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Barbara Bryne(1929-2023)

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Barbara Bryne was born on 1 April 1929 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Amadeus (1984), American Playhouse (1980) and The Bostonians (1984). She was married to Denny Spence. She died on 2 May 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
BornApril 1, 1929
DiedMay 2, 2023(94)
BornApril 1, 1929
DiedMay 2, 2023(94)
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Known for

Amadeus (1984)
Amadeus
8.4
  • Frau Weber
  • 1984
American Playhouse (1980)
American Playhouse
7.3
TV Series
  • Jack's Mother
  • Old Lady
  • Blair Daniels
Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Reeve, and Madeleine Potter in The Bostonians (1984)
The Bostonians
6.2
  • Mrs. Tarrant
  • 1984
Great Performances (1971)
Great Performances
7.9
TV Series
  • Mrs. Candour

Credits

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Actress

  • The Neverending Story (1995)
    The Neverending Story
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Urgl (voice)
    • 1995–1996
  • Romeo & Juliet
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Nurse
    • 1993
  • American Playhouse (1980)
    American Playhouse
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Jack's Mother
    • Old Lady
    • Blair Daniels
    • 1986–1991
  • Two Evil Eyes (1990)
    Two Evil Eyes
    6.1
    • Martha (segment "The Black Cat")
    • 1990
  • Into the Woods (1987)
    Into the Woods
    9.1
    Video
    • Jack's Mother
    • 1987
  • Amadeus (1984)
    Amadeus
    8.4
    • Frau Weber
    • 1984
  • Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Reeve, and Madeleine Potter in The Bostonians (1984)
    The Bostonians
    6.2
    • Mrs. Tarrant
    • 1984
  • Swoosie Kurtz, Kaleena Kiff, and Tony Randall in Love, Sidney (1981)
    Love, Sidney
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Gaffney
    • 1982–1983
  • Peter O'Toole in Svengali (1983)
    Svengali
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • Mrs. Burns-Rizzo
    • 1983
  • Maid in America (1982)
    Maid in America
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Aunt Melissa
    • 1982
  • Tom Ewell, Leonard Frey, Joel Higgins, Meeno Peluce, and Carlene Watkins in Best of the West (1981)
    Best of the West
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Miss Hanratty
    • 1982
  • CBS Children's Mystery Theatre (1980)
    CBS Children's Mystery Theatre
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Blanche Guizot
    • 1981
  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Candour
    • 1975
  • Back to Beulah
    TV Movie
    • Betty
    • 1974
  • Fred Rogers in Mister Rogers (1961)
    Mister Rogers
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Miss Paulifficate
    • 1967

Soundtrack

  • American Playhouse (1980)
    American Playhouse
    7.3
    TV Series
    • performer: "Prologue: Into the Woods", "First Midnight", "Act II Prologue: So Happy", "Children Will Listen / Finale"
    • performer: "Beautiful"
    • 1986–1991

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Amadeus
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Amadeus

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Barbara Birkinshaw
  • Born
    • April 1, 1929
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • May 2, 2023
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Denny Spence1953 - 2018 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Into the Woods (1997). Comedy/special (benefit).

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Appearing as Madame Armfeldt in the Kennedy Centre production of "A Little Night Music"
  • Nicknames
    • Grand Dame of the Guthrie Theatre
    • Ba

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