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Barry Bell

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
16Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 22, 1951
Birth Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

About Barry Bell

Barry Bell is an American film, television, stage and voice actor. Bell is best known for portraying Steve Gayton from Stephen King's (1986) film Maximum Overdrive, Barnett Gibons from This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) film, Rocco Petrone from HBO's From the Earth to the Moon 1998, Saul Hertz from Morning (2000) film, Wilkinson from Bruno (2000) film, Lt. Feuer from One of Her Own 1994 (TV) film, Dugan from Legacy 1999 and as Mason, CIA from Target Earth a 1998 TV film.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barry Bell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Barry Bell's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barry Bell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Twilight Man, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Barry Bell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Barry Bell's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7
Twilight Man (1996) movie poster
★6.7

Twilight Man: Jordan Cooper, a professor in Durham, has everything going for him. A beautiful girlfriend named Kathy, a good job and a

Twilight Man

1996•Thriller
★6.5
One of Her Own (1994) movie poster
★6.5

One of Her Own: A rookie female cop, raped by a fellow officer, risks her career and her life when she reports the attack. Based on a tr

One of Her Own

1994•Drama
★6.1
Trick or Treat (1986) movie poster
★6.1

Trick or Treat: Eddie Weinbauer, a metalhead teen who is bullied at school, looks to his heavy metal superstar idol, Sammi Curr, for gui

Trick or Treat

1986•Horror
★5.9
Radioland Murders (1994) movie poster
★5.9

Radioland Murders: A series of mysterious crimes threatens the existence of a new radio network.

Radioland Murders

1994•Comedy
★5.8
Maximum Overdrive (1986) movie poster
★5.8

Maximum Overdrive: When a comet passes close to the earth, machines all over the world come alive and go on homicidal rampages. A group of

Maximum Overdrive

1986•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barry Bell.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 Doomsday Man Prentiss Flop Similar →
1997 This World, Then the Fireworks Barnett Gibbons Flop Similar →
1997 Perfect Crime Agent Fox Flop Similar →
1997 Love-Struck - Flop Similar →
1997 To Dance with Olivia Sheriff Flop Similar →
1996 A Different Kind of Christmas Mover Flop Similar →
1996 The Perfect Daughter Ken Johnson Flop Similar →
1996 Twilight Man Orderly #1 Hit Similar →
1994 Radioland Murders Cop Average Similar →
1994 One of Her Own Lieutenant Feuer Hit Similar →
1994 Terror in the Night Ronnie Barnes Flop Similar →
1990 The White Girl Party Goer #2 Flop Similar →
1986 Trick or Treat Cop #2 Average Similar →
1986 Maximum Overdrive Steve Average Similar →
1984 Chain Gang - Flop Similar →
1976 The Electric Chair Rev. Samuel Moss Flop Similar →

Barry Bell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barry Bell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry Bell is "Twilight Man" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Barry Bell acted in?

Barry Bell has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Barry Bell?

Other notable films include "One of Her Own", "Trick or Treat", and "Radioland Murders".