Barbara Steele is a British actor best known for playing Katia Vajda / Asa Vajda in the film Black Sunday.
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Best Known For:The film Black Sunday
Breakthrough:Starred in Mario Bava's Italian Gothic horror masterpiece Black Sunday (La maschera del demonio) in 1960
10 Quick Facts About Barbara Steele
- Full Name: Barbara Steele
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Black Sunday
- Date of Birth: December 29, 1937
- Age: 88 years old
- Place of Birth: Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Jonathan Poe
- Specialization: Actor
Barbara Steele Age
Barbara Steele is about 89 years old as of 2026. Barbara Steele was born in 1937.
Barbara Steele Height
Barbara Steele stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Chelsea Art College and Sorbonne.
- Chelsea Art College
- Field of Study: Art
- Sorbonne
- Field of Study: Art
Career & Work
Barbara Steele's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Rank Organisation.
Role: Actor
Period: 1958–Present
Details: Italy / United States / United Kingdom
Organization: Rank Organisation
Role: Contract Actress
Period: 1958–1960
Details: United Kingdom · Early British film contract
Rise to Fame
Barbara Steele rose to prominence for her role in the film 8½.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Black Sunday, The Pit and the Pendulum, and Piranha.
- Film: Black Sunday (Katia Vajda / Asa Vajda, 1960) — Directed by Mario Bava; established her as a horror icon
- Film: The Pit and the Pendulum (Elizabeth Medina, 1961) — Directed by Roger Corman
- Film: Piranha (Dr. Menez, 1978) — Directed by Joe Dante
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series — Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — War and Remembrance (as producer)
Barbara Steele Family & Relationships
Barbara Steele is divorced. She has 1 child, Jonathan Poe.
- Children:
- Jonathan Poe (1971)
Lesser Known Facts
- Gained international acclaim as the Queen of Italian Gothic Horror throughout the 1960s.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Barbara Steele
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 29, 1937
- Age: 88
- Birthday: December 29
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Jonathan Poe
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- James Poe (Spouse • Former Husband (m. 1969–1978))
- Jonathan Poe (Child • Son)
