Amanda Barrie is a British actress and television personality, best known for her role as Alma Halliwell in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street. Born on September 18, 1935, in Birmingham, England, she began her career in the entertainment industry in the 1950s and has appeared in various films and television shows. In addition to her acting career, Barrie gained popularity as a contestant on the reality show Celebrity Big Brother in 2014. Throughout her life, she has been recognized for her contributions to British television and has maintained a presence in the entertainment world for several decades.