Barbara Jefford
Date of Birth: July 26, 1930 (96)
Birth Place: Plymstock, Devon, ENGLAND
Latest News on Barbara Jefford:
- Interview: Michael Coveney on THE FINAL CURTAIN: 'Describing Any of These Great Actors in an Obituary is Like Pinning Butterflies to Walls'Aug 31, 2023
- Russell Grant to Star in the UK Fringe Premiere of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Oct 1-29Jun 25, 2014
- Confirmed: Russell Grant Is West End's New WIZARD OF OZ!Jan 23, 2012
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Barbara Jefford, Coriolanus
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by Franco Milazzo - Aug 31, 2023
Death is not the end - at least, if there is a journalist on hand to tell the world of your deeds. Michael Coveney is best known for his work as a theatre critic at the Daily Mail, Financial Times, The Guardian and Observer alongside which he wrote a series of obituaries covering many of the most famous actors of the last century.
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 25, 2014
Russell Grant, star of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and one the country's best loved celebrities, is to star as the mysterious and sinister Mrs Meers in the UK fringe premiere of the six-time Tony Award-winning tap dancing musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie.
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 23, 2012
As we exclusively reported on Friday, Russell Grant is to take over as The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium after Michael Crawford's departure next month.
by Rialto Chatter - Jan 20, 2012
The Wizard of Oz's latest newsletter tells us that Michael Crawford's replacement will be announced shortly but until that time the casting is 'strictly confidential' - so does that mean the Strictly Come Dancing star is in the frame to take over?
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 3, 2012
Russell will appear alongside Gareth Gates, Kerry Ellis, Oliver Thornton and Brenda Edwards in the Biblical-inspired musical Children of Eden, by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz and John?Caird, which is being revived in the West End for one night only in a spectacular star-studded charity gala at the Prince of Wales?Theatre on Sunday 29 January.
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 10, 2011
The Museum of Modern Art recognizes the achievements of Roman Polanski with a complete retrospective of the filmmaker's works, September 7-30, 2011, in The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters. Over the course of a half century, Polanski has become widely recognized as one of the premier international filmmakers, directing films in Poland, England, the U.S., Italy, and France and working with distinguished actors such as Jack Nicholson, Adrien Brody, Catherine Deneuve, Mia Farrow, Ben Kingsley, and Nastassja Kinski.
by Eddie Varley - Feb 15, 2009
The winners in the ninth annual Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards, the only major UK theatre prize-giving decided by the public, were announced today (Sunday 15 February) at a glittering, star-studded evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre.
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Barbara Jefford has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Barbara Jefford has not appeared in the West End.
and Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Coriolanus.
Barbara Jefford received numerous accolades throughout her distinguished career in theatre and film. Her recognitions include a Tony Award nomination, which acknowledged her exceptional work on the Broadway stage. She was also recognized with an Olivier Award nomination, reflecting her significant contributions to British theatre. Additionally, Jefford received a BAFTA nomination for her television and film work, demonstrating her versatility across multiple entertainment mediums. These nominations represent the industry's recognition of her talent and dedication to her craft as an accomplished actress.
