Famous for her iconic role as the titular character in the 1980s crime drama Dempsey & Makepeace, South African actress Glynis Barber has captivated British audiences with a diverse range of performances throughout her career.

A graduate of the renowned Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Glynis made her breakthrough playing the tough and resourceful gunfighter Soolin in the BBC science fiction series Blake’s 7. This role catapulted her into the spotlight, leading to further success, including her portrayal of World War II heroine Jane in the 1980s live-action comedy series Jane. However, it was her career-defining role in Dempsey & Makepeace, alongside co-star and future husband Michael Brandon, that solidified her place as a household name.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Glynis continued to shine in a variety of plays, television shows, and films. She portrayed Fiona Brake in the 2001 series Night and Day and later joined the cast of ITV’s Emmerdale in 2006, playing DCI Grace Barraclough. In 2013, she took on the role of Glenda in the BBC’s long-running soap EastEnders. Glynis’s career continued to soar with her casting as the head FBI agent in the 2015 blockbuster Point Break, a remake of the 1991 hit film.

In addition to her acting career, Glynis Barber showcased her dance skills on ITV’s Stepping Out, where she competed alongside her husband Michael Brandon. She is also an active supporter of Cancer Research UK, having launched a fundraising drive for their Get in the Pink campaign.

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