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Glynis Barber

Acting

1.5 Popularity Oct 25, 1955 (69 years old) Durban, South Africa

Glynis Barber (born Glynis van der Riet; 25 October 1955) is a South African actress. She is known for her portrayals of Sgt. Harriet Makepeace in the British police drama Dempsey and Makepeace, Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders, DCI Grace Barraclough in Emmerdale, Fiona Brake in Night and Day, and Sool...

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Known For

EastEnders
EastEnders
1985 as Glenda Mitchell
EastEnders
EastEnders
1985 as Amy Mitchell
Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
1993 as Samantha Litvak
New Tricks
New Tricks
2004 as Cheryl Brooker
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
1965 as Ethel Voysey
Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
1979 as Lilian / Sylvia Brett
Hammer of the Gods
Hammer of the Gods
2013 as Astrid
The Fairy King
The Fairy King
2002 as Nancy Preston

Biography

Glynis Barber (born Glynis van der Riet; 25 October 1955) is a South African actress. She is known for her portrayals of Sgt. Harriet Makepeace in the British police drama Dempsey and Makepeace, Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders, DCI Grace Barraclough in Emmerdale, Fiona Brake in Night and Day, and Soolin in Blake's 7. In 2022, she joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Norma Crow.

Filmography 49

2025
Dream Hacker Movie

as Sue Hamilton

2024
Highgrove House: A Royal Residence Movie

as Self - Narrator (voice)

2020
Princess Alice: The Royals’ Greatest Secret Movie

as Self - Narrator (voice)

2020
Edward & Sophie: The Reluctant Royals? Movie

as Self - Narrator (voice)

2020
Secrets of the Royals on Tour TV

as Narrator

2020
Harry: The Troubled Prince Movie

as Narrator (voice)

2019
The World's Most Expensive Cruise Ship TV

as narrator

2018
Oxford Street 24/7 TV

as Self - Narrator (voice)

2018
The Best of EastEnders Movie

as Glenda Mitchell (archive footage)

2018
The Outpost TV

as Gertrusha

2018
Royal Hearts Movie

as Joan

2013
Hammer of the Gods Movie

as Astrid

2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV

as Self - Participant

2004
New Tricks TV

as Cheryl Brooker

2003
The Terry and Gaby Show TV
2003
The Afternoon Play TV

as Brenda

2003
The Royal TV

as Jean McAteer

2002
The Fairy King Movie

as Nancy Preston

2001
Night and Day TV
2001
Murphy's Law TV

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday October 25, 1955 (69 years old)
Place of Birth Durban, South Africa
Years Active 1965 - 2025
Popularity 1.5
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Career Stats
49 Total Credits
21 Movie Roles
28 TV Roles
1 Photos