Barry Duffield, a talented individual, was born in 1962 in Billingham, UK. His family made the decision to immigrate to Australia in 1969, and they eventually settled in the Bauxite mining town of Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory.
At a young age, Barry's fascination with film began when he "borrowed" his father's super-8mm-camera and created an impressive stop-motion show featuring Salt'N'Pepper shakers, with a special guest appearance by a partially consumed milkshake in a frosty glass, which remains uncredited to this day.
Barry's interest in film continued to grow, and he was taught to run the projection booth of the Gove cinema after being caught stealing movie posters from the foyer and given a choice between the police, his parents, or honest work. He quickly became proficient in splicing film, changing out carbon rods, and managing reel changes.
His passion for filmmaking led him to pursue a major in screenwriting and directing at the South Seas Film and Television School in Auckland, New Zealand.
Barry began his acting career in Darwin with a Kawasaki TVC, followed by work in Brisbane on Australia's Most Wanted and Escape From Absolom. He then moved to New Zealand, where he appeared on various television shows, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena, Young Hercules, Jack of all Trades, Shortland Street, Street Legal, Field Punishment #1, The Monster of Treasure Island, and Spartacus, playing the role of Lugo.
In addition to his acting career, Barry has also written two successful graphic novels, which are available on Amazon. He is now exploring the world of producing.
