Barbara Whinnery
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Barbara Whinnery carries the professional label of American actress, though the information on record about her career is limited. 'Crawlspace' makes a second traceable credit. Most of the work on record sits in drama. Under her name sit 16 credits. She has a role in 'St. Elsewhere', credited as Cathy Martin.
Barbara Whinnery
7 Movies
9 Series
Barbara Whinnery carries the professional label of American actress, though the information on record about her career is limited. 'Crawlspace' makes a second traceable credit. Most of the work on record sits in drama. Under her name sit 16 credits. She has a role in 'St. Elsewhere', credited as Cathy Martin.
Movies
Plays Grandma Jane
Buster Brooks
2026
Plays Mrs. Staples
The Killing of Two Lovers
2021
Plays Denise
Hot to Trot
1988
Plays Gushy Woman
Stewardess School
1986
Plays Sister Sara
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
1986
Plays Lola Morrow
Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon
1996
Plays Prostituta
Miracles
1986
TV Shows
Plays Cathy Martin
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Hairdresser
Matlock
1986
Plays Psychic Harmony Center Representative
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Child Psychologist
True Blood
2008
Plays Mrs. Anderson
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
Plays Mrs. Draper
ER
1994
Plays Gretchen Pashko
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Ella
Vanishing Son
1994
Plays Katherine
Brimstone
1998
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Buster Brooks
Full Filmography
Buster Brooks
Grandma Jane
2026
Film
The Killing of Two Lovers
Mrs. Staples
2021
Film
True Blood
Child Psychologist · 1 episode
2008–
TV
Brimstone
Katherine · 1 episode
1998–
TV
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Mrs. Anderson · 1 episode
1997–
TV
Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon
Lola Morrow
1996
Film
ER
Mrs. Draper · 1 episode
1994–
TV
Vanishing Son
Ella · 1 episode
1994–
TV
Diagnosis: Murder
Psychic Harmony Center Representative · 3 episodes
1993–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Barbara Whinnery and where are they from?
Barbara Whinnery is 73 years old, born on July 1, 1953 in Berkeley, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Barbara Whinnery?
Barbara Whinnery is best known for roles in Crawlspace, The Killing of Two Lovers, Hot to Trot.
How many movies has Barbara Whinnery been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Barbara Whinnery has appeared in 7 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Barbara Whinnery's first movie?
The career of Barbara Whinnery began with Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986).
What is Barbara Whinnery's most recent movie or series?
Barbara Whinnery's most recent release is Buster Brooks, which premiered on February 27, 2026.
What TV shows has Barbara Whinnery appeared in?
On television, Barbara Whinnery has appeared in True Blood, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ER, Murder, She Wrote.
Barbara Whinnery
1953-07-01 · Berkeley, California, USA
Barbara K. Whinnery (born July 1, 1953) is an American actress from Berkeley, California, best known for the role of Dr. Cathy Martin on the television drama St. Elsewhere. She has made guest appearances in several other television shows and has also appeared in movies and on stage.
She trained at the Actor’s Conservatory Theater in San Francisco (where her classmates included her future St. Elsewhere co-stars Denzel Washington and Cynthia Sikes ), and with Milton Katselas. She currently is a studio faculty member at The Acting Place in Los Angeles, California.Barbara Whinnery, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.