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Date of Birth:

28 March 1960, Hannover, Lower Saxony, West Germany more

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Christopher Jonathan Barrie was born on March 28th, 1960, in Hannover... more

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The heavy schedule of playing the main character in two situation comedies... more

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[TV] Red Dwarf: Back to Earth - The Director's Cut
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Blu-Ray Round Up, Oct. 15, 2009: ‘Wolf,’ ‘Waterworld,’ ‘Frankenstein’
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Christopher Barrie

Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Red Dwarf" (2009)	Rimmer (3 episodes, 2009)	2009	-	-
	3 TV episodes: Back to Earth: Part 3 (2009) Rimmer Back to Earth: Part 2 (2009) Rimmer Back to Earth: Part 1 (2009) Rimmer
2.	The Optician (2008)	John	2008	-	8.1 (8)

3.	Red Dwarf: The Bodysnatcher Collection (2007) (V)	Arnold J. Rimmer	2007	-	-

4.	Red Dwarf: Bodysnatcher (2007) (V)	(voice) All	2007	-	-

5.	"Midsomer Murders" (1997)	Lionel Poulter (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	8.5 (2,222)
	1 TV episode: Death in a Chocolate Box (2007) Lionel Poulter
6.	The Scum Also Rises (2007) (TV)	Mr. Broom	2007	-	3.3 (16)

7.	Back in Business (2007)	Tom Marks	2007	-	4.0 (202)

8.	"When Evil Calls" (2006)	Headmaster/Samantha's Father	2006	-	3.2 (196)

9.	Red Dwarf: Identity Within (2005) (V)	(voice) Narrator	2005	-	7.1 (25)

10.	Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)	(as Christopher Barrie) Hillary	2003	-	5.2 (29,313)
	AKAs: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Die Wiege des Lebens (Germany)
11.	Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)	(as Christopher Barrie) Hillary	2001	$252M	5.3 (50,769)
	AKAs: Tomb Raider (USA: short title)
12.	"Red Dwarf" (1988)	Arnold Rimmer / 8 characters not shown (48 episodes, 1988-1999)	1999	-	9.0 (5,385)
	48 TV episodes: Only the Good... (1999) Arnold Rimmer Pete: Part 2 (1999) Arnold Rimmer Pete: Part 1 (1999) Arnold Rimmer Krytie TV (1999) Arnold Rimmer Cassandra (1999) Arnold Rimmer 43 episodes not shown.
13.	"A Prince Among Men" (1997)	Gary Prince (12 episodes, 1997-1998)	1998	-	5.0 (9)
	12 TV episodes: Who's That Girl? (1998) Gary Prince Injury Time (1998) Gary Prince All in the Game (1998) Gary Prince The Good Samaritan (1998) Gary Prince Ghost Story (1998) Gary Prince 7 episodes not shown.
14.	Can't Smeg Won't Smeg (1998) (TV)	Arnold Rimmer	1998	-	7.7 (141)

15.	"Get Fit with Brittas" (1997)	Gordon Brittas (6 episodes, 1997)	1997	-	9.0 (7)
	6 TV episodes: Glad All Over (1997) Gordon Brittas A Question of Sport (1997) Gordon Brittas Gordon Works It Out (1997) Gordon Brittas Gordon Clocks It Up (1997) Gordon Brittas The Great Outdoors (1997) Gordon Brittas 1 episode not shown.
16.	"The Brittas Empire" (1991)	Gordon Brittas / Vlad (52 episodes, 1991-1997)	1997	-	7.9 (368)
	52 TV episodes: Curse of the Tiger Women (1997) Gordon Brittas Exposed (1997) Gordon Brittas Gavin Featherly, R.I.P. (1997) Gordon Brittas The Disappearing Act (1997) Gordon Brittas Wake Up the Lion Within (1997) Gordon Brittas 47 episodes not shown.
17.	Treasure Island (1997) (V)	(voice) Captain Smollett	1997	-	5.6 (25)

18.	Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs (1995) (V)	(also archive footage) Arnold Rimmer / Himself	1995	-	7.8 (145)

