Broadway and 'Company' Star Barbara Barrie Dies at 95
With a career in theater, film and TV, Barbara Barrie surpassed generations.
Oscar-nominated actress Barbara Barrie has passed away at the age of 95. Most known for her role in Barney Miller, Barrie was living with a diagnosis for a terminal colorectal cancer and died peacefully in her Manhattan home last Wednesday (28), her family reported.
The actress made it to the Oscars with her Breaking Away performance. She was also a Tony nominee for her role as Sarah in Stephen Sondheim's iconic musical Company after having built her career throughout all medias: film, TV and theater.
Her credits also include The Twilight Zone; One Potato, Two Potato; Pushing Daisies; Family Ties; Suddenly Susan; and many more.
In her personal life, she was married to artistic director Jay Harnick until his death, in 2007. Barrie leaves daughter Jane Harnick, son Aaron Harnick and three granddaughters.
