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Sylvia Barter

Acting Born Apr 13, 1912 Lewisham, London, England, UK 19 credits
19
Total Credits
1967–1996
30 Years Career Span
11
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Sylvia Barter works in acting. Born April 13, 1912 in Lewisham, London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 19 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Docking the Boat

as Marie

Lovejoy

as Old Lady

Secret Army

as Mother Superior

The Main Chance

as Juvenile Court Chairman

Justice

as Miss Straker

Villains

as Tel's Mother
Film

Shadowlands

as Woman in Bookshop
Film

The Olsen Gang Sees Red

as Governor
Film

Emma

as Mrs. Bates
Film

Absolute Hell

as Julia Shillitoe
Film

Where Angels Fear to Tread

as Mrs. Theobald

Frequent co-stars

Rupert Graves 1 shared title
Helen Mirren 1 shared title
Helena Bonham Carter 1 shared title
Barbara Jefford 1 shared title
Judy Davis 1 shared title
Thomas Wheatley 1 shared title
Sophie Kullmann 1 shared title
Vass Anderson 1 shared title
Eileen Davies 1 shared title
Siria Betti 1 shared title

Career timeline

Emma
Shadowlands
PerformanceAbsolute HellWhere Angels Fear to Tread
Hardwicke House
LovejoyLadies in ChargePaying Guests (Part 1)Paying Guests (Part 2)
Blott on the Landscape
Separate Tables
Secret ArmyLove Lies Bleeding
The Stretch
Villains
Justice
The Main Chance
ITV Playhouse

Full Filmography

19 titles
  • ITV Playhouse (1967) as Marie
  • Performance (1991) as Julia Shillitoe
  • Lovejoy (1986) as Old Lady
  • Secret Army (1977) as Mother Superior
  • The Main Chance (1969) as Juvenile Court Chairman
  • Justice (1971) as Miss Straker
  • Ladies in Charge (1986) as Nanny
  • Villains (1972) as Tel's Mother
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  • Shadowlands (1993) as Woman in Bookshop
  • Hardwicke House (1987) as Governor
  • Emma (1996) as Mrs. Bates
  • Blott on the Landscape (1985) as Miss Percival 2
  • Absolute Hell (1991) as Julia Shillitoe
  • Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991) as Mrs. Theobald
  • Separate Tables (1983) as Lady Matheson
  • Love Lies Bleeding (1977) as Marie
  • The Stretch (1973) as Welfare officer
  • Paying Guests (Part 1) (1986) as Hilda
  • Paying Guests (Part 2) (1986) as Hilda

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sylvia Barter best known for?

Sylvia Barter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Docking the Boat (1965), Lovejoy (1986), Secret Army (1977), The Main Chance (1969).

When and where was Sylvia Barter born?

Sylvia Barter was born on April 13, 1912 in Lewisham, London, England, UK.

How many credits does Sylvia Barter have?

Sylvia Barter has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 1996.

Sylvia Barter by the numbers

19credits
9films
10TV series
1967–1996active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • The Main Chance (1969) as Juvenile Court Chairman — aged about 57
  • Secret Army (1977) as Mother Superior — aged about 65
  • Villains (1972) as Tel's Mother — aged about 60
  • Lovejoy (1986) as Old Lady — aged about 74
  • Justice (1971) as Miss Straker — aged about 59
  • ITV Playhouse (1967) as Marie — aged about 55

Full filmography (19) Born on April 13

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