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Barrie Ingham Biography

Birth Name:Barrie S. Ingham

Birth Place:Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won a Dramalogue Award for best performance in a Broadway musical
  • Made his debut at the Library Theatre in Manchester and went on to appear in plays like "Gypsy" and "Aspects of Love․"
  • Quote: "Happiness? Oh, so mushy․ Being with my family, which is an oasis in what could easily be a very insane world․"
  • Was a professor at the University of Texas at Austin and an artistic advisor for the Shakespeare Society of New York
  • Known to sci-fi fans for his appearances in "Doctor Who" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation․"
  • Performed in 11 leading roles at the Royal Shakespeare Company and five leading roles on Broadway
  • Best known as a leading stage actor who was also the voice of Basil of Baker Street in "The Great Mouse Detective․"