Pearl Hackney

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