Anthony Barrett
Overview
- Ethnicity
- White / European Descent
- Age Range
- 81 - 91
- Height
- 5' 7" (1m 70cm)
- Weight
- 11st. 8lb. (73kg)
- Hair Colour
- Grey
- Eye Colour
- Blue
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2013 |
Over 2 years Infantry, Marksman on Bren and Sten Guns, Despatch Rider, Driver. Signals Instructor, Armoured Vehicle Driver/Commander, Helicopter Pilot. Stationed in UK, Aden, N. Ireland, Malaya, Germany. Served 15 years.
Film |
Military Service. |
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1975 |
Employed as a Helicopter Pilot, operating on the North Sea then in Egypt, Nigeria for a total of 15 years
Film |
Previous Employer, Bristow Helicopters Ltd, Redhill, Surrey |
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2000 |
Paid, speaking role as British Ambassador in Spanish "Secret Agent spoof" film, "Torrente Dos"
Film |
Torrente Dos |
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1947 |
Educated in Bristol, Joined British Army at 18yrs served 15 years, trained as Despatch Rider, Armoured Vehicle Driver, Signals/Radio Instructor, Helicopter Pilot. Able to drive anything, Have completed free fall parachute jumps. Marksman on many weapons.
Film |
St Brendan's College, Bristol. |
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1955 |
Served in Northern Ireland, Aden, Malaya, Oman, Germany, UK Egypt, Kenya
Theatre |
Theatres of War |
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1984 |
Have appeared in many TV commercials in Spain.
Film |
Very experienced in Stage productions, having acted in various roles, comedy, villains, singing. |
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1995 |
Acting and singing in musicals, also singing with an Old Tyme Music Hall group twice a week for about 14 years
Music & Singing |
Music |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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1966 | Aviation, Basic fixed wing. Helicopter pilot | Army School of Aviation, Middle Wallop |
1960 | ACE 1st. Maths, English, Geography,Physics ( Electricity and Magnetism Heat Light Sound.) | Army Education |
1954 | Ist | St Brendan's College Bristol |
About me
I believe that this role is mine! I am 83 years of age but could play a much younger man if required. I’m fairly fit, until recently I have done a lot of sailing in a 32 foot sailing sloop. I play golf and go for long walks. I love being in front of camera and able to learn and deliver, with feeling, large amounts of dialogue. I live at Poole but can drive to any location.License & Passport
Passport: | Yes |
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Languages Spoken | English, French, Spanish |
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Accents/Dialects | English - Cockney, English - London, Irish, Scottish |
Additional Skills | Acting |
Highlights
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Anthony. Many plays and musicals in varied roles such as Villains, comedy, singing and some dancing. Also appeared, singing in cabaret and Old Tyme Music Hall. Extras in TV commercials and minor parts in film. Excellent capacity for learning and memorising lines also improvising. ACTING AGE 60- 70
I appeared on stage as the sadistic Sergeant Major in "Privates on Parade" but that was only one of the numerous roles. I was Sir Percy Shorter in "Habeas Corpus", Selsden in "Noises Off", Vic Parkes in "Man of the Moment", I played the impresario in "Lend me a tenor". All earning rave reviews.
I appeared in two major roles on stage in Shakesoeare's "The Taming of the Shrew"
I recently starred in the Solent University film of "Escape Club" which is now on YouTube, I played the part of Albert, an escapee from a retirement home. The film earned top marks and a "First". I recently played "The Physician" in "The First Musketeer". This first episode is now on TouTube.
I have also recently appeared in a promotional commercial for "Fuller's Ale" and just completed a Bournemouth University students film about an old man living alone.
I have acted as a Knight at Medieval Banquets. This role required a lot of improvisation!
I spent 15 years in the Army and am experienced in many types of weaponry, being Marksman on rifle,pistol and machine gun. I can drive many different types of vehicle including armour and motorcycles. I can ride a horse and have also experience at sword and other weaponry in stage fighting. During my time in the British Army I was taught to fly light aircraft and helicopters. In civilian life I worked as a helicopter pilot on the North Sea, Egypt and Africa.
I have recently played the part of a murder trial judge.
Now a member of the "Goodwood Actors Guild".
At end of July played a "Gentleman" at a Regency Ball for which role I grew side whiskers and large moustache. These are now shaved off. In August I was appearing at Goodwood bank holiday weekend playing "Invisible Cricket". I also appeared, playing the part of a Butler, at the Goodwood Revival for three days. Appeared as Father Christmas in Poole in December 2014.
December 2015. Santa Claus at Whitely Shopping Centre. 2016, Santa at Whiteley shopping centre and Marlands Centre in Southampton, Very successful.