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Barbara Hershey

Bio: Barbara Hershey (born Barbara Lynn Herzstein; February 5, 1948) is an American actress. In a career spanning more than 50 years, she has played a variety of roles on television and in cinema in several genres, including westerns and comedies
Born: Thu, Feb 05 1948
Birthplace: Hollywood, California, USA
Barbara Hershey is 76 years old
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Poster of Strange Darling
Strange Darling
Barbara Hershey was 76 in Strange Darling as 'Genevieve'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 2024
Poster of 9 Bullets
9 Bullets
Barbara Hershey was 74 in 9 Bullets as 'Lacey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 2022
Poster of The Manor
The Manor
Barbara Hershey was 73 in The Manor as 'Judith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2021
Poster of The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
Barbara Hershey was 72 in The Happy Days of Garry Marshall as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 12 2020
Poster of Insidious: The Last Key
Insidious: The Last Key
Barbara Hershey was 69 in Insidious: The Last Key as 'Lorraine Lambert'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 2018
Poster of The 9th Life of Louis Drax
The 9th Life of Louis Drax
Barbara Hershey was 68 in The 9th Life of Louis Drax as 'Violet Drax'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2016
Poster of Childless
Childless
Barbara Hershey was 67 in Childless as 'Natalie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 2015
Poster of Sister
Sister
Barbara Hershey was 66 in Sister as 'Connie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 2014
Poster of Insidious: Chapter 2
Insidious: Chapter 2
Barbara Hershey was 65 in Insidious: Chapter 2 as 'Lorraine Lambert'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2013
Poster of Left to Die
Left to Die
Barbara Hershey was 64 in Left to Die as 'Sandra Chase'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 2012
Poster of Answers to Nothing
Answers to Nothing
Barbara Hershey was 63 in Answers to Nothing as 'Marilyn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Insidious
Insidious
Barbara Hershey was 63 in Insidious as 'Lorraine Lambert'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 2011
Poster of Black Swan
Black Swan
Barbara Hershey was 62 in Black Swan as 'Erica Sayers / The Queen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 2010
Poster of Albert Schweitzer - Anatomie eines Heiligen
Albert Schweitzer - Anatomie eines Heiligen
Barbara Hershey was 62 in Albert Schweitzer - Anatomie eines Heiligen as 'Helene Schweitzer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 2010
Poster of Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Barbara Hershey was 61 in Albert Schweitzer as 'Helene Schweitzer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 2009
Poster of Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning
Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning
Barbara Hershey was 60 in Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning as 'Older Anne Shirley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 2008
Poster of The Bird Can't Fly
The Bird Can't Fly
Barbara Hershey was 59 in The Bird Can't Fly as 'Melody'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 2008
Poster of Uncross the Stars
Uncross the Stars
Barbara Hershey was 59 in Uncross the Stars as 'Hilda'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Love Comes Lately
Love Comes Lately
Barbara Hershey was 59 in Love Comes Lately as 'Rosalie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 2007
Poster of The Entity Files
The Entity Files
Barbara Hershey was 57 in The Entity Files as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 03 2005
Poster of Riding the Bullet
Riding the Bullet
Barbara Hershey was 56 in Riding the Bullet as 'Jean Parker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2004
Poster of Paradise
Paradise
Barbara Hershey was 55 in Paradise as 'Elizabeth Paradise'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of 11:14
11:14
Barbara Hershey was 55 in 11:14 as 'Norma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 2003
Poster of Ann Rule Presents: The Stranger Beside Me
Ann Rule Presents: The Stranger Beside Me
Barbara Hershey was 55 in Ann Rule Presents: The Stranger Beside Me as 'Ann Rule'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 2003
Poster of Hunger Point
Hunger Point
Barbara Hershey was 54 in Hunger Point as 'Marsha Hunter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 13 2003
Poster of The Nature of Lantana
The Nature of Lantana
Barbara Hershey was 54 in The Nature of Lantana as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 13 2002
Poster of Lantana
Lantana
Barbara Hershey was 53 in Lantana as 'Valerie Somers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 2001
Poster of The Sinister Saga of Making The Stunt Man
The Sinister Saga of Making The Stunt Man
Barbara Hershey was 52 in The Sinister Saga of Making The Stunt Man
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 2000
Poster of Drowning on Dry Land
Drowning on Dry Land
Barbara Hershey was 51 in Drowning on Dry Land as 'Kate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of Passion
Passion
Barbara Hershey was 51 in Passion as 'Rose Grainger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1999
Poster of Breakfast of Champions
Breakfast of Champions
Barbara Hershey was 51 in Breakfast of Champions as 'Celia Hoover'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 1999
Poster of Outer Space
Outer Space
Barbara Hershey was 50 in Outer Space as '(archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries
Barbara Hershey was 50 in A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries as 'Marcella Willis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of Frogs for Snakes
Frogs for Snakes
Barbara Hershey was 50 in Frogs for Snakes as 'Eva Santana'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1998
Poster of The Staircase
The Staircase
Barbara Hershey was 50 in The Staircase as 'Mother Madalyn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1998
