Barbara Leake

Barbara Leake

Deceased · Born: May 14, 1903 · Died: Aug 18, 1991

Personal Details

BornMay 14, 1903 Hunstanton, Norfolk, England, UK

Biography

Barbara Leake, a talented and accomplished actress, entered this world on the fourteenth of May, 1903, in the charming seaside town of Hunstanton, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout her illustrious career, she gained recognition for her captivating performances in a variety of films, including the critically acclaimed comedy-drama "Kind Hearts and Coronets" (1949),the groundbreaking horror anthology "Dead of Night" (1945),and the intriguing historical thriller "A Study in Terror" (1965).

In her personal life, Barbara Leake was married to the esteemed Stafford Byrne, with whom she shared a deep and abiding love.

Sadly, Barbara Leake's life came to a close on the eighteenth of August, 1991, in the historic city of Chichester, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.

Career

1967
Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair as Mrs. Sedley
1965
A Study in Terror
A Study in Terror as Mrs. Hudson
1962
Three Spare Wives
Three Spare Wives as Mrs. Hoensby
1961
Murder She Said
Murder She Said as Helen Stainton
1956
The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch as Other Sister
1955
Out of the Clouds
Out of the Clouds as The Gambler's Wife
1952
His Excellency
His Excellency as Woman in Tea Shop
1949
Kind Hearts and Coronets
Kind Hearts and Coronets as The Schoolmistress
1948
Saraband
Saraband as Maria, Clara's Maid
1947
1945
Dead of Night
Dead of Night as Mrs. O'Hara (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Christmas Story")