Barbara Hicks
Barbara Hicks (12 August 1924 – 6 September 2013) was an English film actress.[1] She appeared in Terry Gilliam's 1985 cult film Brazil and Merchant Ivory Productions's 1992 Bafta award-winning Howards End.[2]
Barbara Hicks | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 August 1924 |
| Died | 6 September 2013 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1953—2000 |
Biography
Hicks was born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. She lived in Little Maplestead, Essex. She was educated at Adcote School, Shropshire. She was married for forty years to Lt-Colonel Peter Taylor (25 January 1913 – 26 March 2010). He was an outstanding front line commander who won two MCs in Italy in 1944.[3]
Hicks appeared in a National Theatre 80th birthday tribute to Lord Olivier. The tribute was called Happy Birthday, Sir Larry. It was held on 31 May 1987 in the presence of Olivier.[4]
She has a son, the actor Giles Taylor.[5]
Filmography
References
- ↑ Michael Coveney (6 November 2013). "Barbara Hicks obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ↑ IMDb Biography
- ↑ "Lt-Col Peter Taylor".
- ↑ Cast list from Happy Birthday, Sir Larry theatre programme, 31 May 1987
- ↑ "Interview with Giles". Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2011.