Barbara Shelley (born Barbara Teresa Kowin; 13 February 1932 – 3 January 2021) was an English film and television actress. She appeared in more than a hundred films and television series. She was particularly known for her work in horror films, notably Village of the Damned; Dracula, Prince of Darkness; Rasputin, the Mad Monk and Quatermass and the Pit. More about Barbara Shelley
Affiliate disclosure: When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.These are the most current items with a signature of Barbara Shelley that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
Shelley was born in London, England, on 13 February 1932. Her parents were May (née Hayes) and Robert Kowin. She had an older sister, Jo, who emigrated to Canada to become a writer and producer for CBC Television. Shelley attended a convent school in Harlesden, north London, where she performed in Gilbert and Sullivan productions and school plays, as well as participating in local Catholic youth drama festivals. Initially shy on stage, her acting teacher suggested that she take up modelling to gain self-confidence. Shelley followed the advice and started modelling in 1951, which led to an offer of a minor role as a fashion show commentator in the 1953 Hammer Film Productions film Mantrap. She was credited for this film under her birth name, Barbara Kowin. The same year, she went to Rome on holiday and met Italian comic actor Walter Chiari, who recognised her talent and suggested she change her name to that of his favourite poet, Shelley. Although she had planned a month's holiday, Shelley lived in Rome for four years and appeared in nine Italian films, speaking Italian.In total, we tracked 91 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Barbara Shelley (AVENGERS COMPLETE COLLECTION SERIES 3: AUTOGRAPH CARD: BARBARA SHELLEY AVBS2) was sold in March 2023 for $248.71 while the cheapest item (DRACULA PRINCE OF DARKNESS SIGNED POSTER BARBARA SHELLEY FRANCIS MATTHEWS) found a new owner for $1.00 in November 2011. The month with the most items sold (14) was August 2020 with an average selling price of $13.86 for an autographed item of Barbara Shelley. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in May 2021 with $129.40 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $2.95 was March 2020. In average, an autographed item from Barbara Shelley is worth $21.03.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Barbara Shelley were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
Item Title | Price | Store | |
---|---|---|---|
Autograph Card And Costume Card Barbara Shelley Hammer Horror Strictly Ink | $44.97 | ||
BARBARA SHELLEY hand-signed BEAUTIFUL YOUNG 8x10 PORTRAIT POSE authentic w/ COA | $33.79 | ||
BARBARA SHELLEY signed BAREFOOT YOUNG SEXY LEGS 8x10 w/ coa HAMMER HORROR QUEEN | $33.99 | ||
BARBARA SHELLEY signed DRACULA PRINCE OF DARKNESS 8x10 w/ coa CHRISTOPHER LEE | $34.99 | ||
BARBARA SHELLEY signed THE GORGON 8x10 w/ coa CLASSIC HAMMER HORROR MINI-POSTER | $31.85 | ||
BARBARA SHELLEY signed YOUNG SEXY LEGS color 8x10 w/ coa SLIT SKIRT ON BICYCLE | $33.85 | ||
BLAKE'S 7 - BARBARA SHELLEY - Hand-Signed Autograph Card - LIMITED EDITION | $21.03 | ||
BLAKE'S 7 - BARBARA SHELLEY - Hand-Signed Autograph Card - LIMITED EDITION | $17.60 | ||
doctor Dr who cornerstone autograph Signed Card Barbara Shelley Anthony Ainley | $24.86 | ||
THE SAINT the avenhers BARBARA SHELLEY signed AUTOGRAPH 2180 | $3.89 |
Barbara Shelley Dies, Queen of Hammer Horror & Doctor Who Star Was 88 (01/04/21): Hammer Horror scream queen and Doctor Who star Barbara Shelley has passed away at the age of 88.