Clive Barker
Biography
Clive Barker is an English author, film director, and visual artist. He was born on October 5, 1952, in Liverpool, England, UK. Barker is known for his work in fantasy and horror fiction. He co-founded the theatrical troupe The Dog Company in 1978. Barker's fiction has been adapted into motion pictures, including the Hellraiser and Candyman series. He has written many novels and other works, with a total of 68 known credits. Barker's work has been recognized for its dark fantasy and horror elements, with notable films such as Hellraiser, Candyman, and This Is Horror.
Career overview
Clive Barker is a renowned English author, known for his work in both fantasy and horror fiction. He came to prominence in the mid-1980s with a series of short stories that established him as a leading young horror writer. Barker has since written many novels and other works, which have been adapted into motion pictures.
Barker's fiction has been notable for its dark and often visceral themes, as well as its exploration of the human psyche. His writing has been widely praised for its originality and its ability to push the boundaries of the horror genre. Barker's work has been adapted into several film series, including Hellraiser and Candyman, which have become cult classics.
Barker's career as a writer spans multiple mediums, including novels, short stories, and screenplays. He has written numerous novels and collections of short stories, many of which have been adapted into films. Barker's writing has been widely acclaimed and has helped to establish him as a leading figure in the horror and fantasy genres.
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Full Filmography
96 titles- Night of the Zoopocalypse (2025) Original Concept
- Night of the Zoopocalypse (2025) Executive Producer
- The Dark Fantastic (2025) as Self
- Hellraiser (2022) Producer
- Hellraiser (2022) Characters
- Hellraiser (2022) Book
- Candyman (2021) Short Story
- Books of Blood (2020) Executive Producer
- Books of Blood (2020) Book
- Hellbound Laments (2020) Story
- Hellraiser: Judgment (2018) Characters
- Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Hellraiser: Revelations (2011) Characters
- Book of Blood (2009) Producer
- Book of Blood (2009) Short Story
- Dread (2009) Producer
- Dread (2009) Short Story
- Hellraiser: Deader – Winter's Lament (2009) Characters
- Clive Barker: The Man Behind the Myth (2009)
- The Midnight Meat Train (2008) Producer
- The Midnight Meat Train (2008) Short Story
- Valerie on the Stairs (2006) Story
- The Plague (2006) Producer
- Teddy Scares (2006) as Edwin Morose (voice)
- Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) as Self
- Haeckel's Tale (2006) Writer
- Hellraiser: Prophecy (2006) Characters
- Hellraiser: Deader (2005) Characters
- Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005) Characters
- Ringers: Lord of the Fans (2005) as Self
- The Making of 'Psycho' (2005) as Self
- 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004) as Self
- No More Souls (2004) Characters
- Fangoria: Blood Drive (2004) as Himself / DVD Extras
- Clive Barker: Raising Hell (2004) as Self
- Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos (2004) as Self
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002) Characters
- Saint Sinner (2002) Executive Producer
- Saint Sinner (2002) Story
- Hellraiser: Inferno (2000) Characters
- Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999) Characters
- The Road to 'Dracula' (1999) as Self
- The World of Gods and Monsters: A Journey with James Whale (1999) as Self - Narrator
- She's Alive! Creating 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1999) as Self
- Gods and Monsters (1998) Executive Producer
- Quicksilver Highway (1997) as Anesthesiologist
- Quicksilver Highway (1997) Short Story
- Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror (1997) as Self -- Host
- Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror (1997) Creator
- Barn of the Blood Llama (1997) as Himself
- Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996) Executive Producer
- Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996) Characters
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) Executive Producer
- Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) Short Story
- Lord of Illusions (1995) Director
- Lord of Illusions (1995) Producer
- Lord of Illusions (1995) Writer
- Lord of Illusions (1995) Short Story
- Candyman (1992) Short Story
- Candyman (1992) Executive Producer
- Sleepwalkers (1992) as Forensic Tech
- Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) Executive Producer
- Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) Characters
- Clive Barker: The Art of Horror (1992) as Self
- Fear in the Dark (1991) as Self
- Bride of Weekend of Horrors (1991) as Self
- Nightbreed (1990) Screenplay
- Nightbreed (1990) Novel
- Nightbreed (1990) Director
- Horror Cafe (1990) as Self
- Prisoners of Gravity (1989) as Self
- Stephen King's World of Horror (1989) as Self
- Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) Story
- Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) Executive Producer
- Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) Characters
- Hellraiser (1987) Director
- Hellraiser (1987) Writer
- Hellraiser (1987) Animation
- Hellraiser (1987) Novel
- The Yattering And Jack (1987) Writer
- Rawhead Rex (1986) Screenplay
- Stephen King's World of Horror (1986) as Self
- Underworld (1985) Screenplay
- Underworld (1985) Story
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) Writer
- The Forbidden (1978)
- The Forbidden (1978) Director
- The Forbidden (1978) Writer
- Salome (1973)
- Salome (1973) Director
- Salome (1973) Writer
- Jacqueline Ess Story
- The Entwined Writer
- The Thief of Always Novel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Clive Barker best known for?
Clive Barker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Night of the Zoopocalypse (2025), Night of the Zoopocalypse (2025), Hellraiser (2022), Hellraiser (2022).
When and where was Clive Barker born?
Clive Barker was born on October 5, 1952 in Liverpool, England, UK.
How many credits does Clive Barker have?
Clive Barker has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2025.
What is Clive Barker's background in cinema and television?
Clive Barker is an English author, film director, and visual artist. He was born on October 5, 1952, in Liverpool, England, UK. Barker is known for his work in fantasy and horror fiction. He co-founded the theatrical troupe The Dog Company in 1978. Barker's fiction has been adapted into motion pictures, including the H...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self — aged about 50
- Sleepwalkers (1992) as Forensic Tech — aged about 39
- Prisoners of Gravity (1989) as Self — aged about 36
- Salome (1973) — aged about 20
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