Barbara Leake was an English actress who is best known for her roles in Kind Hearts and Coronets, Dead of Night, and A Study in Terror. Born on May 14, 1903, in Hunstanton, Norfolk, England, she passed away on August 18, 1991, in Chichester, Sussex, England.
Personal and Family Life
Barbara Leake was married to Stafford Byrne from 1949 until his death in 1976. Not much is widely known about her family background or personal life, but her career spans several decades with various television and film appearances.
Death and Legacy
Barbara Leake died on August 18, 1991, in Chichester, Sussex, England. Her contributions to film and television have been appreciated by fans and critics alike, leaving a lasting impact in the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dead of Night | 1945-09-09 | Mrs. O’Hara (Segment “Linking Story” & “The Christmas Story”) |
| Saraband for Dead Lovers | 1948-10-04 | Maria, Clara’s Maid |
| Three Spare Wives | 1962-01-01 | Mrs. Hoensby |
| Kind Hearts and Coronets | 1949-06-21 | The Schoolmistress |
| The Uncle | 1965-04-23 | Emma |
| Murder She Said | 1961-09-26 | Helen Stainton |
| The Eyes of Annie Jones | 1964-05-13 | Margaret |
| Don’t Ever Leave Me | 1949-07-19 | Mrs. Brand |
| Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons | 1971-01-23 | Mrs. Farrell |
| The Loves of Joanna Godden | 1947-06-08 | Miss Luckhurst |
| The Feminine Touch | 1956-06-19 | Other Sister |
| His Excellency | 1952-01-22 | Woman in Tea Shop |
| A Study in Terror | 1965-10-01 | Mrs. Hudson |
| Out of the Clouds | 1955-02-15 | The Gambler’s Wife |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Mrs. Farrel |
| Vanity Fair | 1967-12-02 | Mrs. Sedley |
| Pride and Prejudice | 1967-09-10 | Mrs. Reynolds |