Barry Foster (actor)
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John Barry Foster (21 August 1927[1] – 11 February 2002)[2][3] was an English actor who had an extensive career in film, radio, stage and television over almost 50 years. He was best known for portraying the title character in the British crime series Van der Valk (1972–1992) and Bob Rusk in Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy (1972).
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Barry Foster | |
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Born | John Barry Foster (1927-08-21)21 August 1927 Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England |
Died | 11 February 2002(2002-02-11) (aged 74) Guildford, Surrey, England |
Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1954–2002 |
Spouse |
Judith Shergold (m. 1955) |
Children | 3; including Joanna Foster |
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