Petronella Barker
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 29, 1965 in Colchester, Essex, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1965–2023 (59 Years)
- Total Credits
- 40 credits in database
Biography
Petronella Barker is a British-born Norwegian actress who was born in Colchester, England, on October 29, 1965, and grew up in Fredrikstad, Norway. She studied at the Theatre Academy in Oslo from 1985 to 1988. While still a student, she made her acting debut in the Russian-Norwegian co production Dragens fange, also known as Trees Grow on the Stones Too, in 1985. Her movie breakthrough came with the dystopic film Sweetwater in 1988, followed by Havet stiger, also known as The Ocean Rises, in 1990. In 1990, she made her stage debut as Perdita in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale at Centralteatret, and she has subsequently acted in several plays for Oslo Nye Teater and The National Theatre.
Career overview
Petronella Barker is a British-born Norwegian actress who was born in Colchester, England on October 29, 1965, and grew up in Fredrikstad, Norway. While studying at the Theatre Academy in Oslo between 1985 and 1988, she made her acting debut in the Russian-Norwegian co-production Dragens fange, also known as Trees Grow on the Stones Too, in 1985. Her breakthrough as a movie actress followed with the dystopic film Sweetwater in 1988, and she subsequently appeared in Havet stiger, also known as The Ocean Rises, in 1990.
In 1990, she made her stage debut playing Perdita in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale at Centralteatret. Following her stage debut, she acted in several plays, including performances for Oslo Nye Teater and The National Theatre. Alongside her work in film and theatre, she has continued taking on roles for television.
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Full Filmography
40 titles- The Architect (2023) as Katharina
- Gutta på skauen (2022) as Therapist
- Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Gritt (2021) as Petronella
- The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle (2019) as Queen Victoria
- Recoil (2018) as Kris Heltberg
- Fountain of Youth (2017) as Acting Coach
- A Serious Game (2016) as Mrs Von Rosen
- Underdog (2015) as Marianne
- Haram (2014)
- Stress (2014) as Human Resources
- Victoria (2013) as Victoria's Mother
- Varg Veum - The Writing on the Wall (2010) as Sidsel
- Varg Veum (2007) as Sidsel
- The Bothersome Man (2006) as Anne Britt
- Hawaii, Oslo (2004) as Bobbie
- Uti vår hage (2003)
- Music for Weddings and Funerals (2002) as Helen
- The 7 Deadly Sins (2000)
- Thranes metode (1998) as Mol
- Ole Aleksander Filibom-bom-bom (1998) as Tante Lissi
- Gåten Knut Hamsun (1997) as Dagny
- Gåten Knut Hamsun (1996) as Dagny
- Radio 2 (1995) as Heidi
- Dangerous Waters (1995) as Marlene
- The Blue Wolves (1993) as Rita
- Aksjemordet (1990) as Beth
- Krystallandet (1990)
- Havet stiger (1990) as Susanne
- Sweetwater (1988) as Lisa
- Knockback: 2 (1985) as Visitor
- Trees Grow on the Stones Too (1985) as Signy
- Dramarama (1983) as Godmother
- A Dog's Ransom (1978) as Gillian
- Thomas Hardy: A Haunted Man (1978) as Mrs Holder
- In Sickness and in Health (1975) as Miss Fisher
- Moody and Pegg (1974) as Miss Tompkins
- It's Murder. But Is It Art? (1972) as Fanny Templer
- Germinal (1970) as Cécile
- Othello (1965) as Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Petronella Barker best known for?
Petronella Barker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony (2021), The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle (2019), The Blue Wolves (1993), Dramarama (1983).
When and where was Petronella Barker born?
Petronella Barker was born on October 29, 1965 in Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
How many credits does Petronella Barker have?
Petronella Barker has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2023.
What is Petronella Barker's background in cinema and television?
Petronella Barker is a British-born Norwegian actress who was born in Colchester, England, on October 29, 1965, and grew up in Fredrikstad, Norway. She studied at the Theatre Academy in Oslo from 1985 to 1988. While still a student, she made her acting debut in the Russian-Norwegian co production Dragens fange, also kn...
Petronella Barker by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Dramarama (1983) as Godmother — aged about 17
- The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle (2019) as Queen Victoria — aged about 53
- Othello (1965) as Company — aged about 0
- The Blue Wolves (1993) as Rita — aged about 27
- Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony (2021) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 55
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