Barbara Angell

Barbara Angell
Born (1935-03-06) 6 March 1935 (age 89)
Toorak, Victoria, Australia
Other namesBarbara Angela Barr, Barb Angell, Angela Barr
EducationPresbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne., Melba Opera Trust
Occupations
  • Actress
  • playwright/dramatist
  • scriptwriter
  • composer
  • director
  • producer
  • singer
  • dancer
  • choreographer
  • comic
[1]
Years active1955-present
Known for

Barbara Angell (born 6 March 1935), also known as a performer as Barb Angell, Barbara Angela Angell, Barbara Angel and as a screenwriter Angela Barr,[1] was Australia's first female television comedy writer-entertainer. She has also worked internationally in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States.

Angell has worked in all facets of the industry including cabaret, revue, musical comedy, vaudeville and radio and television, she starred in and wrote for the satirical TV series The Mavis Bramston Show, as well as writing for Neighbours and New Zealand series Shortland Street. [2]

  1. ^ a b ""AusStage – Barbara Angell"".
  2. ^ ""Melbourne Arts Centre – Barbara Angell - A Treasure chest of memories"". Melbourne Arts Centre.