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Chris Barrie
Acting

Chris Barrie

Born 1960-03-28
Hannover, Germany
Department: Acting

Biography

Christopher Jonathan Brown, known professionally as Chris Barrie (born 28 March 1960), is a British actor and impressionist. He is best known for his roles as Arnold Rimmer in the science-fiction comedy, Red Dwarf, and as Gordon Brittas in the sitcom, The Brittas Empire. He's also known for his role as Hillary in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and its sequel Lara Croft: The Cradle of Life.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Chris Barrie

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

2001
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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
Movie
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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

2003
TMDB2.9
Top Gear
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Top Gear

2002
TMDB3.8
Midsomer Murders
TV
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Midsomer Murders

1997
TMDB3.8
Blackadder
TV
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Blackadder

1983
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Red Dwarf
TV
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Red Dwarf

1988
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The Young Ones
TV
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The Young Ones

1982
TMDB4.0
Saving Santa
Movie
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Saving Santa

2013
TMDB2.6
Fifth Gear
TV
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Fifth Gear

2002
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Spitting Image
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Spitting Image

1984
TMDB3.6

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (73 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million YearsRed Dwarf: The First Three Million YearsSelfTV Series2020
Red Dwarf: The Promised DocRed Dwarf: The Promised DocSelfMovie2020
Red Dwarf: The Promised LandRed Dwarf: The Promised LandArnold RimmerMovie2020
Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XIIRed Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XIISelfMovie2017
Red Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XIRed Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XISelfMovie2016
Saving SantaSaving SantaBlitzen (voice)Movie2013
Red Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series XRed Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series XSelfMovie2012
Whatever Happened to Spitting Image?Whatever Happened to Spitting Image?Self (archive footage)Movie2010
Britain's Greatest Machines With Chris BarrieBritain's Greatest Machines With Chris BarrieHimself - PresenterTV Series2009
Red Dwarf: Back to EarthRed Dwarf: Back to EarthRimmerMovie2009
Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to EarthRed Dwarf: The Making of Back to EarthSelfMovie2009
Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series IRed Dwarf: The Beginning - Series ISelfMovie2007
Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series IIRed Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series IISelfMovie2007
Back in BusinessBack in BusinessTom MarksMovie2007
Chris Barrie's Massive SpeedChris Barrie's Massive SpeedSelfTV Series2006
Best Ever Spitting ImageBest Ever Spitting ImageSelf (archive footage)Movie2006
When Evil CallsWhen Evil CallsHeadmaster / Samantha’s FatherMovie2006
Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIIIRed Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIIIHimselfMovie2006
PetrolheadsPetrolheadsSelf / AppearanceTV Series2006
Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VIIRed Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VIISelfMovie2005
Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VIIRed Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VIIThanksMovie2005
Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VIRed Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VISelfMovie2005
Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VIRed Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VIThanksMovie2005
Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series VRed Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series VSelfMovie2004
Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series VRed Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series VThanksMovie2004
Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IVRed Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IVSelfMovie2004
Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IVRed Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IVThanksMovie2004
Red Dwarf: All Change - Series IIIRed Dwarf: All Change - Series IIISelfMovie2003
Red Dwarf: All Change - Series IIIRed Dwarf: All Change - Series IIIThanksMovie2003
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of LifeLara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of LifeHillaryMovie2003
Red Dwarf A–ZRed Dwarf A–ZSelfMovie2003
Red Dwarf A–ZRed Dwarf A–ZThanksMovie2003
Launching Red DwarfSelf / Rimmer (archive footage)Movie2002
Launching Red DwarfThanksMovie2002
Top GearTop GearSelfTV Series2002
Fifth GearFifth GearSelfTV Series2002
Lara Croft: Tomb RaiderLara Croft: Tomb RaiderHillaryMovie2001
Can't Smeg Won't SmegCan't Smeg Won't SmegRimmerMovie1998
A Prince Among MenA Prince Among MenGary PrinceTV Series1997
Treasure IslandCaptain SmollettMovie1997
Get Fit with BrittasSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer MurdersLionel PoulterTV Series1997
Surviving ChristmasSurviving ChristmasMr. Gordon BrittasMovie1996
Chris Barrie's Motoring Wheel NutsChris Barrie's Motoring Wheel NutsSir Marmaduke / Vic / Bertie / Roger / Spike / Bertie / moreMovie1995
Red Dwarf: Smeg OutsRed Dwarf: Smeg OutsRimmerMovie1995
Red Dwarf: Smeg UpsRed Dwarf: Smeg UpsRimmerMovie1994
Know Your Europeans: The United KingdomKnow Your Europeans: The United KingdomSelf / AppearanceMovie1994
White GoodsWhite GoodsMickie ScottMovie1994
The Legends of Treasure IslandThe Legends of Treasure IslandBen Gunn (voice)Movie1993
The Legends of Treasure IslandThe Legends of Treasure IslandCaptain Smollett (voice)TV Series1993
The Old Man of LochnagarThe Old Man of LochnagarSelf / AppearanceMovie1993
Spitting Image: Election Special '92Spitting Image: Election Special '92Various RolesMovie1992
Amnesty International's Big 30Amnesty International's Big 30Arnold RimmerMovie1991
Spitting Image: Best Of - Is Nothing Sacred?Spitting Image: Best Of - Is Nothing Sacred?Various characters (Voice)Movie1991
The Brittas EmpireThe Brittas EmpireGordon BrittasTV Series1991
8:15 from ManchesterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
Spitting Image: The Sound of MaggieSpitting Image: The Sound of MaggieVarious RolesMovie1989
TestimonyTestimonyCarnival Thin ManMovie1988
Spitting Image: Bumbledown – The Life and Times of Ronald ReaganSpitting Image: Bumbledown – The Life and Times of Ronald ReaganVarious RolesMovie1988
Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy ShowSpitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy ShowVarious RolesMovie1988
Red DwarfRed DwarfArnold RimmerTV Series1988
Red DwarfRed DwarfArnold Rimmer / Ace RimmerTV Series1988
Spitting Image: A Non-Denominational Holiday SpecialSpitting Image: A Non-Denominational Holiday SpecialVarious RolesMovie1987
Spitting Image: Election Special '87Spitting Image: Election Special '87Various CharactersMovie1987
Filthy Rich & CatflapFilthy Rich & CatflapThe DirectorTV Series1987
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video LiveThe Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video LiveSelfMovie1986
Happy FamiliesHappy FamiliesSammyTV Series1985
Pushing Up DaisiesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1984
Spitting ImageSpitting ImageSelf / AppearanceTV Series1984
HartySelfTV Series1983
BlackadderBlackadderAmbassador, a fearsome revolutionaryTV Series1983
The Young OnesThe Young OnesRat (voice)TV Series1982
The Young OnesThe Young OnesShip's CaptainTV Series1982