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Chris Barrie

Chris Barrie

Actor · Born March 28, 1960 · Hannover, Germany

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Biography

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.

Acted in 39

2020s

  1. 2020

    Red Dwarf: The Promised Land

    Arnold Rimmer

2000s

  1. 2009

    Red Dwarf: Back to Earth

    Rimmer

  2. 2007

    Back in Business

    Tom Marks

  3. 2006

    When Evil Calls

    Headmaster / Samantha’s Father

  4. Petrolheads

    TV

  5. 2003

    Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

    Hillary

    47

  6. More Great Comedy Moments

    Director / Mr. Gordon Brittas (archive footage)

  7. 2001

    Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

    Hillary

    45

1990s

  1. 1998

    Can't Smeg Won't Smeg

    Rimmer

  2. 1997

    A Prince Among Men

    Gary Prince · 12 episodes

  3. Midsomer Murders

    Lionel Poulter · 1 episode

    78
  4. 1996

    Surviving Christmas

    Mr. Gordon Brittas

  5. 1995

    Chris Barrie's Motoring Wheel Nuts

    Sir Marmaduke / Vic / Bertie / Roger / Spike / Bertie / more

  6. Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs

    Rimmer

  7. 1994

    Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups

    Rimmer

  8. Know Your Europeans: The United Kingdom

    Movie

  9. White Goods

    Mickie Scott

  10. 1993

    The Legends of Treasure Island

    Ben Gunn (voice)

  11. The Legends of Treasure Island

    Captain Smollett (voice) · 26 episodes

  12. The Old Man of Lochnagar

    Movie

  13. 1992

    Spitting Image: Election Special '92

    Various Roles

  14. Grace & Favour

    Commentator (voice) · 1 episode

  15. 1991

    Amnesty International's Big 30

    Arnold Rimmer

  16. Spitting Image: Best Of - Is Nothing Sacred?

    Various characters (Voice)

  17. The Brittas Empire

    Gordon Brittas · 50 episodes

    70

1980s

  1. 1989

    Spitting Image: The Sound of Maggie

    Various Roles

  2. 1988

    Testimony

    Carnival Thin Man

  3. Spitting Image: Bumbledown – The Life and Times of Ronald Reagan

    Various Roles

  4. Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy Show

    Various Roles

  5. Red Dwarf

    Arnold Rimmer, Arnold Rimmer / Ace Rimmer · 68 episodes

    83

  6. Comic Relief

    TV

  7. 1987

    Spitting Image: A Non-Denominational Holiday Special

    Various Roles

  8. Spitting Image: Election Special '87

    Various Characters

  9. Filthy Rich & Catflap

    The Director · 1 episode

  10. 1985

    Happy Families

    Sammy · 1 episode

  11. 1984

    Spitting Image

    TV · 18 Seasons · Comedy

    73
  12. 1983

    Blackadder

    Ambassador, a fearsome revolutionary · 1 episode

    80
  13. 1982

    The Young Ones

    Rat (voice), Ship's Captain · 1 episode

    81
Appearances22

2020s

  1. 2020

    Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years

    Self · 3 episodes

  2. Red Dwarf: The Promised Doc

    Self

2010s

  1. 2017

    Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII

    Self

  2. 2016

    Red Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XI

    Self

  3. 2012

    Red Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series X

    Self

  4. 2010

    Whatever Happened to Spitting Image?

    Self (archive footage)

2000s

  1. 2009

    Britain's Greatest Machines With Chris Barrie

    Himself - Presenter · 8 episodes

  2. Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to Earth

    Self

  3. 2007

    Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I

    Self

  4. Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II

    Self

  5. 2006

    Chris Barrie's Massive Speed

    Self · 10 episodes

  6. Best Ever Spitting Image

    Self (archive footage)

  7. Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIII

    Himself

  8. 2005

    Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII

    Self

  9. Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI

    Self

  10. 2004

    Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V

    Self

  11. Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV

    Self

  12. 2003

    Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III

    Self

  13. Red Dwarf A–Z

    Self

  14. 2002

    Top Gear

    Self · 1 episode

    84

  15. Fifth Gear

    Self · 1 episode

    63

1980s

  1. 1986

    The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live

    Self

Thanked in the credits6

2000s

  1. 2005

    Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII

    Thanks

  2. Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI

    Thanks

  3. 2004

    Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V

    Thanks

  4. Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV

    Thanks

  5. 2003

    Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III

    Thanks

  6. Red Dwarf A–Z

    Thanks