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Hilda Barry

Born June 9, 1884 in Edmonton, London, England, UKDied May 29, 197930 films

Born Hilda Gentle on June 9, 1884, in Edmonton, London, England, Hilda Barry was a very active British character actress who had a very long and extensive career as well in comedies as in dramas. She appeared in over 150 roles on stage, on the big screen and on television. She died on Tuesday, May 29th, 1979 at the age of 94.

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Filmography

30 films as actor
  1. 1976The Snow QueenGranny
  2. 1976House of Mortal SinMrs. Meldrum
  3. 1973Red Riding HoodThe Grandmother
  4. 1973SecretsMrs. Function
  5. 1973Steptoe & Son Ride AgainWoman with Carrot
  6. 1972A Touch of the VictoriansElsie
  7. 1972Night DutyMrs. Mullins
  8. 1971On the BusesOld Woman
  9. 1971MelodyGranma Perkins
  10. 1971The PianoAda
  11. 1970Carry On LovingGrandma Grubb
  12. 1970Fragment of FearMiss Dacey
  13. 1970Goodbye GeminiStallholder
  14. 1969Battle of BritainOld Lady (uncredited)
  15. 1965The Coming Out PartyGrandma
  16. 1965Up the JunctionOld May
  17. 1964One Million DollarsDana
  18. 1963The Three SistersAntissa
  19. 1963Dal sabato al lunedìLady Van Berg
  20. 1961Never Back LosersMrs. Sanders
  21. 1959After the ShowMrs. Morello
  22. 1959Horrors of the Black MuseumWoman in Hall
  23. 1958Innocent SinnersEllen
  24. 1956Tiger in the SmokeMrs. Mary Talisman
  25. 1956Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeRosie's Landlady
  26. 1954John of the FairMa Miggs
  27. 1953The Yellow BalloonNewspaper Vendor (uncredited)
  28. 1953The Drayton CaseMrs. Drayton
  29. 1950Spring-Heeled JackMrs Crisp
  30. 1947FriedaWoman Talking to Official (uncredited)