June Barrie was an English actress best known for her roles in The Children of the New Forest, Softly Softly, and The True Mistery of the Passion. She was primarily a theatre and radio actress, notable for her exceptional poetry readings. Barrie was born in 1929 and passed away on April 24, 2019, in her hometown of Bristol, England.
Personal and Family Life
June Barrie, born June Olive Buck, grew up in Bristol, England. Not much is publicly known about her family life, but her talents were evident from an early age. She became recognized for her work in theatre and radio, where she gained respect for her artistry.
Death and Legacy
June Barrie died on April 24, 2019, at the age of 89. After her passing, she was cremated at the South Bristol Crematorium. Barrie’s contributions to theatre and radio, especially her poetry readings, left a lasting impact on her audience and the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting Back | 1986-08-04 | Neighbour |
| Machinegunner | 1976-04-01 | Olive Dugdale |
| Seduction | 1991-04-13 | Minerva (Segment “Tell Me More”) |
| The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek | 1991-02-08 | Joe Meek’s Mother (voice) |
| Close Relations | 1990-02-04 | Freida |
| Lawless Heart | 2002-06-28 | Tim’s Mother |
| Dual Balls | 1997-01-01 | Felicity |
| Heartbeat | 1992-04-10 | Agnes Moorcroft |
| Children of the Stones | 1977-01-10 | Miss Clegg |
| Midsomer Murders | 1997-03-23 | Gwen Dobson |