| Who is it? | Actress, Producer |
| Birth Day | December 29, 1937 |
| Birth Place | Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Age | 86 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Occupation | Actress producer |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Spouse(s) | James Poe (m. 1969; div. 1978) |
| Children | 1 |
Barbara Steele, a renowned Actress and Producer from the United Kingdom, is reported to have an estimated net worth of $100,000 in 2024. With a successful career spanning several decades, Steele has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. Known for her captivating performances, she has garnered both critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. As an actress, Steele has showcased her versatility through various roles, while also delving into the behind-the-scenes realm as a producer. Her dedication to her craft and undeniable talent have undoubtedly played a key role in her professional success and financial accomplishments.
Steele starred in a string of horror films, including Black Sunday (1960), The Horrible Dr. Hichcock (1962), The Ghost (1963) directed by Riccardo Freda, The Long Hair of Death (1964) and Roger Corman's 1961 adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's short story The Pit and the Pendulum, among others. She also starred in Castle of Blood (1964), Terror-Creatures from the Grave and Nightmare Castle (both 1965), and Curse of the Crimson Altar (1968).
Additionally, Steele had supporting parts in Federico Fellini's 8½ (1963), and appeared on television in the 1991 miniseries Dark Shadows. Steele has appeared in several films in the 2010s, including Ryan Gosling's Lost River (2014).
Steele married American Screenwriter James Poe in 1969; the couple were divorced in 1978.
Steele returned to the horror genre in the later 1970s, appearing in three horror films, Silent Scream, Piranha, and David Cronenberg's Shivers.
Steele served as associate Producer of the 1983 TV mini-series, The Winds of War, and was a Producer for its 1988 sequel, War and Remembrance, for which she shared the 1989 Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special with executive Producer Dan Curtis.
Steele was cast as Julia Hoffman in the 1991 remake of the 1960s ABC television series Dark Shadows. In 2010, she was a guest star in the Dark Shadows audio drama, The Night Whispers.
In 2010, actor-writer Mark Gatiss interviewed Steele about her role in Black Sunday for his BBC documentary series A History of Horror. In 2012, Gatiss again interviewed Steele about her role in David Cronenberg's Shivers (1975) for his follow-up documentary, Horror Europa. In 2014, she appeared in Ryan Gosling's directorial debut, the drama-fantasy thriller film Lost River, in which she portrayed the character Belladonna in a supporting role.
