Barbara Hicks facts for kids

Barbara Hicks (born August 12, 1924 – died September 6, 2013) was an English actress. She was known for her roles in movies.

She appeared in the 1985 movie Brazil, directed by Terry Gilliam. She also acted in Howards End from 1992. This movie won a Bafta award.

About Barbara Hicks

Barbara Hicks was born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. She later lived in Little Maplestead, Essex. She went to school at Adcote School in Shropshire.

She was married for forty years to Lt-Colonel Peter Taylor. He was a brave soldier who won two Military Cross medals in Italy in 1944.

Barbara Hicks also took part in a special event. It was a tribute to the famous actor Laurence Olivier. The event was called Happy Birthday, Sir Larry and happened on May 31, 1987.

Barbara Hicks had a son named Giles Taylor, who is also an actor.

Her Acting Career

Barbara Hicks had a long career in movies and television. She started acting in 1953 and continued until 2000.

She often played supporting roles, making many films special with her performances. Some of her early movies included Background (1953) and Sailor Beware! (1956).

In the 1980s, she appeared in several notable films. These included Brazil (1985) and The Witches (1990).

She continued acting into the 1990s. Her roles included Howards End (1992) and Orlando (1992). Her last movie role was in Up at the Villa in 2000.

See also

In Spanish: Barbara Hicks para niños