Frank Barrie
Frank Barrie | |
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Barrie performing The Merchant of Venice in 1971 | |
| Born | Frank Smith 19 September 1936 Scarborough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 30 June 2025 (aged 88) |
| Education | Archbishop Holgate's School |
| Alma mater | University of Hull |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1959–2025 |
| Spouse |
Mary Ann Lloyd (m. 1960) |
| Children | 1 |
Frank Smith (19 September 1936 – 30 June 2025), known professionally as Frank Barrie, was an English actor, director and writer. He made his acting debut in 1959 in a production of Henry IV, Part 2, at the York Theatre Royal. He was a successful Shakespearean actor throughout his career. In 2008 he starred in Lunch with Marlene, a tribute to Noël Coward and Marlene Dietrich, and in 2010 was cast as Edward Bishop in EastEnders.