Barry Ackroyd - Actor Profile

Barry Ackroyd

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Updated: Apr 15, 2026
3Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 12, 1954
Birth Place: Manchester, England, UK

About Barry Ackroyd

Barry Ackroyd (born 12 May 1954) is an English cinematographer and director. Ackroyd has frequently worked with directors Ken Loach and Paul Greengrass. He worked on Kathryn Bigelow's 2008 war film, The Hurt Locker, and with Greengrass on the critically acclaimed 2013 biographical thriller Captain Phillips, the former earning him a BAFTA Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. In 2014, Ackroyd became the president of the British Society of Cinematographers. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barry Ackroyd, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Barry Ackroyd Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Barry Ackroyd reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Barry Ackroyd's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Barry Ackroyd's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Capturing Captain Phillips, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Barry Ackroyd Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Barry Ackroyd has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 The Nest Cafe Regular Flop Similar →
2014 Capturing Captain Phillips Self Average Similar →
2006 Carry On Ken - Flop Similar →

Barry Ackroyd - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barry Ackroyd?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry Ackroyd is "Capturing Captain Phillips" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Barry Ackroyd acted in?

Barry Ackroyd has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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