Curry Barker
Biography
Curry Barker is an American filmmaker, comedian, actor, and YouTuber born on September 22, 1999, in Mobile, Alabama. He is recognized for his work in digital media and independent film production. Barker gained prominence as a co-creator of the sketch comedy YouTube channel titled that is a bad idea, which he developed alongside Cooper Tomlinson. Throughout his career, he has established himself as a creative force in both short-form online content and feature-length horror cinema. With a background spanning various facets of production, he continues to build his professional portfolio within the entertainment industry. His work is characterized by his involvement in writing and directing projects that explore genre-based storytelling.
Career overview
Curry Barker has established a career as a filmmaker with a focus on directing and writing. He is widely recognized for his collaborative efforts on the YouTube platform, specifically through the sketch comedy channel that is a bad idea, which he co-founded with Cooper Tomlinson. This venture served as a significant platform for his early creative output and established his presence in the digital comedy space.
Transitioning into feature filmmaking, Barker has directed and written projects within the horror genre. His directorial filmography includes the 2024 horror film Milk and Serial and the 2025 horror film Obsession. These projects demonstrate his shift from short-form sketch comedy to long-form narrative storytelling. Across his professional history, Barker has maintained a consistent output, accumulating 11 known credits in the industry. His career trajectory reflects a blend of internet-based content creation and traditional independent film production, highlighting his versatility as a writer and director.
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- Obsession (2026) as Customer Service Representative (voice) (uncredited)
- Obsession (2026) Director
- Obsession (2026) Writer
- Obsession (2026) Editor
- Haley's Brain (2025) Assistant Editor
- Haley's Brain (2025) Sound Designer
- B-Side: For Taylor (2023) as Luke
- The Chair (2022) Producer
- The Chair (2022) Music
- The Chair (2022) Director
- The Chair (2022) Writer
- The Chair (2022) Editor
- Moxie (2021) as Student (uncredited)
- This Is Us (2016) Other
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Joey
- Anything but Ghosts as Mouse
- Anything but Ghosts Director
- Anything but Ghosts Writer
- Anything but Ghosts Executive Producer
- Anything but Ghosts Editor
- Untitled Texas Chainsaw Massacre Film Director
- Untitled Texas Chainsaw Massacre Film Writer
- Don't Say the Party's Over Editor
- Untitled Curry Barker Film Director
- Untitled Curry Barker Film Writer
- Untitled Curry Barker Film Producer