Barbara Barrie Biography

Fast Facts

• While attending college, she received the Donna Dellinger annual scholarship as a stand-out drama student
• Recieved third place at the National Society of Film Critics Awards in 1980 for her work on "Breaking Away․"
• Is a survivor of rectal cancer after being diagnosed with the disease in 1994
• Studied drama at the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated from in 1953 with a degree in fine arts
• Often takes on the role of characters who possess caring personalities
• Is the author of the young adult novels "Lone Star" and "Adam Zigzag․"
• Concocts her own spicy chutney called Tomato Lightning, which has sold in various gourmet food stores