Actress Barbara Barrie Dies at 95
Barrie, an Oscar nominee for Breaking Away and a Tony nominee for Company, died at her home in Manhattan, her daughter told The New York Times.
Actress Barbara Barrie, known for her Oscar-nominated role in Breaking Away and her Tony-nominated turn in the original production of Company, died on Wednesday at her home in Manhattan. She was 95.
Her daughter, Jane Harnick, told The New York Times that Barrie had terminal cancer and that her death was medically assisted. Hollywoodreporter.com reported the death.
Barrie received a supporting actress Oscar nomination in 1979 for Breaking Away, losing to Meryl Streep of Kramer vs. Kramer. In 1964, she starred in One Potato, Two Potato and was named best actress at the Cannes Film Festival for it.
She appeared in the original 1970-72 Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Company, which received 14 Tony nominations, and earned a Tony nomination for her performance. From 1975 to 1982, she played the wife of the captain on the ABC sitcom Barney Miller. From 1996 to 2000, she had a recurring role on the NBC comedy Suddenly Susan.
Born Barbara Ann Berman in Chicago on May 23, 1931, Barrie built a career across film, television and theater.
Quick answers
How old was Barbara Barrie when she died?
She was 95.
What was Barbara Barrie known for?
She received an Oscar nomination for Breaking Away, a Tony nomination for Company and played the captain's wife on Barney Miller.
Where did Barbara Barrie die?
She died at her home in Manhattan.