Barry Ward
ActingAbout Barry Ward
Barry Ward is an Irish actor. He began his career as a child actor in the RTÉ/BBC series Family (1994) and Plotlands (1997), and the film Sunburn (1999). His films since include Jimmy's Hall, Blood Cells (both 2014), Extra Ordinary (2019), and Dating Amber (2020), the latter of which won him an IFTA. On television, he is more recently known for his roles in the RTÉ series Rebellion (2016) and Taken Down (2018), the Sky Atlantic series Britannia (2017–2019) and Save Me (2018–2020), and the BBC series The Capture (2019).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barry Ward reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Barry Ward'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barry Ward remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Family, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Barry Ward Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barry Ward's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barry Ward.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Heat Haze | Russell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Ungrateful Beings | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | On the Sea | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Salvable | Paddy | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Restless | Kevin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Housewarming | Craig | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Vibrations | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | That They May Face the Rising Sun | Joe Ruttledge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Prospect House | Lorcan / Robert Dawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Sunlight | Leon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bubbly | Ray | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Burial | Mikhail 'Tor' Oleynik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Ulysses Project | Leopold bloom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Punch-Drunk | Colin | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Dating Amber | Ian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Lily Meets Charlie | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Extra Ordinary | Martin Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Time Traveller | John Paul McDonagh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Zoo | Voice of Older Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Take Me Swimming | Thady | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Maze | Gordon Close | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | L'accabadora | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Journey | Ian Paisley, Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Realive | West | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Truth Commissioner | Michael Madden | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Pursuit | Diarmuid | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Survivalist | Forager (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Insulin | The Pharmacist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Shooting for Socrates | Jimmy Quinn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Jimmy's Hall | James Gralton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Blood Cells | Adam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Songs for Amy | Rory | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Misterman | Voice | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | ShakespeaRe-Told: Macbeth | Roddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Watchmen | Ray | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Claim | Young Dillon | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sunburn | Robert Fiske | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Lipservice | Darren O Murchu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Soft Sand, Blue Sea | Trevor | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Family | John Paul Spencer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | ShakespeaRe-Told: Macbeth | Roddy | Flop | Similar → |
Barry Ward - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barry Ward?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry Ward is "Family" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Barry Ward acted in?
Barry Ward has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barry Ward?
Other notable films include "Insulin", "Watchmen", and "ShakespeaRe-Told: Macbeth".