Barbara Jefford

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Characters played by Barbara Jefford

Naomi (voice) (uncredited) — The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Background vocal performer.

Baroness Kessler — The Ninth Gate (1999)

Owner of one of the three copies of The Nine Gates. Initially wary and refuses Corso, but allows him to view her book after he proposes that each copy contains three engravings signed by Lucifer. She is strangled to death and her library is set on fire while Corso studies it. Her belongings provide a clue leading Corso to the final location.

Tatiana Romanova (voice) (uncredited) — From Russia with Love (1963)

Soviet cipher clerk who assists Bond in stealing the Lektor device in From Russia with Love.

Sister Hildegarde — Philomena (2013)

Sister Hildegarde is an elderly nun who worked at the convent when Philomena's son was forcibly adopted. When Philomena and Martin return, she refuses to accept responsibility, insisting that Philomena's loss was deserved punishment for sex outside marriage. Martin condemns her conduct, but Philomena chooses to forgive her despite her lack of remorse.

Patricia Fearing (voice) (uncredited) — Thunderball (1965)

Minor character appearing in various Bond films, typically in background or uncredited roles.

Dr. Ruth Faber — The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)

A physician in Rome encountering a dying Jewish patient. She crosses paths with Pope Kiril while seeking medicine, leading to a moment of interfaith prayer and compassion from the newly elected pontiff.

Countess Herritzen — Lust for a Vampire (1971)

Mysterious noblewoman orchestrating Carmilla's resurrection and seduction plot.

Magda Goebbels — Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973)

The wife of Joseph Goebbels, who remains with him and the bunker circle during the final days. She participates in the pact to stay until the end and die by suicide if Berlin falls, representing the family's complete commitment to the collapsing Nazi leadership.

Mrs. Herriton — Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991)

Lilia's strict and controlling mother-in-law who disapproves of her daughter-in-law's unconventional choices. She orchestrates the family's interventions by first sending Philip to Italy, and later dispatching both Philip and Harriet to Monteriano to obtain custody of the infant and ensure his proper English upbringing.

Sarah - Walter's mother — Walter (1982)

Walter's mother who, alongside his father, attempts unsuccessfully to help him integrate into a conventional lifestyle during his youth. She dies before he is transferred to the psychiatric facility.

Molly Bloom — Ulysses (1967)

Molly Bloom is Leopold Bloom’s wife and the focus of his anxious thoughts during the day. In the conclusion, she lies awake and reflects freely on desire, marriage, memory, and her attraction to Leopold. Her thoughts move through doubts and sensual recollections before ending in an emphatic affirmation of life and desire.

Career Overview

Barbara Jefford has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently James Bond with 3 titles. Signature works include The Ninth Gate, Philomena, Lust for a Vampire. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
26
Birth Date
1930-07-26
Birth Place
Plymstock, Devon, England

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q529721), public domain (CC0).