Barbara March facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barbara March
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Born |
Barbara Jean Maczka
October 9, 1953 |
Died | August 11, 2019 |
(aged 65)
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | University of Windsor |
Occupation | Actress |
Known for | Lursa in Star Trek: The Next Generation |
Spouse(s) |
Alan Scarfe
(m. 1979) |
Children | Antonia (Tosia) Scarfe |
Barbara March was a talented Canadian actress. She was born on October 9, 1953, and passed away on August 11, 2019. Many people remember her best for playing the character Lursa in the popular TV show Star Trek: The Next Generation and the movie Star Trek: Generations.
Her Acting Career
Barbara March was a very busy actress. She played Lursa, one of the famous Duras sisters, in several Star Trek shows and movies. You could see her as Lursa in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and the movie Star Trek: Generations.
Besides Star Trek, Barbara also appeared in other TV shows like Total Security and L.A. Law. She was even nominated for a special award called a Genie Award for her role in the movie Deserters.
Barbara was also a fantastic stage actress. She performed in many famous plays at places like the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada. She played big roles like Lady Macbeth and Desdemona in plays by William Shakespeare.
Beyond Acting
Barbara March wasn't just an actress; she was also a writer! She wrote plays and screenplays. One of her plays was called The Razing of Charlotte Brontë. She also wrote a short novel called The Copper People.
Personal Life
In 1979, Barbara March married an actor named Alan Scarfe. They had a daughter together in 1985, named Antonia. Antonia, also known as Tosia, grew up to be a musician and composer.
Barbara March passed away on August 11, 2019, when she was 65 years old.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Deserters | Val Manufort | |
1989 | Kingsgate | ||
1992 | The Portrait | Marguerite Chirac | |
1987-1994 | Star Trek:The Next Generation | Lursa | |
1993 | Star Trek:Deep Space Nine | Lursa | Episode 3, Season 1 |
1994 | Star Trek Generations | Lursa |