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Barbara Hamilton

Canadian actress (1926-1996) · Canada · On the map · Actors · Died at 69

Barbara Hamilton was a Canadian actress. She was known for her comedic roles and was dubbed 'The Funniest Woman in Canada.' Outside of Canada, her live theatre career took her to London, New York and Bermuda. Hamilton is known for roles in films and television series such as Road to Avonlea.

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1996Died7 February 1996BogusFilm, 1996Mrs. Partridge1995Shining Time Station: Once Upon a TimeFilm, Ginny1994Car 54, Where Are You?Film, Mrs. Muldoon1993Earle Grey AwardAwardChange of HeartFilm, 1993Aunt Bea1990ClarenceFilm, Mrs. Duckworth1989Glory! Glory!Film, Selma1988Hot PaintFilm1985Check It Out!Series, Mrs. Cobb1981B.C. A Special ChristmasFilm, Fat Broad1979Lost and FoundFilm, Mrs. Bryce1975Anne of AvonleaSeries1974Snow JobFilm, Bus Driver1973DelilahSeries, Aunt Peggy1972Anne of Green GablesSeries, Marilla Cuthbert1971The Year of the Yahoo!Film, Barbara1958Anne of Green GablesFilm, Shop Attendant1956Is It a Woman's World?Film1954The Canadian Howdy Doody ShowSeries, Willow1952Stopwatch and ListenSeries1950The Lady Craved ExcitementFilm, Chorus Girl1926Born11 December 1926

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Television 6

Awards

Earle Grey Award1993

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Her theatre performances have included the Spring Thaw revue. She is also known for originating the role of Marilla Cuthbert in both the Canadian and West End productions of Anne of Green Gables.

Country
Canada
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 1996 · aged 69