Nina Baden-Semper facts for kids

Nina Baden-Semper is a talented actress born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1945. She is well-known for her role as Barbie Reynolds in the popular 1970s TV show Love Thy Neighbour. This show was a sitcom, which means it was a funny television series about everyday life. Nina Baden-Semper has had a long and successful career in acting, appearing in many different shows and plays.

Nina's Acting Journey

Nina Baden-Semper first came to Britain as a dancer. Later, she began her acting career. She has been acting for over 40 years!

On Stage and Screen

Nina has performed in many radio shows, TV programmes, films, and theatre plays. She has even toured around the world with different plays. Her stage roles have been very varied. She has acted in old Greek plays like The Bacchae and classic French comedies like Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. She has also been in modern thrillers such as Wait Until Dark and funny plays like Stepping Out.

Nina was also a TV presenter for children’s programmes. She appeared on many quiz shows and talk shows. She even released two music singles and an album!

Famous TV Roles

From 1972 to 1976, Nina Baden-Semper became very famous for her role as Barbie Reynolds in the sitcom Love Thy Neighbour. She acted alongside stars like Jack Smethurst and Rudolph Walker.

Later, in 2002, she appeared in the TV series Crossroads. In 2006, she lent her voice to a Doctor Who audio adventure called Memory Lane. She also appeared in a BBC Two show called The A-Force.

Family Connections

Did you know that Nina Baden-Semper is related to a famous musician? Her cousin is George Semper. He is an American producer and artist known for jazz, funk, and soul music.

Historical Portrayals

In 2005, Nina Baden-Semper played a very important historical figure. She acted as Mary Seacole at an exhibition. This exhibition was held at the Florence Nightingale Museum. It celebrated 200 years since Mary Seacole's birth.

Awards and Special Moments

Nina Baden-Semper has received several awards for her acting. She won a Joint Television Award. She also received an award for Outstanding Female Personality.

A Special TV Show

On March 12, 1975, Nina was the special guest on the ITV programme This Is Your Life. This show surprised famous people by bringing together their family and friends to celebrate their life and career.

Trinidad and Tobago Honour

Nina was also given the Scarlet Ibis Award. This award came from the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission in London. It was given to her for her excellent service and achievements.

Nina's Film and TV Appearances

Here are some of the films and TV shows Nina Baden-Semper has been in:

Films

• Carry On Up the Jungle (1970) – Girl Nosha
• Kongi's Harvest (1970) – Segi
• The Love Ban (1973) – Skyline Waitress
• Love Thy Neighbour (1973) – Barbie Reynolds
• Rage (1999) – Godwin's mother

Television Shows

• Six Shades of Black (1965) – Fatima
• Redcap (1966) – Nurse
• Public Eye (1966) – Barmaid / Pearl
• The Corridor People (1966) – Pearl
• Intrigue (1966) – Nurse
• Rainbow City (1967) – Nurse
• The Wednesday Play (1968) – Ward nurse
• Mystery and Imagination (1968) – Vampire
• Counterstrike (1969) – Mrs. Sengupta
• Armchair Theatre (1970) – Annie Steffans
• Callan (1970) – Anna
• Confession (1970) – Waitress
• Take Three Girls (1970) – Claire
• The Persuaders! (1970) – Air Hostess
• Dear Mother...Love Albert (1970) – Ursula
• Thick as Thieves (1971)
• Love Thy Neighbour (1972–1976) – Barbie Reynolds
• Whodunnit? (1975) – Panellist
• Machinegunner (1976) – Felicity Rae Ingram
• George and Mildred (1979) – Sister
• The Bill (1988) – Mrs. Leigh
• Children's Ward (1989) – Jan Stevens
• Little Napoleons (1994) – Earnestina
• Crossroads (2002) – Rhona Martin
• Bernard's Watch (2004) – Bami (Last appearance)