Frances Barber (born Frances J Brookes, 13 May 1957) is an English actress. She received Olivier Award nominations for her work in the plays, Camille (1985), and Uncle Vanya (1997). Her numerous television credits include The Street (2009), Doctor Who (2011), and Silk (2012–14), while her film appearances include Prick Up Your Ears (1987), Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987), Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1992), and the upcoming, Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017).Barber was born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Her parents are S. W. Brookes and Gladys Simpson; Barber is the fourth of six children. She attended the Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School. Wikipedia