Bruce Barry - Actor Profile

Bruce Barry

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
9Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 24, 1934
Birth Place: Gympie, Queensland, Australia

About Bruce Barry

Bruce Alaric Barry (24 October 1934 – 20 April 2017) was an Australian stage, television and film actor, and singer.

Known For: Acting

Bruce Barry Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bruce Barry reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Bruce Barry'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 Joh's Jury, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bruce Barry Movies Ranked

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

★7.0
Joh's Jury (1993) movie poster
★7.0

Joh's Jury: Dramatisation of the 1991 perjury trial of former Queensland state Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen.

Joh's Jury

1993•Drama
★6.7
Funny Things Happen Down Under (1965) movie poster
★6.7

Funny Things Happen Down Under: When the clubhouse of a group of country kids, known as the "Terrible ten" needs money for funding they invent numerous

Funny Things Happen Down Under

1965•Family
★6.6
ABBA: The Movie (1977) movie poster
★6.6

ABBA: The Movie: A radio DJ in pursuit of an exclusive interview follows ABBA during their mega-successful tour of Australia.

ABBA: The Movie

1977•Comedy
★6.1
Patrick (1978) movie poster
★6.1

Patrick: A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.

Patrick

1978•Horror
★4.8
Ned Kelly (1970) movie poster
★4.8

Ned Kelly: Unable to support his family in the Australian outback, a man turns to stealing horses in order to make money. He gets m

Ned Kelly

1970•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 ABBA: New Beginnings Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1993 Joh's Jury Mark McClusky Hit Similar →
1987 The Good Wife Archie Flop Similar →
1978 Patrick Dr. Brian Wright Average Similar →
1978 Plunge Into Darkness Gary Keating Flop Similar →
1977 ABBA: The Movie Radio Station Manager Hit Similar →
1973 Libido David (segment "The Child") Flop Similar →
1970 Ned Kelly George King Flop Similar →
1965 Funny Things Happen Down Under Frank Hit Similar →

Bruce Barry - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bruce Barry?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bruce Barry is "Joh's Jury" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Bruce Barry acted in?

Bruce Barry has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bruce Barry?

Other notable films include "Funny Things Happen Down Under", "ABBA: The Movie", and "Patrick".

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