Paul Barber - Actor Profile

Paul Barber

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
36Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 18, 1951
Birth Place: Liverpool, United Kingdom

About Paul Barber

Paul Barber is an actor, known for The Full Monty (1997), Formula 51 (2001) and The Long Good Friday (1980).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Paul Barber Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paul Barber reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Paul Barber'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 Needle, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Paul Barber Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Barber's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Needle (1990) movie poster
★10.0

Needle: Needle paints a harrowing picture of a Liverpool overrun by drugs, charting a young man's nightmarish descent into intra

Needle

1990•Drama
★10.0
Riot (1999) movie poster
★10.0

Riot: John Akomfrah’s seminal Riot traces the riots in Liverpool during July 1981 in a climate of economic recession under Tha

Riot

1999•Documentary
★9.0
Gangsters (1975) movie poster
★9.0

Gangsters: Birmingham is a melting pot of races and every community has a stake in the city's underworld. When former SAS officer J

Gangsters

1975•Crime
★8.0
Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One (1995) movie poster
★8.0

Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One: Rik Mayall plays an estate agent who takes on the identity of a dead gangster.

Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One

1995•Drama
★8.0
Alive and Kicking (1991) movie poster
★8.0

Alive and Kicking: Gritty and powerful Screen One film that takes an unflinching look at drug addiction. Lenny Henry plays a dealer convinc

Alive and Kicking

1991•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Paul Barber has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Baby in the Basket Amos Flop Similar →
2024 Gerrard: Born to Lead - Flop Similar →
2023 Elicit Adam Flop Similar →
2023 The One Note Man Florist Hit Similar →
2023 Love Without Walls Spiceman Hit Similar →
2022 Renegades Harris Flop Similar →
2020 Everything: The Real Thing Story Self Average Similar →
2019 Susan Hill's Ghost Story Thierry Flop Similar →
2019 Denmark Kirk's Dad Average Similar →
2019 A Very British Christmas Paul Average Similar →
2014 One Night in Istanbul Gerry Flop Similar →
2013 The Magnificent Eleven Trainer Flop Similar →
2013 The Pugilist's Son Jimmy Gotts Flop Similar →
2012 The Turtle & the Nightingale Liam's Dad Flop Similar →
2008 Caught in a Trap Donald Average Similar →
2007 Liverpool Nativity Landlord at Dr Duncans Flop Similar →
2006 Dead Man's Cards Paul Average Similar →
2003 The Virgin of Liverpool Winston Churchill Flop Similar →
2002 Mad Dogs Jimmy Joyce Flop Similar →
2001 The 51st State Frederick Average Similar →
2000 Wild About Harry Prof. Simmington Average Similar →
1999 Riot Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1997 The Full Monty Barrington "Horse" Mitchell Hit Similar →
1995 Priest Charlie Average Similar →
1995 Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One Security guard Super Hit Similar →
1993 U.F.O. The Movie Doctor Who (voice) Average Similar →
1991 Only Fools & Horses - Miami Twice - The Movie Denzil Flop Similar →
1991 Alive and Kicking Earl Preston Super Hit Similar →
1990 Needle Drugs Counsellor Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Terence Davies Trilogy - Average Similar →
1980 The Long Good Friday Erroll Hit Similar →
1980 Madonna and Child - Average Similar →
1979 Porridge Morgan Hit Similar →
1975 Gangsters Malleson Super Hit Similar →
1974 Lucky Sam ‘Lucky’ Ubootu Flop Similar →
N/A Dog & Bull - Flop Similar →

Paul Barber - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Barber?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Barber is "Needle" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Paul Barber acted in?

Paul Barber has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Barber?

Other notable films include "Riot", "Gangsters", and "Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One".

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