Barry McCarthy

Barry McCarthy

Personal Details

Biography

Noted film industry professional Barry McCarthy has made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, with a career spanning multiple decades and a plethora of memorable roles to his name. One of his most iconic and critically acclaimed performances can be seen in the 2006 psychological thriller "Notes on a Scandal", where he brought his unique brand of talent to the screen.

In addition to this standout role, McCarthy has also left his mark on the world of historical epics, with a memorable appearance in the 1977 classic "A Bridge Too Far". This film, directed by Richard Attenborough, tells the story of a pivotal moment in World War II and features an all-star cast, with McCarthy holding his own among the esteemed company.

Furthermore, McCarthy has also demonstrated his range as an actor by taking on a more comedic role in the 1989 film "Erik the Viking", a lighthearted and humorous tale of adventure and exploration. With a career spanning multiple genres and decades, Barry McCarthy has established himself as a talented and versatile performer, capable of bringing depth and nuance to a wide range of characters.

Career

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2025
Please Sir!
Please Sir! as Terry Stringer
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2022
Christmas Carole
Christmas Carole as Commercial Old Man
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2015
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2013
Topsy and Tim
Topsy and Tim as Mr. Fishwick
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2010
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2006
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2005
Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots as Bernie
{"id":156504,"title":"Food of Love","year":"1997","character":"Bank manager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/food-of-love-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156504.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156504.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Food of Love
Food of Love as Bank manager
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Peak Practice
Peak Practice as Peter Shaw
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1989
First and Last
First and Last as Father in Cottage
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{"id":9917,"title":"Bread","year":1986,"character":"RSPCA Warden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bread","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9917.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9917.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Bread
Bread as RSPCA Warden
{"id":63199,"title":"R.H.I.N.O.; Really Here in Name Only","year":"1983","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rhino-really-here-in-name-only","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63199.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63199.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
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1981
Play for Today
Play for Today as Hutchison
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1980
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1977
A Bridge Too Far
A Bridge Too Far as Pvt. Clark