Pearl Hackney was an English actress who is best known for The Wackers, Schizo, and The New Avengers. Born on October 28, 1916, in Burton-on-Trent, England, she had a significant impact on stage and screen throughout her career. She passed away on September 18, 2009, in Kent, England.
Personal and Family Life
Pearl Hackney was married to comedian Eric Barker from 1936 until his death in 1990, and they had one child together. She was the mother of Petronella Barker and the grandmother of Abigail Hopkins. Raised in modest conditions, she began her career as a dancer, receiving guidance from the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova, and eventually became a primary dancer at London’s Windmill Theatre.
Career Highlights
Hackney’s career started in show business at a young age, where she worked her way up from the chorus line to becoming a principal solo dancer. After World War II, she enjoyed a successful solo career on the West End stage, in television, and in radio. She frequently appeared alongside her husband in various television shows, showcasing her versatile talents as an actress.
Death and Legacy
Pearl Hackney passed away on September 18, 2009, due to natural causes in Kent, England. Her contributions to British theatre and television have left a lasting legacy, and she is remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike for her remarkable talent and dedication to the arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Yanks | 1979-09-01 | Aunt Maud |
| Cool It, Carol! | 1970-12-01 | Mrs. Thatcher |
| The Four Dimensions of Greta | 1972-05-23 | Mrs. Gruber |
| The Little Match Girl | 1986-12-28 | Mrs Prothero |
| The Ploughman’s Lunch | 1983-05-30 | Mrs Penfield |
| Laughterhouse | 1984-09-01 | Pub Landlady |
| Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective | 1981-01-04 | Landlady |
| Stand up, Virgin Soldiers | 1977-04-04 | Miss Burns |
| There’s a Girl in My Soup | 1970-12-15 | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Happy Ever After | 1974-05-07 | |
| Seven of One | 1973-03-25 | |
| Are You Being Served? | 1972-09-08 | |
| Bergerac | 1981-10-18 | Mrs. Palmer |
| The New Avengers | 1976-10-22 | Mrs. Weir |
| Oh, Father! | 1973-08-12 | |
| The Wackers | 1975-03-19 | Maggie Clarkson |
| Hi-de-Hi! | 1981-02-19 | Rose’s Mum |
| The Famous Five | 1978-07-03 | Mrs Sanders |
| Minder | 1979-10-29 | Maude Trout |
| All Creatures Great and Small | 1978-01-08 | Mrs. Crump |
| All Creatures Great and Small | 1978-01-08 | Mrs Hird |
| The Black Arrow | 1972-04-12 | Nurse |