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Barbara Meek(1934-2015)

  • Actress
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Barbara Meek was born in Detroit, the daughter of Juanita, a pianist-turned-hairstylist and Harold, a bus driver. She attended Wayne State University's prestigious graduate school of theatre, and left in 1968 to join the Trinity Square Repertory Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island, of which she is still an active member, having appeared in more than 100 plays.
BornFebruary 26, 1934
DiedOctober 3, 2015(81)
BornFebruary 26, 1934
DiedOctober 3, 2015(81)
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Known for

Carroll O'Connor in Archie Bunker's Place (1979)
Archie Bunker's Place
6.4
TV Series
  • Ellen Canby
Bronson Pinchot and John Larroquette in Second Sight (1989)
Second Sight
4.4
  • Eileen
  • 1989
Geraldine Chaplin and William Atherton in The House of Mirth (1981)
The House of Mirth
7.3
TV Movie
  • Mrs. Haffen
  • 1981
Great Performances (1971)
Great Performances
7.9
TV Series
  • Aunt Cat

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Actress



  • Big Brother Jake (1990)
    Big Brother Jake
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Connie 'Ma' Duncan
    • 1990–1994
  • CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)
    CBS Schoolbreak Special
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Peggy Michaels
    • 1991
  • Bronson Pinchot and John Larroquette in Second Sight (1989)
    Second Sight
    4.4
    • Eileen
    • 1989
  • Gracie Harrison, Barbara Meek, Melba Moore, and Jamilla Perry in Melba (1986)
    Melba
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Rose
    • 1986
  • Carroll O'Connor in Archie Bunker's Place (1979)
    Archie Bunker's Place
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Ellen Canby
    • 1980–1982
  • Lori Cardille, James Naughton, and Mark Soper in Parole (1982)
    Parole
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • Mrs. Sawyer
    • 1982
  • Geraldine Chaplin and William Atherton in The House of Mirth (1981)
    The House of Mirth
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • Mrs. Haffen
    • 1981
  • Susan Clark, Alex Karras, and Curtis Yates in Jimmy B. & André (1980)
    Jimmy B. & André
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • Roxanne
    • 1980
  • See How She Runs (1978)
    See How She Runs
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Evelyn Parnell
    • 1978
  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Aunt Cat
    • 1974

Personal details

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  • Born
    • February 26, 1934
    • Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Died
    • October 3, 2015
    • Providence, Rhode Island, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Martin MolsonFebruary 1968 - May 28, 1980 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Leslie Matuko Molson
  • Relatives
    • Harold Meek(Sibling)
  • Other works
    (1968 to 1986) She was an actress for the Trinity Repertory Company Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island.

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    Playing Lena Younger in "Raisin in the Sun" to be followed by "The Importance of Being Earnest" at Trinity Rep.

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