Biography
Glynis Barber (born Glynis van der Riet; 25 October 1955) is a South African actress. She is known for her portrayals of Sgt. Harriet Makepeace in the British police drama Dempsey and Makepeace, Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders, DCI Grace Barraclough in Emmerdale, Fiona Brake in Night and Day, and Soolin in Blake's 7. In 2022, she joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Norma Crow.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Dream Hacker
Character: Sue Hamilton
MOVIE • 2025
Highgrove House: A Royal Residence
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
MOVIE • 2024
Princess Alice: The Royals’ Greatest Secret
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
MOVIE • 2020
Edward & Sophie: The Reluctant Royals?
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
MOVIE • 2020
Secrets of the Royals on Tour
Character: Narrator
TV • 2020
Harry: The Troubled Prince
Character: Narrator (voice)
MOVIE • 2020
The World's Most Expensive Cruise Ship
Character: narrator
TV • 2019
Oxford Street 24/7
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
TV • 2018
The Best of EastEnders
Character: Glenda Mitchell (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2018
The Outpost
Character: Gertrusha
TV • 2018
Royal Hearts
Character: Joan
MOVIE • 2018
Hammer of the Gods
Character: Astrid
MOVIE • 2013
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Character: Self - Participant
TV • 2011
New Tricks
Character: Cheryl Brooker
TV • 2004
The Terry and Gaby Show
Character:
TV • 2003
The Afternoon Play
Character: Brenda
TV • 2003
The Royal
Character: Jean McAteer
TV • 2003
The Fairy King
Character: Nancy Preston
MOVIE • 2002
Night and Day
Character:
TV • 2001
Murphy's Law
Character:
TV • 2001