Chris Barrie - Actor Profile

Chris Barrie

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
44Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 28, 1960
Birth Place: Hannover, Germany

About Chris Barrie

Christopher Jonathan Brown, known professionally as Chris Barrie (born 28 March 1960), is a British actor and impressionist. He is best known for his roles as Arnold Rimmer in the science-fiction comedy, Red Dwarf, and as Gordon Brittas in the sitcom, The Brittas Empire. He's also known for his role as Hillary in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and its sequel Lara Croft: The Cradle of Life.

Chris Barrie Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Chris Barrie reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Chris Barrie's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 39% of Chris Barrie'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 Surviving Christmas, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Chris Barrie Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chris Barrie's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Chris Barrie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Red Dwarf: The Promised Land Arnold Rimmer Hit Similar →
2017 Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII Self Flop Similar →
2016 Red Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XI Self Flop Similar →
2013 Saving Santa Blitzen (voice) Flop Similar →
2012 Red Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series X Self Flop Similar →
2010 Whatever Happened to Spitting Image? Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2009 Red Dwarf: Back to Earth Rimmer Average Similar →
2009 Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to Earth Self Flop Similar →
2007 Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II Self Hit Similar →
2007 Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I Self Average Similar →
2007 Back in Business Tom Marks Flop Similar →
2006 Best Ever Spitting Image Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2006 When Evil Calls Headmaster / Samantha’s Father Flop Similar →
2006 Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIII Himself Flop Similar →
2005 Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII Self Flop Similar →
2005 Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI Self Hit Similar →
2004 Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V Self Flop Similar →
2004 Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV Self Hit Similar →
2003 Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life Hillary Average Similar →
2003 Red Dwarf A–Z Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Launching Red Dwarf Self / Rimmer (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Hillary Average Similar →
1998 Can't Smeg Won't Smeg Rimmer Flop Similar →
1997 Treasure Island Captain Smollett Flop Similar →
1996 Surviving Christmas Mr. Gordon Brittas Super Hit Similar →
1995 Chris Barrie's Motoring Wheel Nuts Sir Marmaduke / Vic / Bertie / Roger / Spike / Bertie / more Super Hit Similar →
1995 Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs Rimmer Super Hit Similar →
1994 Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups Rimmer Super Hit Similar →
1994 White Goods Mickie Scott Hit Similar →
1994 Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom - Flop Similar →
1993 The Legends of Treasure Island Ben Gunn (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1993 The Old Man of Lochnagar - Hit Similar →
1992 Spitting Image: Election Special '92 Various Roles Flop Similar →
1991 Amnesty International's Big 30 Arnold Rimmer Flop Similar →
1991 Spitting Image: Best Of - Is Nothing Sacred? Various characters (Voice) Flop Similar →
1989 Spitting Image: The Sound Of Maggie Various Roles Flop Similar →
1988 Testimony Carnival Thin Man Average Similar →
1988 Spitting Image: Bumbledown – The Life and Times of Ronald Reagan Various Roles Super Hit Similar →
1988 Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy Show Various Roles Super Hit Similar →
1987 Spitting Image: A Non-Denominational Holiday Special Various Roles Flop Similar →
1987 Spitting Image: Election Special '87 Various Characters Flop Similar →
1986 The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live Self Super Hit Similar →
1985 Happy Families Sammy Flop Similar →

Chris Barrie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chris Barrie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chris Barrie is "Surviving Christmas" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Chris Barrie acted in?

Chris Barrie has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chris Barrie?

Other notable films include "Red Dwarf A–Z", "Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs", and "Chris Barrie's Motoring Wheel Nuts".

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