Barbara Hamilton (actress)

Barbara Hamilton
Hamilton in 1970
Born(1926-12-11)11 December 1926
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died7 February 1996(1996-02-07) (aged 69)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Resting placeMount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto
Alma materUniversity of Toronto
OccupationActress
Years active1940s–1996

Barbara Hamilton (11 December 1926 – 7 February 1996) was a Canadian actress. She was known for her comedic roles and was dubbed 'The Funniest Woman in Canada.' Outside of Canada, her live theatre career took her to London, New York and Bermuda. Hamilton is known for roles in films and television series such as Road to Avonlea. Her theatre performances have included the Spring Thaw review. She is also known for originating the role of Marilla Cuthbert in both the Canadian and West End productions of Anne of Green Gables.

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