Barry Ward
ActingAbout Barry Ward
Barry Ward is an Irish actor. He began his career as a child actor in the RTÉ/BBC series Family (1994) and Plotlands (1997), and the film Sunburn (1999). His films since include Jimmy's Hall, Blood Cells (both 2014), Extra Ordinary (2019), and Dating Amber (2020), the latter of which won him an IFTA. On television, he is more recently known for his roles in the RTÉ series Rebellion (2016) and Taken Down (2018), the Sky Atlantic series Britannia (2017–2019) and Save Me (2018–2020), and the BBC series The Capture (2019).
Barry Ward Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Barry Ward reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Barry Ward's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Barry Ward'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 Lipservice, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Barry Ward Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barry Ward's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Barry Ward has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ungrateful Beings | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2026 | Everybody Digs Bill Evans | Harry Evans Junior | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Heat Haze | Russell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | On the Sea | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Salvable | Paddy | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Restless | Kevin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Housewarming | Craig | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Vibrations | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | That They May Face the Rising Sun | Joe Ruttledge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Prospect House | Lorcan / Robert Dawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Sunlight | Leon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bubbly | Ray | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Burial | Mikhail 'Tor' Oleynik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Punch-Drunk | Colin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Dating Amber | Ian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Lily Meets Charlie | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Extra Ordinary | Martin Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Time Traveller | John Paul McDonagh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Zoo | Voice of Older Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Take Me Swimming | Thady | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Maze | Gordon Close | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | L'accabadora | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Journey | Ian Paisley, Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Realive | West | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Truth Commissioner | Michael Madden | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Pursuit | Diarmuid | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Survivalist | Forager (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Insulin | The Pharmacist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Shooting for Socrates | Jimmy Quinn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Jimmy's Hall | James Gralton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Blood Cells | Adam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Songs for Amy | Rory | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Misterman | Voice | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | ShakespeaRe-Told: Macbeth | Roddy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Watchmen | Ray | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Claim | Young Dillon | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sunburn | Robert Fiske | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Lipservice | Darren O Murchu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Soft Sand, Blue Sea | Trevor | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Family | John Paul Spencer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | The Ulysses Project | Leopold bloom | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Flying Mountain | - | Flop | Similar → |
Barry Ward - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barry Ward?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry Ward is "Lipservice" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Barry Ward acted in?
Barry Ward has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barry Ward?
Other notable films include "Family", "ShakespeaRe-Told: Macbeth", and "Insulin".