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

Maurice
Frenzy
Battle of Britain
The Wild Geese
Inspector Clouseau
Robbery
Dunkirk
The Battle of the River Plate
Sea of Sand
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst

Top Movie Credits

Maurice Dean Cornwallis
Frenzy Robert "Bob" Rusk
Battle of Britain Sqd. Leader Edwards
The Wild Geese Thomas Balfour
Inspector Clouseau Addison Steele
Robbery Frank
Dunkirk Don R
The Battle of the River Plate Bill Roper - Capt. Bell's Messenger, HMS Exeter
Sea of Sand Cpl. Matheson