Barnaby Kay
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 9, 1969 in St. Pancras, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1979–2023 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 32 credits in database
Biography
Barnaby Kay is a British actor born on April 9, 1969, in St. Pancras, London, England, UK. He is the son of actor Richard Kay and the grandson of entertainer Arthur Kay. Kay is married to actress Nicola Walker and has a son named Harry. He has appeared in various television shows, including Holby City, Midsomer Murders, Spooks, Silent Witness, and Casualty, as well as films such as Wuthering Heights and Shakespeare in Love. Kay is also a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and has performed in stage productions, including A Streetcar Named Desire at the Donmar Warehouse.
Career overview
Barnaby Kay is a British actor with a diverse range of roles in television, stage, and film. He is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and has appeared in numerous productions. Kay's theatre work includes performances in notable plays such as A Streetcar Named Desire at the Donmar Warehouse in 2009 and Orland.
In film and television, Kay has appeared in a variety of roles, including Shakespeare in Love in 1998 and Croupier in the same year. He has also had roles in television series such as Holby City in 2008, Midsomer Murders in 2005, Spooks in 2004, Silent Witness in 2002, and Conspiracy in 2001. Kay's television credits also include Casualty in 1999, Jonathan Creek in 1997, and Minder in 1994.
Kay's acting career spans multiple decades, with a wide range of roles in various mediums. His experience in the Royal Shakespeare Company and his performances in notable plays and films demonstrate his versatility as an actor.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) as Put-Pocket Passenger
- Anatomy of a Scandal (2022) as Detective Sergeant Willis
- The Five (2016) as D.I. Liam Townsend
- Red Tails (2012) as Commanding General Westlake
- Treasure Island (2012) as Tom Morgan
- Public Enemies (2012) as Will
- The Deadfall (2012) as The Previous Occupier
- Without You (2011) as Joe Lipton
- Arn: The Knight Templar (2010) as Riddare
- Wuthering Heights (2009) as Saul
- Wallander (2008) as Lennart Mattson
- Life Line (2007) as Tony
- Doctor Who (2005) as Heidi
- The Government Inspector (2005) as Tom Kelly
- New Tricks (2004) as Ned Hancock
- Serious & Organised (2003) as Oliver Wolcott
- Spooks (2002) as John Fortescue
- The Many Lives of Albert Walker (2002) as Mike Darke
- Conspiracy (2001) as Rudolf Lange
- Eisenstein (2000) as Andrei
- Shakespeare in Love (1998) as Nol
- Croupier (1998) as Car Dealer
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Dr. Osgood
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Adrian Sharp
- Jonathan Creek (1997) as D.C. Spelling
- The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) as SWAT Team Leader
- Oscar and Lucinda (1997) as Wardley-Fish
- Cracker: White Ghost (1996) as Dennis Philby
- The Ghostbusters of East Finchley (1995) as DC Asho
- Prime Suspect (1991) as DC Michael Phillips
- Casualty (1986) as Gareth Mullins
- Minder (1979) as Riley
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Barnaby Kay best known for?
Barnaby Kay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), Anatomy of a Scandal (2022), Red Tails (2012), Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009).
When and where was Barnaby Kay born?
Barnaby Kay was born on April 9, 1969 in St. Pancras, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Barnaby Kay have?
Barnaby Kay has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2023.
What is Barnaby Kay's background in cinema and television?
Barnaby Kay is a British actor born on April 9, 1969, in St. Pancras, London, England, UK. He is the son of actor Richard Kay and the grandson of entertainer Arthur Kay. Kay is married to actress Nicola Walker and has a son named Harry. He has appeared in various television shows, including Holby City, Midsomer Murders...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Prime Suspect (1991) as DC Michael Phillips — aged about 22
- Spooks (2002) as John Fortescue — aged about 33
- Doctor Who (2005) as Heidi — aged about 36
- Jonathan Creek (1997) as D.C. Spelling — aged about 28
- Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) as Put-Pocket Passenger — aged about 54
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Dr. Osgood — aged about 28
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