Barry Foster

Born: 1927-08-21

Birthplace: Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Biography

Barry Foster was an English actor who had an extensive career in film, radio, stage and television over almost 50 years. He was best known for playing Kaiser Wilhelm II in Fall of Eagles (1974), Order Wingate (1976), the title character in the British crime series Van der Valk (1972–1992) and Bob Rusk in Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy (1972).

Known For

Battle of Britain
Maurice
Frenzy
The Wild Geese
Ryan's Daughter
Inspector Clouseau
Dunkirk
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Twisted Nerve
The Battle of the River Plate

Top Movie Credits

Battle of Britain Sqd. Leader Edwards
Maurice Dean Cornwallis
Frenzy Robert "Bob" Rusk
The Wild Geese Thomas Balfour
Ryan's Daughter Tim O'Leary
Inspector Clouseau Addison Steele
Dunkirk Don R
Twisted Nerve Gerry Henderson
The Battle of the River Plate Bill Roper - Capt. Bell's Messenger, HMS Exeter