Hilda Barry

Hilda Barry

Deceased · Born: Jun 9, 1884 · Died: May 29, 1979

Personal Details

BornJun 9, 1884 Edmonton, London, England, UK

Biography

Hilda Gentle, a talented British character actress, was born on June 9, 1884, in the esteemed city of Edmonton, London, England. With a remarkable career spanning over nine decades, she effortlessly navigated both comedic and dramatic roles with ease, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Throughout her illustrious career, Hilda Barry, as she was professionally known, appeared in an astonishing 150 roles across various mediums, including stage productions, big-screen films, and television shows. Her remarkable versatility and range allowed her to effortlessly transition between genres, captivating audiences with her nuanced performances.

As her remarkable journey came to a close, Hilda Barry passed away on Tuesday, May 29th, 1979, at the ripe age of 94, leaving behind a legacy that continued to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

1976
House of Mortal Sin
House of Mortal Sin as Mrs. Meldrum
1973
Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre as The Grandmother
Steptoe and Son Ride Again
Steptoe and Son Ride Again as Woman with Carrot
1971
Melody
Melody as Granma Perkins
On the Buses
On the Buses as Old Woman
1970
Goodbye Gemini
Goodbye Gemini as Stallholder
Fragment of Fear
Fragment of Fear as Miss Dacey
Carry on Loving
Carry on Loving as Grandma Grubb
1969
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain as Old Lady (uncredited)
1967
Poor Cow
Poor Cow as Customer in Pub
1965
Tea Party
Tea Party as Mother
1962
The Durant Affair
The Durant Affair as Elizabeth Wellings
1961
Never Back Losers
Never Back Losers as Mrs. Sanders
1959
1958
1956
Tiger in the Smoke
Tiger in the Smoke as Mrs. Mary Talisman
1953
The Yellow Balloon
The Yellow Balloon as Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)
1947
Frieda
Frieda as Woman Talking to Official (uncredited)