Desmond Barrit
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 19, 1944 in Morriston, Swansea, Wales, UK
- Died
- March 26, 2026
- Active Years
- 1984–2021 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 19, 1944 Died Mar 26, 2026 Morriston, Swansea, Wales, UK 19 credits
Biography
Desmond Barrit works in acting. Born October 19, 1944 in Morriston, Swansea, Wales, UK. Died March 26, 2026. Archytele tracks 19 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
It's a Sin
Purcell: The Fairy Queen
Northanger Abbey
In Search of Shakespeare
Young Arthur
Oliver TwistA Christmas Carol
Alice Through the Looking GlassSt. Ives
Midsomer MurdersTrue Tilda
Dalziel and PascoeA Midsummer Night's Dream
Rebecca's DaughtersThe Old Devils
Agatha Christie's PoirotSomewhere to Run
The BillLassiter
Full Filmography
19 titles- It's a Sin (2021) as Timothy Mottram
- Purcell: The Fairy Queen (2009)
- Northanger Abbey (2007) as Mr Allen
- In Search of Shakespeare (2003) as Various
- Young Arthur (2002) as Bullwhit
- Oliver Twist (1999) as Flinders
- A Christmas Carol (1999) as Ghost of Christmas Present
- Alice Through the Looking Glass (1998) as Humpty Dumpty
- St. Ives (1998) as Biggerstaff
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Raymond Clandillon
- True Tilda (1997) as Mr. Mortimer
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Henry Saltcombe
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1996) as Nick Bottom
- Rebecca's Daughters (1992) as Jack Wet
- The Old Devils (1992) as Tarquin Jones
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Samuel Naughton
- Somewhere to Run (1989) as Bus Conductor
- The Bill (1984)
- Lassiter (1984) as Cop 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Desmond Barrit best known for?
Desmond Barrit is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including It's a Sin (2021), Northanger Abbey (2007), Watch My Chops (2003), The Evil Dead (1981).
When and where was Desmond Barrit born?
Desmond Barrit was born on October 19, 1944 in Morriston, Swansea, Wales, UK. They passed away on March 26, 2026.
How many credits does Desmond Barrit have?
Desmond Barrit has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2021.
Desmond Barrit by the numbers
19credits
11films
8TV series
1984–2021active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Samuel Naughton — aged about 44
- It's a Sin (2021) as Timothy Mottram — aged about 76
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Raymond Clandillon — aged about 52
- Northanger Abbey (2007) as Mr Allen — aged about 62
- The Bill (1984) — aged about 39
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Henry Saltcombe — aged about 51
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