Barbara Bain - Actor Profile

Barbara Bain

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
39Total Films
9.7 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 13, 1931
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Barbara Bain

Barbara Bain (born Mildred Fogel; September 13, 1931) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Cinnamon Carter on the action television series Mission: Impossible (1966–1969), which earned her three Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as a Golden Globe Award nomination. She also starred as Dr. Helena Russell on the science fiction television series Space: 1999 (1975–1977). Bain has also appeared in the films Animals with the Tollkeeper (1998), Panic (2000), Forget Me Not (2009) and On the Rocks (2020). Description above from the Wikipedia article Barbara Bain, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Barbara Bain Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Barbara Bain reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Barbara Bain's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Barbara Bain's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Barbara Bain Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Barbara Bain's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Barbara Bain has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Prisoners in Space Dr. Helena Russell Flop Similar →
2025 Space 1999 - 50 Years Out of Orbit Self Flop Similar →
2020 On the Rocks Gran Average Similar →
2018 The Matchmaker Sarah Flop Similar →
2018 Reconnected Gloria Flop Similar →
2016 Silver Skies Eve Average Similar →
2010 The Return of Victor Bergman Doctor Helena Russell (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2010 Nothing Special Catherine Flop Similar →
2009 Forget Me Not Sister Dolores Flop Similar →
2009 Political Disasters Elizabeth Flop Similar →
2008 Haunted Echoes Lenore Gitchell Flop Similar →
2006 Dangerous Isolation Elizabeth Kramer Flop Similar →
2003 Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales Judy Utermeyer Super Hit Similar →
2002 American Gun Anne Tillman Flop Similar →
2001 Smash Cuts! Super Sci-Fi Shorts Fest Officer Ginlond (segment "Airtime") Hit Similar →
2000 Panic Deidre Average Similar →
2000 Bel Air - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Gideon Sarah Average Similar →
1998 Animals with the Tollkeeper The Mother Super Hit Similar →
1990 The Spirit of '76 Hipster Flop Similar →
1989 Trust Me Mary Casal Super Hit Similar →
1989 Skinheads Martha Flop Similar →
1982 Cosmic Princess Doctor Helena Russell Flop Similar →
1982 Journey Through the Black Sun Doctor Helena Russell Hit Similar →
1981 Don't Go Near the Park Patty / Tra / Griffith's Wife / Petranella Flop Similar →
1981 The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island Dr. Olga Schmetner Flop Similar →
1980 Alien Attack Doctor Helena Russell Hit Similar →
1978 Destination Moonbase-Alpha Doctor Helena Russell Average Similar →
1975 Space: 1999 Helena Russell Hit Similar →
1973 A Summer Without Boys Ellen Hailey Hit Similar →
1973 Savage Gail Abbott Average Similar →
1972 Goodnight, My Love Susan Lakely Hit Similar →
1971 Murder Once Removed Lisa Manning Flop Similar →
N/A The Eagle Obsession Self Flop Similar →
1969 The Mama Cass Television Program Self Super Hit Similar →
1969 Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob Cinnamon Carter Super Hit Similar →
1969 Mission: Impossible - The Bunker Cinnamon Carter Flop Similar →
1967 Mission: Impossible - The Slave Cinnamon Carter Flop Similar →
1966 Mission: Impossible - Old Man Out Cinnamon Carter Flop Similar →

Barbara Bain - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barbara Bain?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barbara Bain is "Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob" with a rating of 9.7/10.

How many movies has Barbara Bain acted in?

Barbara Bain has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Barbara Bain?

Other notable films include "The Mama Cass Television Program", "Bel Air", and "Trust Me".

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