Portrait of John Barrett

John Barrett

Bio: Rochdale born John Barrett was a veteran of over 100 films and various TV programmes in a career that stretched twenty five years from 1958 to his death in 1983.
Born: Fri, Feb 18 1910
Birthplace: Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK

Death: Sun, May 22 1983
John Barrett is 73 years old
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Poster of Double Blast
Double Blast
John Barrett would have been no older than 73 in Double Blast as 'Trainer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of Rolling Home
Rolling Home
John Barrett was 72 in Rolling Home as 'Mr. Wyman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1982
Poster of The Missionary
The Missionary
John Barrett was 72 in The Missionary as 'Old Man Outside Hotel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Remembrance
Remembrance
John Barrett was 72 in Remembrance as 'Jimmy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of The French Lieutenant's Woman
The French Lieutenant's Woman
John Barrett was 71 in The French Lieutenant's Woman as 'Dairyman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of Murder Rap
Murder Rap
John Barrett was 69 in Murder Rap as 'Tiger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1980
Poster of Pews
Pews
John Barrett was 69 in Pews as 'George'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 1980
Poster of Comedians
Comedians
John Barrett was 69 in Comedians as 'Caretaker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1979
Poster of Tess
Tess
John Barrett was 69 in Tess as 'Old Dairy Hand'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1979
Poster of Porridge
Porridge
John Barrett was 69 in Porridge as 'Hedley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 12 1979
Poster of Last Wishes
Last Wishes
John Barrett was 67 in Last Wishes as 'Mr. Apse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1978
Poster of The Testing of Eric Olthwaite
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite
John Barrett was 67 in The Testing of Eric Olthwaite as 'Mr. Olthwaite'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1977
Poster of Twelve Off the Belt
Twelve Off the Belt
John Barrett was 67 in Twelve Off the Belt as 'Eggy Greenall'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 03 1977
Poster of The Eagle Has Landed
The Eagle Has Landed
John Barrett was 66 in The Eagle Has Landed as 'Laker Armsby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1976
Poster of It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
John Barrett was 66 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet as 'Crump'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1976
Poster of Robin and Marian
Robin and Marian
John Barrett was 66 in Robin and Marian as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1976
Poster of Packman's Barn
Packman's Barn
John Barrett was 65 in Packman's Barn as 'Ben Packman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 1976
Poster of Lloyd George Knew My Father
Lloyd George Knew My Father
John Barrett was 65 in Lloyd George Knew My Father as 'Robertson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 1975
Poster of South Riding
South Riding
John Barrett was 64 in South Riding
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 16 1974
Poster of Our Cissy
Our Cissy
John Barrett was 63 in Our Cissy as 'Stan Butler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Smokey Joe's Revenge
Smokey Joe's Revenge
John Barrett was 63 in Smokey Joe's Revenge as 'Bill Bassett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Malachi's Cove
Malachi's Cove
John Barrett was 63 in Malachi's Cove as 'Polwarth'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1973
Poster of The Death of Glory
The Death of Glory
John Barrett was 63 in The Death of Glory as 'Charles'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 1973
Poster of O Lucky Man!
O Lucky Man!
John Barrett was 63 in O Lucky Man! as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1973
Poster of Up the Chastity Belt
Up the Chastity Belt
John Barrett was 61 in Up the Chastity Belt as '1st Peasant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Nearest and Dearest
Nearest and Dearest
John Barrett was 61 in Nearest and Dearest as 'Joshua Pledge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Billy's Last Stand
Billy's Last Stand
John Barrett was 60 in Billy's Last Stand as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1971
Poster of The Long Distance Piano Player
The Long Distance Piano Player
John Barrett was 60 in The Long Distance Piano Player as 'Old Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Rest in Peace, Uncle Fred
Rest in Peace, Uncle Fred
John Barrett was 59 in Rest in Peace, Uncle Fred as 'Mr. Thomas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1970
Poster of The Hunting of Lionel Crane
The Hunting of Lionel Crane
John Barrett was 59 in The Hunting of Lionel Crane as 'Christmas Potter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 1970
Poster of There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah
There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah
John Barrett was 58 in There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah as 'Smellie Ibbotson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1968
Poster of Star!
Star!
John Barrett was 58 in Star! as 'Speaker at Hyde Park (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 1968
Poster of Far from the Madding Crowd
Far from the Madding Crowd
John Barrett was 57 in Far from the Madding Crowd as 'Joseph Poorgrass'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 18 1967
Poster of The Trygon Factor
The Trygon Factor
John Barrett was 56 in The Trygon Factor as 'Guide'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1966
Poster of The Witches
The Witches
John Barrett was 56 in The Witches as 'Mr. Glass'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1966
Poster of The World of George Orwell: 1984
The World of George Orwell: 1984
John Barrett was 55 in The World of George Orwell: 1984 as 'Waiter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1965
Poster of War-Gods of the Deep
War-Gods of the Deep
John Barrett was 55 in War-Gods of the Deep as 'Third Fisherman'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1965
Poster of The Crunch
The Crunch
John Barrett was 53 in The Crunch as 'Prison Orderly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 1964
Poster of A Prize of Arms
A Prize of Arms
John Barrett was 52 in A Prize of Arms as 'Publican'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1962
Poster of Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
John Barrett was 51 in Anna Karenina as 'Cord'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1961
Poster of Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
John Barrett was 50 in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning as 'Man in Cafe (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1960
Poster of Who Pays the Piper?
Who Pays the Piper?
John Barrett was 50 in Who Pays the Piper?
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1960
Poster of Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper
John Barrett was 49 in Jack the Ripper as 'Onlooker at 2nd Murder Scene'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1959

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Objects of Affection
Objects of Affection
John Barrett was 72+ in Objects of Affection as 'Mr Wyman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of Return of the Saint
Return of the Saint
John Barrett was 68+ in Return of the Saint as 'Reiter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of The Famous Five
The Famous Five
John Barrett was 68+ in The Famous Five as 'Wooden-Leg Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 1978
Poster of All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
John Barrett was 67+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Kitson, Mr. Dent Snr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Bill Brand
Bill Brand
John Barrett was 66+ in Bill Brand as 'Albert Stead'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1976
Poster of Not On Your Nellie
Not On Your Nellie
John Barrett was 64+ in Not On Your Nellie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of The Jensen Code
The Jensen Code
John Barrett was 63+ in The Jensen Code as 'Mr. Buckle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 28 1973
Poster of Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
John Barrett was 62+ in Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? as 'Verger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1973
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
John Barrett was 62+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Guide'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
John Barrett was 60+ in Play for Today as 'Billy, Tiger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of The Dustbinmen
The Dustbinmen
John Barrett was 59+ in The Dustbinmen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
John Barrett was 52+ in The Saint as 'Inspector In Blue Goose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of A for Andromeda
A for Andromeda
John Barrett was 51+ in A for Andromeda as 'Oldroyd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961