Tony Barry
ActingAbout Tony Barry
Tony Barry (born 28 August 1941) was an Australian tough-looking actor and activist who performed in nearly 60 feature films and over 45 television series, across a five-decade career, in both Australia and New Zealand. Barry was for a number of years afflicted by melanoma, culminating in a 2013 leg amputation. He nonetheless battled on and continued his acting career right up to his death on 21 December 2022, at the age of 81.
Tony Barry Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tony Barry reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tony Barry's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 66% of Tony Barry'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 Platypus Cove, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tony Barry Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tony Barry's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tony Barry has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mystery Road | Sarge | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | One Answer to Cancer | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Rest for the Wicked | Murray | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Australia | Sergeant Callahan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Silence | Dennis Riordan | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Solo | Louis | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lady Vengeance | Jenny's Adoptive Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Widower | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Lennie Cahill Shoots Through | Lennie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ned | Bartender | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | BlackJack | Joe Bueneroti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Paperback Hero | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Change Of Heart | Mervyn | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Doing Time for Patsy Cline | Dwayne | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Last of the Ryans | Father Brosnan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Last Tattoo | James Carroll | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Absent Without Leave | Peter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Typhon's People | The Minister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Rose Against the Odds | Jack Rennie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Old Scores | Barry Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Shadow of the Cobra | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller | Mad Mile | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Man From Snowy River II | Jacko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Shame | Tim Curtis | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Initiation | Pat | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Two Friends | Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Frog Dreaming | Gaza | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Surfer | Calhoun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Platypus Cove | Frank Nelson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | I Own the Racecourse | Bert Hammond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | BabaKiueria | Father (Mr. Smith) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Pallet on the Floor | Larkman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Keiron: The First Voyager | Moulen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Settlement | The Sergeant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Midnite Spares | Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | We of the Never Never | Mac | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dead Easy | Ozzie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Goodbye Pork Pie | John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Hard Knocks | Barry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Earthling | Red | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Beyond Reasonable Doubt | Det. John Hughes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Odd Angry Shot | Black Ronnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Puzzle | Det. Const. Langdon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Little Boy Lost | Const. O'Day | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Newsfront | Greasy | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Irishman | Rob Dalgleish | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Mango Tree | Tommy Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Picture Show Man | Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Wild Man | Dombey Morgan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Haunting of Hewie Dowker | Police Officer | Super Hit | Similar → |
Tony Barry - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tony Barry?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tony Barry is "Platypus Cove" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tony Barry acted in?
Tony Barry has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tony Barry?
Other notable films include "The Haunting of Hewie Dowker", "Keiron: The First Voyager", and "One Answer to Cancer".