Gillian Barber
Biography
Gillian Barber is a British-Canadian actress and theater educator born on February 22, 1958, in Coventry, England. She grew up in British Columbia, Canada, and completed her studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the University of Victoria. Her film credits include The Stepfather in 1987, Needful Things in 1993, Jumanji in 1995, The 6th Day in 2000, and 2012 in 2009. On television, she has appeared in series such as The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Supernatural, Smallville, The Man in the High Castle, and Chesapeake Shores. Alongside her acting career, she is an educator who founded the musical theater program at Capilano University.
Career overview
Gillian Barber is a British-Canadian actress and theater educator born on February 22, 1958, in Coventry, England. Growing up in British Columbia, Canada, she pursued her education at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and completed the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the University of Victoria. Alongside her career in acting, Barber works as an educator and founded the musical theater program at Capilano University.
Throughout her career in film, Barber has appeared in numerous motion pictures. Her film credits include The Stepfather in 1987, Needful Things in 1993, Jumanji in 1995, The 6th Day in 2000, and 2012 in 2009.
In addition to her film work, Barber has been featured extensively on television. Her television credits include appearances in well-known series such as The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Supernatural, Smallville, The Man in the High Castle, and Chesapeake Shores.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Gillian Barber.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
88 titles- Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers (2024) as Nanny O'Neal
- The Last of Us (2023) as Councilwoman
- Under the Banner of Heaven (2022) as Sister Dorren
- Maid (2021) as Melody
- Status Update (2018) as Mrs. Gregory
- Idle Thoughts (2018) as Loretta
- Chesapeake Shores (2016) as Deidra Peck
- The Man in the High Castle (2015) as Alice Adler
- Patterson's Wager (2015) as Madeline
- The Christmas Note (2015) as Mrs. Schweiger
- Bates Motel (2013) as Dr. Helen Ginsberg
- Witches of East End (2013) as Maura Thatcher
- The Vehicle (2012) as Bernice
- Hamlet (2012)
- To the Mat (2011) as Iris Dumont
- 2012 (2009) as Cruise Ship Lady
- Something with Bite (2009) as Moonflower Dougdale
- Reaper (2007) as Therapist
- Hot Rod (2007) as Riot Singer
- Beneath (2007) as Donna
- Supernatural (2005) as Dr. Hess
- Supernatural (2005) as Mrs. Rourke
- The 4400 (2004) as Dr. Roxanne Kern
- Jack (2004) as Vice Principal
- D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear (2003) as Audrey Duncan
- Bang Bang You're Dead (2003) as Principal Meyer
- An Unexpected Love (2003) as Rita
- Before I Say Goodbye (2003) as Therapist
- Stealing Sinatra (2003) as Mary Keenan
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Dr. Surman
- Movie Toons: Treasure Island (2002) as Jim's Mother (voice)
- Smallville (2001) as Marianne Taylor
- Cats & Dogs (2001) as Factory Receptionist
- Suspicious River (2001) as Mrs. Schmidt
- The Sports Pages (2001)
- The 6th Day (2000) as Katherine's Doctor
- The Guilty (2000) as Maddy Corrigan
- A Storm in Summer (2000) as Mrs. Parker
- Sabrina: The Animated Series (1999) as (voice)
- Double Jeopardy (1999) as Rebecca Tingely
- Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century (1999) as (voice)
- The Color of Courage (1999) as Carol
- First Wave (1998) as Dr. Rita Hagen
- Disturbing Behavior (1998) as Judy Effkin
- Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County (1998) as Roselyn McPherson
- I've Been Waiting for You (1998) as Eric's Mother
- The Baby Dance (1998) as Nurse Nancy
- Nobody Lives Forever (1998) as Ann Corley
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Resident #1
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Ambassador Dreylock
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as First Minister Dreylock
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Rena Dunne's Mother (segment "Room 245")
- Bliss (1997) as Therapist
- NightScream (1997) as Dr. Melville
- Kitchen Party (1997) as Barb
- The Advocate's Devil (1997) as District Attorney
- Unwed Father (1997) as Case Worker
- Intensity (1997) as Chairperson
- High Stakes (1997) as Pediatrician
- Millennium (1996) as Mrs. Barbakow
- The Sentinel (1996) as Dr. Gladstone
- Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996) as Aurora (voice)
- In Cold Blood (1996) as Bonnie Clutter
- Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us (1996)
- Maternal Instincts (1996) as Julie Taft
- Sliders (1995) as Nicole Mitchell
- The Outer Limits (1995) as General
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Fisk
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Lt. Bateson
- Action Man (1995) as (voice)
- Jumanji (1995) as Mrs. Thomas
- Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain (1995) as Grace Briggs
- Jack Reed: One of Our Own (1995) as Francine Hood
- Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995) as Col. Koufalis
- The Other Mother: A Moment of Truth Movie (1995) as Mrs. Kramer
- Someone Else's Child (1994) as Renata Reed
- The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1994) as Art Sycophant
- Double Cross (1994) as Coroner
- The X-Files (1993) as Beth Kane
- The X-Files (1993) as Jane Spiller
- The X-Files (1993) as Penny Northern
- Needful Things (1993) as Myrtle Keeton
- Impolite (1992) as Voice on the Phone (voice)
- Short Time (1990) as Nurse
- Midnight Matinee (1988) as Marilyn
- The Stepfather (1987) as Anne Barnes
- Rainbow War (1986) as Yellow Queen
- Brotherly Love (1985) as Ski Shop Clerk
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gillian Barber best known for?
Gillian Barber is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Last of Us (2023), Under the Banner of Heaven (2022), Maid (2021), Status Update (2018).
When and where was Gillian Barber born?
Gillian Barber was born on February 22, 1958 in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
How many credits does Gillian Barber have?
Gillian Barber has accumulated over 88 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2024.
What is Gillian Barber's background in cinema and television?
Gillian Barber is a British-Canadian actress and theater educator born on February 22, 1958, in Coventry, England. She grew up in British Columbia, Canada, and completed her studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the University of Victoria. Her film credits...