Barbara Ferris, famed for portraying Nona Willis in Coronation Street, tragically passed away at the ripe age of 85. The specific reason for her passing has not been disclosed as of yet, but it’s known that she took her final breath on May 23.
Although Ferris was only on the set of the 1961 TV show set at the Rovers pub for just ten days, she left a lasting impression. It was suggested that her struggle with the Lancastrian accent may have been a factor in this. Notably, this actress has also starred in other productions such as Children of the Damned and Catch Us if You Can.
Life and career of Barbara Ferris
Barbara Ferris hailed from London and made her debut in the acting world during her teenage years. Starting off with minor roles in advertisements and pantomimes, this late actress eventually transitioned to modeling as a career choice. She dabbled in dance for a while and even had the opportunity to dance in Bob Fosse’s production of The Pajama Game.
Instead of taking on roles in theater productions just because she liked the avant-garde scene, Ferris chose to do so out of her fondness for it. Later, she took a step further by producing and financing two shows at the King’s Theater in Islington.
In the 1965 film “Catch Us if You Can,” the late actress portrayed Dinah, the character who ran off with Dave Clark in the storyline.
After a significant part in the film, Ferris landed the main role in Edward Bond’s play “Saved.” This production garnered attention for being controversial, as it made headlines in the news.
To bypass the censor’s scrutiny, Lawrence Olivier penned a missive to the organization, arguing that “Saved” isn’t meant for kids, but rather mature audiences, and that the adults of our nation ought to muster the bravery to witness it.
Barbara Ferris is survived by her husband and three children.
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2025-06-02 21:22