Barry K. Barnes - Actor Profile

Barry K. Barnes

Acting
14Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 27, 1906
Birth Place: Chelsea, London, England, UK

About Barry K. Barnes

Barry K. Barnes (born Nelson Barry Mackintosh Barnes; 27 December 1906 – 12 January 1965) was an English film and stage actor. The son of Horatio Nelson Barnes and Anne Mackintosh Barnes, he was born and died in London. He appeared in sixteen films between 1936 and 1947. He played Sir Percy Blakeney in the 1937 film Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel. His film career was cut short in 1947 due to an undiagnosable illness contracted during the war. He was married to actress Diana Churchill, and worked with his wife on stage during the 1940s and 1950s, taking West End revivals of The Admirable Crichton and On Approval on profitable tours.

Best Barry K. Barnes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Barry K. Barnes's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5
Spies of the Air (1939) movie poster
★6.5

Spies of the Air — Set just before the outbreak of WWII, this is the story of a test pilot who works for the (unnamed) enemy. Made in 1939,

Spies of the Air

1939•Adventure
★6.4
Girl in the News (1940) movie poster
★6.4

Girl in the News — An elderly lady manages to sneak some pills away from her nurse and dies of an overdose. The nurse is tried for murder a

Girl in the News

1940•Crime
★6.4
Who Goes Next? (1938) movie poster
★6.4

Who Goes Next? — During the First World War, a number of captured British officers attempt to escape a prisoner-of-war camp.

Who Goes Next?

1938•War
★6.3
The Ware Case (1938) movie poster
★6.3

The Ware Case — An aristocrat won't economize, then his rich brother in law is found murdered in the grounds of the aristocrat's house

The Ware Case

1938•Mystery
★6.0
Prison Without Bars (1938) movie poster
★6.0

Prison Without Bars — Suzanne, Renee, Nina and Marta all hate being in prison, being slapped and treated badly, and so all the girls are tryin

Prison Without Bars

1938•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barry K. Barnes.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1948 Cup-Tie Honeymoon Grumpy Customer Flop Similar →
1947 Dancing with Crime Paul Baker Average Similar →
1946 Bedelia Ben Chaney Flop Similar →
1940 Girl in the News Stephen Farringdon Average Similar →
1940 Law and Disorder Larry Preston Average Similar →
1940 The Midas Touch Evan Jones Flop Similar →
1939 This Man in Paris Simon Drake Flop Similar →
1939 Spies of the Air Peter Thurloe Hit Similar →
1938 The Ware Case Michael Adye Average Similar →
1938 Prison Without Bars Dr. Georges Marechal Average Similar →
1938 This Man Is News Simon Drake Flop Similar →
1938 Who Goes Next? Hamilton Average Similar →
1937 Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel Sir Percy Blakeney alias The Scarlet Pimpernel Flop Similar →
1936 Dodging the Dole The Dole Dodger Flop Similar →

Barry K. Barnes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barry K. Barnes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry K. Barnes is "Spies of the Air" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Barry K. Barnes acted in?

Barry K. Barnes has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Barry K. Barnes?

Other notable films include "Girl in the News", "Who Goes Next?", and "The Ware Case".