Emily Barclay

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Actor (1984)
Thu May 18 2023
By   Binish

Emily Barclay has been active in the entertainment industry since 1998. She is an English-born Australian actress. 

She is widely known for her outstanding performance in movies and TV series such as In My Father's Den, Suburban Mayhem, Glitch, Please Like Me, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, and many more, 

Emily Barclay's Love Life

Emily Barclay is in a romantic relationship with Tom Ward. Yes, the reel-life couple of Australian TV Comedy-drama series Please Like Me are a real-life couple. 

Emily Barclay, Tom Ward, and their son Teddy Ward Barclay
Emily Barclay, Tom Ward, and their son Teddy Ward Barclay

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It is not known if the couple is married or not. Emily and Tom are blessed with a son Teddy Ward Barclay born on 9 May 2018. 

Career Highlights

As mentioned above, Emily Barclay has been active in the film industry since 1998. But, she has been in this field since 1992. 

Firstly, she appeared on-screen in 1992 in the TV series Shortland. Eventually, she landed a major role in the 2001 movie No One Can Hear You. 

Emily Barclay and Tom Ward in Australian TV Comedy-drama series Please Like Me
Emily Barclay and Tom Ward in Australian TV Comedy-drama series Please Like Me

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Barclay has around 31 acting credits, including her role as Sarah Hayes in Glitch, Ella in Please Like Me, and Katrina Skinner in Suburban Mayhem

Besides her appearances in movies and TV series, the Glitch actress starred in the music video of Angus & Julia Stone, Big Jet Plane. 

Awards And Accolades 

Altogether, Emily Barclay has won five awards, including the 2006 AFI Award, the 2005 British Independent Film Award, the 2006 IF Awards, and few others. 

Similarly, she has over 5 nominations for her performances in The Silence, Lou, Glitch, and Suburban Mayhem. 

What Is The Net Worth Of Emily Barclay?

Emily Barclay is estimated to have a net worth of $500 thousand equal to Jen Schefft. Other sources reported her fortune to be $800 thousand and slightly higher. 

Barclay makes her fortune from her professional acting career. 

Emily Barclay Is An Animal Rights Activist

36 years old Emily Barclay has worked with charitable foundations and organizations like Save Animals From Exploitation, Voiceless, and so on. 

Animal Rights Activist Emily Barclay

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Barclay actively stands for animals' rights and even became an Ambassador for independent non-profit animal protection charity Voiceless. 

Not to mention, Emily Barclay is a vegan. 

Short Bio

Emily Barclay was born on 24 October 1984 in Plymouth, England, the United Kingdom. 

England born actress holds dual nationality, English and New Zealand. She belongs to a White ethnic background. 

She stands tall at 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) and weighs around 62 kg (137 pounds). 

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