Petronella Barker - Actor Profile

Petronella Barker

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
28Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 29, 1965
Birth Place: Colchester, Essex, England, UK

About Petronella Barker

Petronella Barker (born 29 October 1965) is a British-born Norwegian actress. She was born in Colchester, England, but grew up in Fredrikstad, Norway. While still studying at the Theatre Academy in Oslo (1985–1988), she had her debut in the Russian-Norwegian co-production Dragens fange (Trees Grow on the Stones Too, 1985). Her breakthrough as a movie actress came with the dystopic Sweetwater (1988), followed by Havet stiger (The Ocean Rises, 1990). In 1990 she made her stage debut as Perdita in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale at Centralteatret. Since then she has acted in several plays, also for Oslo Nye Teater and The National Theatre. Meanwhile she has continued doing roles both for TV and film, most prominently the movie Thranes metode (Thrane's Method, 1998), and the TV police series Fox Grønland (2001). Description above from the Wikipedia article Petronella Barker, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Petronella Barker Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Petronella Barker reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Petronella Barker's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Petronella Barker's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Thomas Hardy: A Haunted Man, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Petronella Barker Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Petronella Barker's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Petronella Barker has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Petronella Barker - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Petronella Barker?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Petronella Barker is "Thomas Hardy: A Haunted Man" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Petronella Barker acted in?

Petronella Barker has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Petronella Barker?

Other notable films include "The Bothersome Man", "Hawaii, Oslo", and "Ole Aleksander Filibom-bom-bom".

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