Barbara Hancock Explained

Barbara Hancock (born November 21, 1949) is an American actress and dancer. While she was with the Harkness Ballet, she appeared as a dancing character in five productions in television and film.^[1] She was nominated for the 1968 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role as Susan the Silent in Finian's Rainbow.^[2]

Filmography

• Tarzan (1968) as Minette, in episode "Trina"
• Finian's Rainbow (1968) as Susan the Silent
• Cry for Poor Wally (1969) as Betsy
• The Night God Screamed (1971) as Nancy Coogan
• Fair Play (1972 television film) as Pearlie Purvis

Notes and References

1. News: Girl Dances Her Way out of Ballet, into Stardom . Donna . Flint . . 1968-05-17 . 2020-01-17.
2. Web site: Reviews: Finian's Rainbow. RogerEbert.com. Ebert. Roger.