Barbara Carrera facts for kids

Barbara Kingsbury Carrera is an actress, model, and painter. She was born in Nicaragua and later became an American citizen.

Barbara Carrera was nominated twice for a Golden Globe Award. She was recognized for her role in The Master Gunfighter (1975). She also received a nomination for her part in the James Bond film Never Say Never Again (1983).

She is also known for her roles in movies like The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977) and Condorman (1981). Other notable films include I, the Jury (1982) and Lone Wolf McQuade (1983). On television, she played Clay Basket in the miniseries Centennial (1978–79). She also appeared as Angelica Nero on the TV show Dallas (1985–86).

Early Life and Beginnings

Barbara Kingsbury was born in Bluefields, Nicaragua. Her mother, Florencia Carrera, was Nicaraguan. Her father, Louis Kingsbury, was an American who worked for the US embassy.

When she was a child, Barbara moved to the United States. She lived with her father. At age 15, she moved to New York to pursue her dreams.

Starting a Career in Modeling

Barbara Kingsbury began her modeling career at 17. She joined the Eileen Ford agency. At this time, she changed her last name to Carrera, using her mother's maiden name.

Her first movie role was in Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970). In this film, she played a fashion model. Barbara also appeared in various magazines. These included Vogue, Paris Match, and Harper's Bazaar.

Acting Career Highlights

In 1976, Barbara Carrera received her first Golden Globe nomination. This was for her role in The Master Gunfighter. She played many different characters in films.

Notable Film Roles

Barbara Carrera starred in movies such as The Island of Dr. Moreau and Lone Wolf McQuade. She also appeared in Condorman and Embryo.

One of her most famous roles was as the villain Fatima Blush. This was in the James Bond movie Never Say Never Again. For this role, she earned another Golden Globe nomination in 1984. The next year, she worked with famous actor Laurence Olivier in Wild Geese II.

In 1989, Carrera acted alongside Bette Davis in Wicked Stepmother. This was Davis's last film. During filming, Davis became ill. The script was changed so that Barbara Carrera took on more of Davis's lines.

Television Appearances

On television, Barbara Carrera had a role in the soap opera Dallas. She played Angelica Nero. She also had important roles in historical miniseries. These included Centennial in 1978 and Masada in 1981. These roles helped her become well-known to American audiences.

She also starred as Emma Forsayth in the miniseries Emma: Queen of the South Seas in 1988. In 2000, she appeared in an episode of That '70s Show. Her last known acting role was in the film Paradise in 2004.

Other Achievements

In 1997, Barbara Carrera was given a special role. She was appointed Ambassador-at-Large for Nicaragua. This was by the president at the time, Arnoldo Alemán.

Carrera is also a talented painter. Her artwork has been shown in galleries since the 1980s. These include the Makk Galleries in Beverly Hills, California and the Roy Miles Gallery in London. Her paintings have been displayed at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum.

Personal Life

Barbara Carrera has been married three times. She was married to Otto Kurt Freiherr von Hoffman from 1966 to 1972. Her second marriage was to Uva Harden, from 1972 to 1976. Her third marriage was to Nicholas Mark Mavroleon, starting in 1983. All of her marriages ended in divorce.

Barbara Carrera does not have any children.

Film and Television Roles

Barbara Carrera has appeared in many films and television shows. Here is a list of some of her work.

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Bárbara Carrera para niños