Glynis Barber

Glynis Barber represents a kind of career I deeply admire: the durable, dependable craftsperson rather than the flash-in-the-pan star. Born Glynis van der Riet in Durban and transplanted to Britain, she made her name as Makepeace in Dempsey and Makepeace, then wove herself into the very fabric of British television through EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. There's no single defining blockbuster, and that's precisely the point. To remain a familiar presence in living rooms across decades requires range, discipline and trust. I find that quiet longevity far more impressive than a brief moment of fame, and well worth honouring.

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Name (English)

Glynis Barber

Name (Japanese)

グリニス・バーバー

Reading

ぐりにす・ばーばー

Born

October 25, 1955 (age 70)

Origin

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Occupation

actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Scorpio / Goat

• Official sitehttps://www.glynisbarber.com/
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glynis%20Barber
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q286986

Tags

• KwaZulu-Natal
• actor
• film actor
• television actor

Last updated

September 23, 2026

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