Barbara Babcock | 27/2/1937 | 84

Barbara Babcock is an actress well-known for her eccentric and unusual roles. Born in the United States, she spent a large part of her childhood in Japan, where she learned Japanese before English. Babcock subsequently studied at various universities across Europe before graduating with a degree from Wellesley College. She began her acting career in 1956, mostly taking up minor roles on TV shows. Her most notable appearances at this point were with the original Star Trek, playing various characters, in addition to uncredited voice work for many episodes.

She made her big-screen debut in 1968 in Day of the Evil Gun. Other notable films she appeared in include Heart of Dixie, Far and Away, and Space Cowboys. However, her role as Grace Gardner on Hill Street Blues and as Dorothy Jennings on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, put her on the map. Thanks to her roles, she won an Emmy, in addition to various nominations received. Today, she has retired from the industry since 2004.

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