Judith Barker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Judith Barker
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| Born | 22 June 1943 Oldham, Lancashire, England
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1964–present |
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| Spouse(s) | Kenneth Alan Taylor (m. 1964) |
Judith Barker is an English actress born on June 22, 1943. She is well-known for her role as Janet Reid in the popular TV show Coronation Street. She played this character from 1969 to 1977.
After leaving Coronation Street, Judith Barker mostly appeared in TV dramas. She often played different kinds of characters. For example, she was Mrs. Heath, a teacher, in the 1984 Channel 4 series Scully. She also played Audrey Manners in Brookside in 1995.
Judith Barker appeared in the first season of Waterloo Road as Estelle Cooper. She also had a small part in the movie Miss Potter. It was reported that she chose to teach drama at her local school, Saddleworth Drama Centre in Oldham, instead of attending the movie's premiere.
Interestingly, after Judith left Coronation Street, her husband, daughter-in-law, and grandson also appeared on the show.
Later TV Roles
Judith Barker returned to Waterloo Road in its tenth season. This time, she played a different character named Grace. In 2012, she was in the second season of Scott & Bailey. She played Dorothy Parsons, who was the mother of DC Janet Scott, a character played by Lesley Sharp.
From 2019 to 2020, Judith Barker appeared as Agatha Finn in Emmerdale. Besides acting, she also teaches drama classes. She runs these classes at Springhead Congregational Church. She works with Adele Parry, who is a choreographer and agent. Her drama students have even performed at the Oldham Coliseum Theatre.
Acting Roles
Judith Barker has had many roles in television and film. Here are some of her notable appearances:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1965 | Coronation Street | Babs | A small role |
| 1967 | Turn Out the Lights | Ann Sankey | One episode |
| 1968 | Crossroads | Constance Dory | Five episodes |
| 1969, 1971, 1973–1975, 1977 | Coronation Street | Janet Reid | A regular role in 71 episodes |
| 1983–1984 | Brookside | Eileen Salter | A small role |
| 1984 | Scully | Mrs Heath | A main role in five episodes |
| 1985–1986 | The Practice | Pauline Kent | A regular cast member in 46 episodes |
| 1995 | Brookside | Audrey Manners | A main role |
| 2003 | Hollyoaks | Lillian Hunter | Four episodes |
| 2006 | Waterloo Road | Estelle Cooper | Eight episodes |
| Miss Potter | Hilda | A film role | |
| 2010 | Shameless | Florence | One episode |
| 2012–2016 | Scott & Bailey | Dorothy Parsons | A recurring role in 19 episodes |
| 2014 | Birds of a Feather | Sadie | One episode |
| Waterloo Road | Grace | Four episodes | |
| 2016 | Rovers | Francis | All six episodes |
| 2017 | Peter Kay's Car Share | Lady on Bus | One episode |
| 2019–2020 | Emmerdale | Agatha Finn | A recurring role in 16 episodes |
| 2020 | Warren | Sheila | Three episodes |
| 2022 | Documentary Now! | Episode: Two Hairdressers in Bagglyport | |
| 2023-2025 | The Power of Parker | Betty | Six episodes |
External Links
- Judith Barker profile