19.	Motoring Wheel Nuts (1995) (V)	Various Roles	1995	-	6.2 (6)
	AKAs: Chris Barrie's Motoring Wheel Nuts (USA: complete title)
20.	"Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie" (1990)	(1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	6.3 (11)
	AKAs: The Man from Auntie (UK: new title) 1 TV episode: Episode #2.3 (1994)
21.	Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups (1994) (V)	(also archive footage) Arnold Rimmer / Himself	1994	-	7.7 (155)

22.	White Goods (1994) (TV)	Mickie Scott	1994	-	5.7 (18)

23.	Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom (1994) (V)	(voice)	1994	-	-

24.	"The Legends of Treasure Island" (1993)	Captain Smollett (8 episodes, 1993)	1993	-	7.1 (33)
	8 TV episodes: The Beginning of the End (1993) (voice) Captain Smollett The Fountain of Truth (1993) (voice) Captain Smollett The Merman Prince (1993) (voice) Captain Smollett The Labyrinth (1993) (voice) Captain Smollett Now You See Me (1993) (voice) Captain Smollett 3 episodes not shown.
25.	"ABC Weekend Specials" (1977)	(1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	8.1 (44)
	1 TV episode: The Legend of Lochnagar (1993) (voice)
26.	Comic Relief: The Invasion of the Comic Tomatoes (1993) (TV)	Arnold Rimmer	1993	-	7.4 (23)

27.	Simon the Sorcerer (1993) (VG)	(voice) Simon	1993	-	7.8 (62)

28.	"Jackanory" (1965)	Reader (1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	6.5 (56)
	1 TV episode: Jack Crater (1993) Reader
29.	"Grace & Favour" (1992)	Commentator (1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	7.6 (142)
	AKAs: Are You Being Served? Again! (USA) 1 TV episode: Episode #1.3 (1992) (voice) Commentator
30.	Comic Relief (1991) (TV)	Arnold Rimmer	1991	-	6.5 (32)
	AKAs: Comic Relief 3: The Stonker (UK: alternative title)
31.	The Best of 'The Lenny Henry Show' (1990) (V)	(as Christopher Barrie)	1990	-	-

32.	Testimony (1988)	Carnival Thin Man	1988	-	6.7 (131)
	AKAs: Die Zeugenaussage (West Germany)
33.	"The New Statesman" (1987)	Various Characters (1 episode, 1988)	1988	-	7.9 (342)
	1 TV episode: Alan B'Stard Closes Down the BBC (1988) (voice) Various Characters
34.	"Blackadder the Third" (1987)	Ambassador (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	9.0 (3,723)
	AKAs: Blackadder 3 (UK: alternative title) Blackadder III (USA: video title) 1 TV episode: Nob and Nobility (1987) Ambassador
35.	Spitting Image: The Ronnie and Nancy Show (1987) (TV)	(voice)	1987	-	7.9 (27)

36.	"Filthy Rich & Catflap" (1987)	Director (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	7.7 (185)
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.2 (1987) Director
37.	"Zastrozzi: A Romance" (1986)	Waiter	1986	-	7.9 (5)

38.	Spitting Image: Down and Out in the White House (1986) (TV)	(voice)	1986	-	8.9 (13)

39.	"Lenny Henry Tonite" (1986)	(1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	-
	1 TV episode: Pratt Outta Hell (1986)
40.	"Alas Smith & Jones" (1984)	(1 episode, 1985)	1985	-	8.1 (253)
	AKAs: Smith & Jones (UK: new title) 1 TV episode: Episode #2.2 (1985)
41.	"Happy Families" (1985)	Sammy (1 episode, 1985)	1985	-	7.4 (41)
	1 TV episode: Cassie (1985) (as Christopher Barrie) Sammy
42.	"The Lenny Henry Show" (1984)	(1 episode, 1985)	1985	-	6.5 (29)
	1 TV episode: Episode #2.6 (1985)
43.	"Coming Next" (1985)	(unknown episodes)	1985	-	-

