Overview

• Barrie died peacefully at home on June 30 surrounded by his wife Mary and daughter Julia, according to his agent.
• Fans and colleagues have taken to social media to honour his mentorship, warmth and dedication to theatre and television.
• He began his career as a member of Sir Laurence Olivier’s National Theatre Company at the Old Vic and earned acclaim for Shakespearean roles.
• His one-man show Macready! toured 65 countries and he directed international productions of Shylock, JM Barrie and The Life And Loves Of Edith Wharton while also writing original dramas for the BBC.
• He appeared in more than 150 screen productions, notably as Edward Bishop in EastEnders from 2010 to 2011.