Poster of Portrait: Jane Campion and The Portrait of a Lady
Portrait: Jane Campion and The Portrait of a Lady
Barbara Hershey was 48 in Portrait: Jane Campion and The Portrait of a Lady as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Portrait of a Lady
The Portrait of a Lady
Barbara Hershey was 48 in The Portrait of a Lady as 'Madame Serena Merle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1996
Poster of The Pallbearer
The Pallbearer
Barbara Hershey was 48 in The Pallbearer as 'Ruth Abernathy'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1996
Poster of Last of the Dogmen
Last of the Dogmen
Barbara Hershey was 47 in Last of the Dogmen as 'Prof. Lillian Diane Sloan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1995
Poster of Abraham
Abraham
Barbara Hershey was 45 in Abraham as 'Sara'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1993
Poster of A Dangerous Woman
A Dangerous Woman
Barbara Hershey was 45 in A Dangerous Woman as 'Frances'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs
Barbara Hershey was 45 in Splitting Heirs as 'Duchess Lucinda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of Swing Kids
Swing Kids
Barbara Hershey was 45 in Swing Kids as 'Frau Müller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1993
Poster of Falling Down
Falling Down
Barbara Hershey was 45 in Falling Down as 'Beth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1993
Poster of The Public Eye
The Public Eye
Barbara Hershey was 44 in The Public Eye as 'Kay Levitz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1992
Poster of Stay the Night
Stay the Night
Barbara Hershey was 44 in Stay the Night as 'Jimmie Sue Finger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 1992
Poster of Defenseless
Defenseless
Barbara Hershey was 43 in Defenseless as 'Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1991
Poster of Paris Trout
Paris Trout
Barbara Hershey was 43 in Paris Trout as 'Hanna Trout'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 21 1991
Poster of Tune in Tomorrow...
Tune in Tomorrow...
Barbara Hershey was 42 in Tune in Tomorrow... as 'Aunt Julia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1990
Poster of Martin Scorsese Directs
Martin Scorsese Directs
Barbara Hershey was 42 in Martin Scorsese Directs as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 16 1990
Poster of A Killing in a Small Town
A Killing in a Small Town
Barbara Hershey was 42 in A Killing in a Small Town as 'Candy Morrison'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 22 1990
Poster of Beaches
Beaches
Barbara Hershey was 40 in Beaches as 'Hillary Whitney Essex'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Barbara Hershey was 40 in Mickey's 60th Birthday as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of A World Apart
A World Apart
Barbara Hershey was 40 in A World Apart as 'Diana Roth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of The Last Temptation of Christ
The Last Temptation of Christ
Barbara Hershey was 40 in The Last Temptation of Christ as 'Mary Magdalene'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1988
Poster of Shy People
Shy People
Barbara Hershey was 39 in Shy People as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 14 1987
Poster of Tin Men
Tin Men
Barbara Hershey was 39 in Tin Men as 'Nora Tilley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1987
Poster of Passion Flower
Passion Flower
Barbara Hershey was 39 in Passion Flower as 'Julia Gaitland'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1987
Poster of Hoosiers
Hoosiers
Barbara Hershey was 38 in Hoosiers as 'Myra Fleener'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1986
Poster of Hannah and Her Sisters
Hannah and Her Sisters
Barbara Hershey was 38 in Hannah and Her Sisters as 'Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1986
Poster of My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn
My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn
Barbara Hershey was 36 in My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn as 'Lili Damita'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1985
Poster of The Natural
The Natural
Barbara Hershey was 36 in The Natural as 'Harriet Bird'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1984
Poster of The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff
Barbara Hershey was 35 in The Right Stuff as 'Glennis Yeager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1983
Poster of The Nightingale
The Nightingale
Barbara Hershey was 35 in The Nightingale as 'The Maid'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1983
Poster of The Entity
The Entity
Barbara Hershey was 34 in The Entity as 'Carla Moran'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Working
Working
Barbara Hershey was 34 in Working as 'Call Girl'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 13 1982
Poster of Americana
Americana
Barbara Hershey was 33 in Americana as 'Jess's Daughter'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1981
Poster of Take This Job and Shove It
Take This Job and Shove It
Barbara Hershey was 33 in Take This Job and Shove It as 'Jane Margaret ("J.M.") Halstead'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1981
Poster of The Stunt Man
The Stunt Man
Barbara Hershey was 32 in The Stunt Man as 'Nina Franklin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1980
Poster of Angel on My Shoulder
Angel on My Shoulder
Barbara Hershey was 32 in Angel on My Shoulder as 'Julie'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1980
Poster of A Man Called Intrepid
A Man Called Intrepid
Barbara Hershey was 31 in A Man Called Intrepid as 'Madelaine'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 07 1979
Poster of Sunshine Christmas
Sunshine Christmas
Barbara Hershey was 29 in Sunshine Christmas as 'Cody Blanks'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1977
Poster of Just a Little Inconvenience
Just a Little Inconvenience
Barbara Hershey was 29 in Just a Little Inconvenience as 'Nikki Klausing'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1977
Poster of Flood!