44.	"The Young Ones" (1982)	Captain (1 episode, 1984)	1984	-	8.8 (2,042)
	1 TV episode: Nasty (1984) (as Christopher Barrie) Captain
45.	"Spitting Image" (1984)	Ronald Reagan / 6 characters not shown (5 episodes, 1984)	1984	-	7.3 (169)
	AKAs: Spitting Back (UK: reissue title) 5 TV episodes: Episode #1.5 (1984) (voice) Ronald Reagan / Various Episode #1.4 (1984) (voice) Ronald Reagan / Various Episode #1.3 (1984) (voice) Ronald Reagan / Prince Andrew / Harold Angryperson / Various Episode #1.2 (1984) (voice) Robin Day / Richard Attenborough / Ronald Reagan / Prince Andrew / Various Episode #1.1 (1984) (voice) Ronald Reagan / Various
46.	"Pushing Up Daisies" (1984)	Various Characters (unknown episodes)	1984	-	3.7 (5)

47.	"Carrott's Lib" (1982)	(unknown episodes, 1983)	1983	-	7.2 (6)

Miscellaneous Crew View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"Spitting Image" (1984)	puppeteer (5 episodes, 1984)	1984	-	7.3 (169)
		AKAs: Spitting Back (UK: reissue title) 5 TV episodes: Episode #1.5 (1984) (puppeteer) Episode #1.4 (1984) (puppeteer) Episode #1.3 (1984) (puppeteer) Episode #1.2 (1984) (puppeteer) Episode #1.1 (1984) (puppeteer)

Writer View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"Pushing Up Daisies" (1984)	(unknown episodes)	1984	-	3.7 (5)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to Earth (2009) (TV)	(thanks)	2009	-	2.8 (8)

2.	Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIII (2006) (V)	(thanks)	2006	-	7.8 (18)

3.	Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII (2005) (V)	(thanks)	2005	-	8.1 (11)

4.	Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI (2005) (V)	(thanks)	2005	-	8.3 (10)

5.	Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V (2004) (V)	(thanks)	2004	-	8.8 (11)

6.	Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV (2004) (V)	(thanks)	2004	-	9.0 (6)

7.	Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III (2003) (V)	(thanks)	2003	-	8.6 (10)

8.	Red Dwarf: Launching 'Red Dwarf' (2002) (V)	(thanks)	2002	-	6.5 (8)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Britain's Greatest Machines with Chris Barrie" (2009)	Himself - Presenter	2009	-	7.6 (5)

2.	Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to Earth (2009) (TV)	Himself	2009	-	2.8 (8)

3.	"Richard & Judy" (2001)	Himself (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	3.9 (187)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 29 January 2008 (2008) Himself
4.	"Kings of Nitro" (2008)	Narrator (1 episode)	2008	-	3.5 (6)
	1 TV episode: Life in the Fast Lane (????) Narrator
5.	Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II (2007) (V)	Himself	2007	-	-

6.	Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I (2007) (V)	Himself	2007	-	-

7.	"Massive Speed" (2006)	Presenter	2006	-	6.4 (12)
	AKAs: Chris Barrie's Massive Speed (UK: complete title)
8.	Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIII (2006) (V)	Himself	2006	-	7.8 (18)

9.	"Petrolheads" (2006)	Himself - Team Captain (6 episodes, 2006)	2006	-	7.2 (8)
	6 TV episodes: Episode #1.6 (2006) Himself - Team Captain Episode #1.5 (2006) Himself - Team Captain Episode #1.4 (2006) Himself - Team Captain Episode #1.3 (2006) Himself - Team Captain Episode #1.2 (2006) Himself - Team Captain 1 episode not shown.
10.	Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII (2005) (V)	Himself	2005	-	8.1 (11)

11.	"Favouritism" (2005)	Himself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	-
	1 TV episode: Zippy and George's Puppet Legends (2005) Himself
12.	Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI (2005) (V)	Himself	2005	-	8.3 (10)

