance (2011)
  • Gerard Kelly: A Celebration (2010) as Self
  • Garrow's Law (2009) as Katherine Stanton
  • Missing (2007)
  • The Last King of Scotland (2006) as Mrs. Garrigan
  • Rockface (2002) as Alice Urquhart
  • Billy Bongo (2002)
  • Life Support (1999) as Margaret McGovern
  • The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998) as Alice
  • The Acid House (1998) as Doctor
  • Ex-S: The Wicker Man (1998) as Self
  • The Slab Boys (1997) as Mrs. McCann
  • Bad Boys (1996)
  • Sheila (1996)
  • The Lucky Suit (1996)
  • Mirror, Mirror (1996)
  • Hamish Macbeth (1995) as Agnes Meldrum
  • Hamish Macbeth (1995) as Agnes Meldon
  • Go Now (1995) as Madge Cameron
  • Heartbeat (1992) as Pam Astbury
  • Rab C. Nesbitt Live (1992) as Ella Cotter
  • Your Cheatin' Heart (1990)
  • Your Cheatin' Heart (1990)
  • Taggart (1983)
  • The Wicker Man (1973) as Woman with Baby

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Barbara Rafferty best known for?

Barbara Rafferty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shetland (2013), Perfect Sense (2011), The Last King of Scotland (2006), Chasers (1994).

When and where was Barbara Rafferty born?

Barbara Rafferty was born on January 13, 1950.

How many credits does Barbara Rafferty have?

Barbara Rafferty has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2023.

What is Barbara Rafferty's background in cinema and television?

Barbara Rafferty is a Scottish actress whose career spans television, film and theatre. According to the Motion Picture Database, she was born on 13 January 1950 and is identified as female. Her professional record lists thirty‑two credited performances, reflecting a substantial body of work across multiple media. The ...

Barbara Rafferty by the numbers

33credits
20films
13TV series
1973–2023active years

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