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Emily Barclay was born on October 24, 1984 in Plymouth, United Kingdom and is credited as a film actor and stage actor. As of 2026, Emily Barclay is 41 years old. Education on record includes University of Auckland.
My Take
Emily Barclay appeals to me as a quietly serious actress who let the work speak. Born in Plymouth but shaped in New Zealand and educated at the University of Auckland, she built her name through substantive independent cinema rather than chasing Hollywood gloss, earning recognition from the British Independent Film Awards and the Australian Film Institute. I respect performers who cross borders and still anchor themselves in challenging, character-driven films. There is an understated intensity to her path that I find genuinely compelling, and I suspect her finest work rewards the patient viewer far more than the casual one.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Emily Barclay
- Name (Japanese)
- エミリー・バークリー
- Reading
- えみりー・ばーくりー
- Born
- October 24, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- Plymouth, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Auckland
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/emilyxbarclay/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily%20Barclay
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q274576
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Emily Barclay born?
Born October 24, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Emily Barclay from?
Emily Barclay is from Plymouth, United Kingdom.
What does Emily Barclay do?
Emily Barclay works as actor, film actor, stage actor.
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