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Barbara Barrie Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 15, 2026: By Richard Newman

Barbara Barrie is an American actor best known for playing Evelyn Stoller in the film Breaking Away.

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Best Known For:The film Breaking Away
Breakthrough:Won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for One Potato, Two Potato in 1964

10 Quick Facts About Barbara Barrie

  • Full Name: Barbara Barrie
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: the film Breaking Away
  • Age: 94 years old
  • Date of Birth: May 23, 1931
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
  • Marital Status: Widowed
  • Spouse / Partner: Jay Harnick
  • Specialization: Actor
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Barbara Barrie Age

Barbara Barrie is about 95 years old as of 2026. Barbara Barrie was born in 1931.

Barbara Barrie Height

Barbara Barrie stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 160 cm.

Education

She attended University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama.

  • University of Texas at Austin
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Fine Arts
    • Field of Study: Drama
    • Period: 1953

Rise to Fame

Barbara Barrie rose to prominence for her role in the film Breaking Away.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Breaking Away, Barney Miller, and Suddenly Susan.

Film

  • Film: Breaking Away (Evelyn Stoller, 1979) — Academy Award nomination

Other

  • Work: Barney Miller (Elizabeth Miller, 1975-1976)
  • Work: Suddenly Susan (Helen 'Nana' Keane, 1996-2000)

Barbara Barrie Family & Relationships

Barbara Barrie is widowed. She has 2 children, including Jane Caroline Harnick and Aaron Harnick.

  • Children:
    • Jane Caroline Harnick
    • Aaron Harnick

Lesser Known Facts

  • She is an author who has written books about her experience with colorectal cancer and a colostomy.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Barbara Barrie
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: May 23, 1931
  • Age: 94
  • Birthday: May 23
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 3 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Widowed
  • Spouse / Partner: Jay Harnick

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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  • Jay Harnick (Spouse • Late husband)

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