13.	Red Dwarf: Dwarfing USA (2004) (V)	(uncredited) Himself	2004	-	9.2 (6)

14.	Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V (2004) (V)	Himself	2004	-	8.8 (11)

15.	"Comedy Connections" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	7.2 (23)
	1 TV episode: Red Dwarf (2004) Himself
16.	Happy Birthday BBC Two (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	6.5 (40)

17.	"Massive Engines" (2004)	Himself - Presenter (10 episodes, 2004)	2004	-	7.2 (11)
	AKAs: Chris Barrie's Massive Engines (UK: complete title) 10 TV episodes: Locomotives (2004) Himself - Presenter Airships (2004) Himself - Presenter Trucks (2004) Himself - Presenter Ships (2004) Himself - Presenter Pumps (2004) Himself - Presenter 5 episodes not shown.
18.	Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV (2004) (V)	Himself	2004	-	9.0 (6)

19.	"Today with Des and Mel" (2002)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	3.5 (23)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 2 February 2004 (2004) Himself
20.	"The Terry and Gaby Show" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode #2.12 (2004) Himself
21.	The Funny Ladies of British Comedy (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	8.1 (23)

22.	"Massive Machines" (2004)	Himself - Presenter (10 episodes, 2004)	2004	-	-
	AKAs: Chris Barrie's Massive Machines (UK: complete title) 10 TV episodes: Amphibians (2004) Himself - Presenter Boats (2004) Himself - Presenter Bombers (2004) Himself - Presenter Cargo Planes (2004) Himself - Presenter Cranes (2004) Himself - Presenter 5 episodes not shown.
23.	Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III (2003) (V)	Himself	2003	-	8.6 (10)

24.	Red Dwarf: Building a Better Universe - A Tribute to Mel Bibby (2003) (V)	Himself	2003	-	-

25.	Red Dwarf: Hattie's DJ Diary (2003) (V)	(uncredited) Himself	2003	-	-

26.	"Top Gear" (1978)	Himself (1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	9.6 (7,309)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 18 May 2003 (2003) Himself
27.	Red Dwarf: Launching 'Red Dwarf' (2002) (V)	Himself	2002	-	6.5 (8)

28.	Hancock's World of Sport (1999) (TV)	Himself	1999	-	-

29.	'Red Dwarf' A-Z (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	8.1 (34)

30.	Universe Challenge (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	7.5 (13)

31.	"Live & Kicking" (1993)	Himself (1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	7.9 (35)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 19 February 1994 (1994) Himself
32.	"Surprise Surprise!" (1984)	Narrator (1 episode, 1989)	1989	-	6.1 (12)
	1 TV episode: Episode #6.5 (1989) (voice) Narrator
33.	"Open Air" (1986)	Himself (1 episode, 1988)	1988	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 23 February 1988 (1988) Himself
34.	Comic Relief (1988) (TV)	Himself	1988	-	6.9 (12)

35.	Live! From London (1988) (TV)	(voice) Spitting Image voices	1988	-	7.8 (10)

36.	Comic Relief (1986/II) (TV)	(voice) Himself	1986	-	6.8 (53)
	AKAs: The Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live (UK: video title)


1.	"Time Shift"
	1 TV episode: Parallel Worlds: A User's Guide (2007) (uncredited) Arnold Rimmer / Ace Rimmer
2.	Best Ever Spitting Image (2006) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

3.	Who Killed the Sitcom? (2006) (TV)	(uncredited) Gordon Brittas

4.	Forty Years of Fuck (2005) (TV)	(uncredited) Arnold Rimmer

5.	Red Dwarf: Howard Goodall - Settling the Score (2005) (V)	(uncredited) Arnold Rimmer

6.	Red Dwarf: Return to Laredo (2005) (V)	(uncredited) Arnold Rimmer

7.	'Red Dwarf': Ace Rimmer - A Life in Lamé (2004) (V)	(uncredited) Ace Rimmer/Arnold Rimmer

8.	Red Dwarf: The Doug Naylor Interview (2003) (V)	(uncredited) Arnold Rimmer

9.	Night of a Thousand Faces (2001) (TV)	Various

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