Chris Barrie
Known for
Success on this scale is rare: Chris Barrie is a German actor who has been carrying major titles for years. The signature credit is 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider', playing Hillary. 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life' completes the pair of titles that define the public profile. By genre, adventure leads the list. 23 titles is a lot of work for the level of visibility involved.
Chris Barrie
13 Movies
10 Series
Success on this scale is rare: Chris Barrie is a German actor who has been carrying major titles for years. The signature credit is 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider', playing Hillary. 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life' completes the pair of titles that define the public profile. By genre, adventure leads the list. 23 titles is a lot of work for the level of visibility involved.
Movies
Plays Hillary
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
2001
Plays Hillary
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
2003
Plays Blitzen (voice)
Saving Santa
2013
Plays Various Roles
Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy Show
1988
Plays Ben Gunn (voice)
The Legends of Treasure Island
1993
Plays Various Roles
Spitting Image: The Sound of Maggie
1989
Plays Carnival Thin Man
Testimony
1988
Plays Sir Marmaduke / Vic / Bertie / Roger / Spike / Bertie / more
Chris Barrie's Motoring Wheel Nuts
1995
Plays Headmaster / Samantha’s Father
When Evil Calls
2006
Plays Tom Marks
Back in Business
2007
Plays Mr. Gordon Brittas
Surviving Christmas
1996
TV Shows
Plays Arnold Rimmer
Red Dwarf
1988
Plays Gordon Brittas
The Brittas Empire
1991
Plays Captain Smollett (voice)
The Legends of Treasure Island
1993
Plays Gary Prince
A Prince Among Men
1997
Plays Self
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years
2020
Plays Rat (voice)
The Young Ones
1982
Plays The Director
Filthy Rich & Catflap
1987
Plays Sammy
Happy Families
1985
Plays Lionel Poulter
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Ambassador, a fearsome revolutionary
Blackadder
1983
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Red Dwarf: The Promised Land
Full Filmography
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years
Self · 3 episodes
2020–
TV
Saving Santa
Blitzen (voice)
2013
Film
Back in Business
Tom Marks
2007
Film
When Evil Calls
Headmaster / Samantha’s Father
2006
Film
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
Hillary
2003
Film
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Hillary
2001
Film
A Prince Among Men
Gary Prince · 12 episodes
1997–
TV
Midsomer Murders
Lionel Poulter · 1 episode
1997–
TV
Surviving Christmas
Mr. Gordon Brittas
1996
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chris Barrie and where are they from?
Chris Barrie is 66 years old, born on March 28, 1960 in Hannover, Germany.
What are the most famous roles of Chris Barrie?
Chris Barrie is best known for roles in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life, Saving Santa.
How many movies has Chris Barrie been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Chris Barrie has appeared in 13 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Chris Barrie's first movie?
The career of Chris Barrie began with The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live (1986).
What is Chris Barrie's most recent movie or series?
Chris Barrie's most recent release is Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years, which premiered on August 6, 2020.
What TV shows has Chris Barrie appeared in?
On television, Chris Barrie has appeared in Top Gear, Blackadder, Red Dwarf, Midsomer Murders.
Chris Barrie
1960-03-28 · Hannover, Germany
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.