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Barbara Jefford
A celebrated Shakespearean actress confronts the challenges of fame, legacy, and personal identity as she reflects on a career that redefined British theater and challenged cinematic boundaries.
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In short · Acted for seven decades — 23 credits.
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Biography
Barbara Jefford, OBE (born 26 July 1930) is a British Shakespearean actress known for her stage work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Old Vic, and the National Theatre. She is also recognized for her portrayal of Molly Bloom in the 1967 film adaptation of James Joyce's *Ulysses*.
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23 credits
Philomena(2013)
Sister Hildegarde
Film
The Deep Blue Sea(2011)
Collyer's Mother
Film
The Ninth Gate(1999)
Baroness Kessler
Film
The Saint(1997)
Academic Woman
Film
A Village Affair(1995)
Lady Unwin
Film
Where Angels Fear to Tread(1991)
Mrs. Herriton
Film
The House of Eliott(1991)
Lady Lydia Eliott
TV
Porterhouse Blue(1987)
Lady Mary
TV
Claudia(1985)
Rosa
Film
And the Ship Sails On(1983)
Ildebranda Cuffari
Film
The Ship Sails On(1983)
Ildebranda Cuffari
Film
Walter(1982)
Sarah - Walter's mother
Film
The Spy Who Loved Me(1977)
Naomi (voice) (uncredited)
Film
Lust for a Vampire(1971)
Countess Herritzen
Film
A Midsummer Night's Dream(1969)
Hippolyta
FilmA Midsummer Nights Dream(1968)
Hippolyta
Film
The Shoes of the Fisherman(1968)
Dr. Ruth Faber
Film
The Bofors Gun(1968)
NAAFI Girl
Film
Ulysses(1967)
Molly
Film
Ten Days That Shook the World(1967)
The Empress
Film
Thunderball(1965)
Patricia Fearing (voice) (uncredited)
Film
From Russia with Love(1963)
Tatiana Romanova (voice) (uncredited)
Film
A Midsummer Night's Dream(1959)
Titania
Film
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