Barbara Niven
Also known as Barbara Lee Buholz, Barbara Lee Niven
Biography
About Barbara Niven
Barbara Niven, born Thursday 26th of February 1953 in Portland, Oregon, United States, is an American actress with a career spanning over three decades. As a child, she was an exceptional student, excelling in academics before turning her attention to acting in her teenage years. She trained at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and made her screen debut in the 1986 TV film 'Promise.' Early in her career, she appeared in guest roles on TV series such as 'My Two Dads' and 'Equal Justice.'
Throughout the 1990s, Barbara worked across numerous films and TV series. In 1996, her supporting role in the soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful' brought her significant attention and helped pave her way to success. She subsequently appeared in another soap opera, 'Pacific Palisades,' and later played a key role in the drama series 'Pensacola: Wings of Gold.' Critics praised her performance in the 2012 independent film 'A Perfect Ending.' She is also known for starring in the TV film 'The Rat Pack.'
At 73 years old, Barbara stands 5'5". She has blonde hair, hazel eyes, and an average body type, with measurements of 34–26–38. She has enhanced breasts. She has no tattoos or piercings. On Instagram, she has gained a following of 74k.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Weight
- 134 lbs (or 61 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–26–38 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.68
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Boobs
- Fake/Enhanced
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 74k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What was Barbara Niven's first TV role?
She made her screen debut in the 1986 TV film 'Promise.'
Which soap operas has Barbara Niven appeared in?
She had a supporting role in 'The Bold and the Beautiful' in 1996, and later appeared in 'Pacific Palisades.'
What is Barbara Niven's most critically acclaimed role?
She received praise from critics for her role in the 2012 independent film 'A Perfect Ending.'
Did you know
- She was born on the same day of the week as several other famous actors: Thursday.
- Her measurements give a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.68.
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