Phil Barney
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 2, 1957 in Annaba, Algeria
- Active Years
- 1976–2025 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 17 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Phil Barney (Acting).
Task: Write a factual identity profile.
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Name: Phil Barney (also known as Philippe Baranès).
Birth Date: February 2, 1957.
Birth Place: Annaba, Algeria (also described as Bône, Constantine, France, now Annaba, Algeria).
Gender: Male.
Profession: Singer-songwriter, actor, voice actor (dubbing).
Acting Credits: Bee Movie (2007) (voice actor/dubbing), Le nombril du monde (1993), Stars 80, la suite (2017).
Musical Success: "Un Enfant de toi" (1987) was a number three hit in November 1987. Other singles include "Avec qui tu vis", "Tellement je pense à toi", "Il est parti", "Loin de tes bras", and "Marre d'être seul".
Musical Style: Pop ballads with romantic themes.
Phil Barney, also known as Philippe Baranès, is a male singer-songwriter and actor born on February 2, 1957, in Annaba, Algeria. His acting credits include the 1993 film Le nombril du monde and Stars 80, la suite (2017). He is also recognized as a voice actor for dubbing in Bee Movie (2007). As a musician, he achieved success with his 1987 single Un Enfant de toi, which reached number three on the French Singles Chart in November 1987. His other singles include Avec qui tu vis, Tellement je pense à toi, Il est parti, Loin de tes bras, and Marre d'
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Phil Barney (Acting).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 7: Focus on "Acting" as requested.
Source [1]: Known for Acting. 17 known credits.
Source [2]: Voice Actor - Dubbing: Bee Movie. Known for Bee Movie (2007), Le nombril du monde (1993), and Stars 80, la suite (2017). Born Feb 2, 1957 in Bône, Constantine, France [now Annaba, Algeria].
Source [3]: Mentions recording guitar demos, first 45 rpm "Marre d'être seul" had little success. (Music focus, but relevant to career context).
Source [4]: General bio link.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Context.
Phil Barney, born Philippe Baranès on February 2, 1957, in Annaba, Algeria (formerly Bône, Constantine, France), is an actor and singer-songwriter. While his musical career included the 1987 single Un Enfant de toi, he has also established a presence in film and voice acting.
Paragraph 2: Acting Credits.
In the field of acting, Barney has seventeen known credits. His work includes roles in Le nombril du monde, released in 1993, and Stars 80, la suite, released in 2017. Additionally, he has worked as a voice actor in dubbing, specifically for the 2007 film Bee Movie.
Draft 1 Word Count Check:
"Phil Barney, born Philippe Baranès on February 2, 1957, in Annaba, Algeria (formerly Bône, Constantine, France), is an actor and singer-songwriter. While his musical career included the 1987 single Un Enfant de toi, he has also established a presence in film and voice acting. In the field of acting, Barney has seventeen known credits. His work includes roles in Le nombril du monde, released in 1993, and Stars 80, la suite, released in 2017. Additionally, he has worked as a voice actor in dubbing, specifically for the 2007 film Bee Movie."
Word count: ~100 words. This is too short. I need to expand using the provided facts without inventing anything.
Expanding with provided facts:
I need to incorporate more details from the synopsis about his music if it helps reach the word count, though the prompt asks for a "career overview of Phil Barney (Acting)". However, the prompt says "career overview of Phil Barney (Acting)" but the source material covers both. If I strictly focus on acting, I might struggle to hit 180 words because the acting facts are sparse.
Let's re-read the prompt: "Write a 180-260 word career overview of Phil Barney (Acting) in 2-3 short paragraphs."
Wait: If the source material only has a few acting credits, I cannot reach 180 words without repeating myself or including the music facts. The prompt says "career overview of Phil Barney (Acting)", but usually, in these types of tasks, a "career overview" of a person includes their known professional history. If I only talk about acting, I will fail the word count. If I include the music, I am providing a broader overview.
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Full Filmography
17 titles- Stars 80 vs Stars 90, la grande battle (2025) as Self - Guest
- Stars 80 encore ! (2023) as Self
- Stars 80, la suite (2017) as Phil Barney
- La Story du rap français : 30 Ans de succès (2017) as Self
- Stars 80 - Triomphe (2017) as Self
- Nos plus belles années 80 : La Compil ! (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Le Nombril du monde (1993) as Max
- Stars 90 (1990) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
- Téléthon (1987) as Self
- 40° à l'ombre (1987) as Self
- La Chance aux chansons (1984) as Self
- Chocolat Show (1984) as Présentation
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Phil Barney best known for?
Phil Barney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vivement dimanche (1998), Sacrée soirée (1987), Le monde est à vous (1987), Téléthon (1987).
When and where was Phil Barney born?
Phil Barney was born on February 2, 1957 in Annaba, Algeria.
How many credits does Phil Barney have?
Phil Barney has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2025.
What is Phil Barney's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Phil Barney (Acting). Task: Write a factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word count: 90-130 words. No pr...
Phil Barney by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 25
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self — aged about 19
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self — aged about 30
- Téléthon (1987) as Self — aged about 30
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self — aged about 41
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self — aged about 30
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