Flood!
Barbara Hershey was 29 in Flood! as 'Mary Cutler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1977
Poster of In the Glitter Palace
In the Glitter Palace
Barbara Hershey was 29 in In the Glitter Palace as 'Ellen Lange'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1977
Poster of The Last Hard Men
The Last Hard Men
Barbara Hershey was 28 in The Last Hard Men as 'Susan Burgade'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1976
Poster of Trial by Combat
Trial by Combat
Barbara Hershey was 28 in Trial by Combat as 'Marion Evans'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Diamonds
Diamonds
Barbara Hershey was 27 in Diamonds as 'Sally'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1975
Poster of You and Me
You and Me
Barbara Hershey was 27 in You and Me as 'Waitress'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1975
Poster of The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder
The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder
Barbara Hershey was 26 in The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder as 'Zanni (as Barbara Seagull)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1974
Poster of Love Comes Quietly
Love Comes Quietly
Barbara Hershey was 25 in Love Comes Quietly as 'Angela'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1973
Poster of Boxcar Bertha
Boxcar Bertha
Barbara Hershey was 24 in Boxcar Bertha as 'Boxcar Bertha'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1972
Poster of Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues
Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues
Barbara Hershey was 24 in Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues as 'Susan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1972
Poster of The Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness
Barbara Hershey was 23 in The Pursuit of Happiness as 'Jane Kauffman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1971
Poster of The Baby Maker
The Baby Maker
Barbara Hershey was 22 in The Baby Maker as 'Tish Gray'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1970
Poster of The Liberation of L.B. Jones
The Liberation of L.B. Jones
Barbara Hershey was 22 in The Liberation of L.B. Jones as 'Nella Mundine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1970
Poster of Last Summer
Last Summer
Barbara Hershey was 21 in Last Summer as 'Sandy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1969
Poster of Heaven with a Gun
Heaven with a Gun
Barbara Hershey was 21 in Heaven with a Gun as 'Leloopa'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1969
Poster of With Six You Get Eggroll
With Six You Get Eggroll
Barbara Hershey was 20 in With Six You Get Eggroll as 'Stacy Iverson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Beacon 23
Beacon 23
Barbara Hershey was 75+ in Beacon 23 as 'Sophie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 2023
Poster of Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost
Barbara Hershey was 72+ in Paradise Lost as 'Byrd Forsythe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 13 2020
Poster of Damien
Damien
Barbara Hershey was 68+ in Damien as 'Ann Rutledge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 07 2016
Poster of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland
Once Upon a Time in Wonderland
Barbara Hershey was 65+ in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland as 'Cora Mills'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 2013
Poster of Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
Barbara Hershey was 63+ in Once Upon a Time as 'Cora / Queen of Hearts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 23 2011
Poster of The Mountain
The Mountain
Barbara Hershey was 56+ in The Mountain as 'Gennie Carver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Daniel Deronda
Daniel Deronda
Barbara Hershey was 54+ in Daniel Deronda
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 2002
Poster of V Graham Norton
V Graham Norton
Barbara Hershey was 54+ in V Graham Norton as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 06 2002
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Barbara Hershey was 46+ in Chicago Hope as 'Francesca Alberghetti'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Abraham
Abraham
Barbara Hershey was 46+ in Abraham as 'Sarah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 1994
Poster of Return to Lonesome Dove
Return to Lonesome Dove
Barbara Hershey was 45+ in Return to Lonesome Dove as 'Clara Allen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Barbara Hershey was 45+ in The X-Files as 'Erika Price'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Barbara Hershey was 40+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Caroline Hubbard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Barbara Hershey was 37+ in Anne of Green Gables as 'Older Anne Shirley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 01 1985
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Barbara Hershey was 37+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Jessie Dean'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Barbara Hershey was 34+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'The Maid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
Barbara Hershey was 32+ in From Here to Eternity as 'Karen Holmes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1980
Poster of A Man Called Intrepid
A Man Called Intrepid
Barbara Hershey was 31+ in A Man Called Intrepid as 'Madelaine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 07 1979
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
Barbara Hershey was 24+ in Kung Fu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Barbara Hershey was 20+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The High Chaparral
The High Chaparral
Barbara Hershey was 19+ in The High Chaparral as 'Moonfire'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Barbara Hershey was 18+ in The Invaders as 'Beth Ferguson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of The Monroes
The Monroes
Barbara Hershey was 18+ in The Monroes as 'Kathy Monroe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1966
Poster of Gidget
Gidget
Barbara Hershey was 17+ in Gidget
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
Barbara Hershey was 17+ in Run for Your Life as 'Saro-Jane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Barbara Hershey was 16+ in Daniel Boone as 'Dinah Hubbard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Barbara Hershey was 15+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Barbara Hershey was 14+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Barbara Hershey was 5+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953