Chris Barrie

Acting

Chris Barrie

Born 28 March 1960 · Hannover, Germany · 66

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.

Known for

Highlights

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider2001 · Film · Hillary
Blackadder1983 · Series · Ambassador, a fearsome revolutionary
Red Dwarf1988 · Series · Arnold Rimmer
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life2003 · Film · Hillary
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Lionel Poulter
The Young Ones1982 · Series · Rat (voice)

Filmography

Movies

25 films

Red Dwarf: The Promised Land2020 · Film · Arnold Rimmer
Saving Santa2013 · Film · Blitzen (voice)
Red Dwarf: Back to Earth2009 · Film · Rimmer
Back in Business2007 · Film · Tom Marks
When Evil Calls2006 · Film · Headmaster / Samantha’s Father
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life2003 · Film · Hillary
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider2001 · Film · Hillary
Can't Smeg Won't Smeg1998 · Film · Rimmer
Surviving Christmas1996 · Film · Mr. Gordon Brittas
Chris Barrie's Motoring Wheel Nuts1995 · Film · Sir Marmaduke / Vic / Bertie / Roger / Spike / Bertie / more
Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs1995 · Film · Rimmer
Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups1994 · Film · Rimmer
Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom1994 · Film
White Goods1994 · Film · Mickie Scott
The Legends of Treasure Island1993 · Film · Ben Gunn (voice)
The Old Man of Lochnagar1993 · Film
Spitting Image: Election Special '921992 · Film · Various Roles
Amnesty International's Big 301991 · Film · Arnold Rimmer
Spitting Image: Best Of - Is Nothing Sacred?1991 · Film · Various characters (Voice)
Spitting Image: The Sound of Maggie1989 · Film · Various Roles
Testimony1988 · Film · Carnival Thin Man
Spitting Image: Bumbledown – The Life and Times of Ronald Reagan1988 · Film · Various Roles
Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy Show1988 · Film · Various Roles
Spitting Image: A Non-Denominational Holiday Special1987 · Film · Various Roles
Spitting Image: Election Special '871987 · Film · Various Characters

Filmography

Series

12 shows

Petrolheads2006 · Series
A Prince Among Men1997 · Series · Gary Prince
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Lionel Poulter
The Legends of Treasure Island1993 · Series · Captain Smollett (voice)
The Brittas Empire1991 · Series · Gordon Brittas
Red Dwarf1988 · Series · Arnold Rimmer
Comic Relief1988 · Series
Filthy Rich & Catflap1987 · Series · The Director
Happy Families1985 · Series · Sammy
Spitting Image1984 · Series
Blackadder1983 · Series · Ambassador, a fearsome revolutionary
The Young Ones1982 · Series · Rat (voice)