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Glynis Barber

グリニス・バーバー / ぐりにす・ばーばー

Actor from South Africa

October 25, 1955 (age 70) ・ Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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

My Take

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.

1. Profile

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)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Scorpio / Goat
Origin
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Blood type
Private
Height
Private
Agency
Private
Occupation
actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Private
University
Private

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

Frequently asked questions

When was Glynis Barber born?

Born October 25, 1955 (age 70).

Where is Glynis Barber from?

Glynis Barber is from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

What does Glynis Barber do?

Glynis Barber works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor.

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • actor
  • film actor
  • television actor
Last updated
2026-06-18

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.