Many happy returns to Miss Barbara Bain, stalwart tight-lipped heroine of kitsch 60s series Mission Impossible and even more kitsch 70s series Space 1999 - she is 80 years old today.
Space 1999 was a cornucopia of shiny silver jumpsuits, peculiar wigs and unscary opponents - a camp treat for kids!
As well as her screen roles, Miss Bain was also a (rather uncomfortable) singing guest on the Mama Cass Show - a rare classic clip!
[2019 - GONE FROM THE WEB]
Space 1999 tribute site
Facts about Barbara Bain:
- Her real name is Millicent Fogel.
- Miss Bain was married to regular co-star Martin Landau until 1993, and has appeared on stage with their daughter Juliet Landau (who was in Buffy and Angel).
- She was the first actress in the history of television to be awarded three consecutive Emmy Awards (1967, 1968, 1969).
Barbara Bain on IMDB