Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/05/1931 |
| Age | 95 years (died on 28, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Date of Death | 28/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Barbara Barrie
28/10/2026
Barbara Barrie died at her home in Manhattan at the age of 95, according to The New York Times. Her daughter, Jane Harnick, said she had a terminal cancer diagnosis and that her death was medically assisted. Barrie was remembered for her roles in Breaking Away, Barney Miller and the original Broadway production of Company.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American actress of stage, film and television, and author. Known for Breaking Away, One Potato, Two Potato and Barney Miller. |
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| Birth Name | Barbara Ann Berman |
| Years Active | 1953–2026 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Institution | University of Texas at Austin |
Personal Life
| Residence | New York City |
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| Health | Battled rectal cancer, which inspired her memoir Second Act |
| Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis | Diagnosis publicly disclosed in 2014 |
| Final Years | Died at her Manhattan home after a terminal cancer diagnosis, with medical aid in dying |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jay Harnick |
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| Marriage Year | 1964 |
| Spouse Death Year | 2007 |
Family
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| Grandchildren | Three granddaughters |
Career
| Broadway Debut | The Wooden Dish (1955) |
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| Film Breakthrough | One Potato, Two Potato (1964) |
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| Notable Television |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raised in Corpus Christi, Texas | |
| 2. Had a small uncredited role in the film Giant (1956) | |
| 3. Played the wife of Hal Linden's character on Barney Miller | |
| 4. Reprised her Breaking Away role in the television series |
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