Ry Barrett
Biography
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Source [1]: Ry Barrett (TMDB). Known for acting. 46 credits. Gender: Male. Place of birth: Canada.
Source [2]: Ry Barrett (ČSFD.cz). (No specific content provided in text, just the header).
Synopsis:
Career began as lead in 2004 Alliance/Lions Gate horror-comedy 'Desperate Souls'.
Followed by Lions Gate release 'Psycho Ward'.
Genre festival favorites: 'Dead Genesis' and 'If A Tree Falls'.
Played central character in psychological thriller 'Neverlost' (Anchor Bay CAN/GEG U.S.).
Received critical commendation for 'Neverlost'.
Won 2011 Toronto International Film and Video Award (TIFVA) for Best Actor in a Feature for 'Neverlost'.
Lost 50lbs for the role in 'Neverlost'.
Name: Ry Barrett (also known as Ryan Barrett).
Origin: Canada.
Career start: 2004 in 'Desperate Souls' (horror-comedy, Alliance/Lions Gate).
Other films: 'Psycho Ward' (Lions Gate), 'Dead Genesis', 'If A Tree Falls'.
Key role: Central character in 'Neverlost' (psychological thriller, Anchor Bay CAN/GEG U.S.).
Award: 2011 Toronto International Film and Video Award (TIFVA)
Career overview
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
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Source [1] (TMDB):
Name: Ry Barrett (also known as Ryan Barrett).
Gender: Male.
Place of Birth: Canada.
Known Credits: 46.
Acting: Known for acting.
Source [2] (ČSFD.cz): No specific details provided in the snippet, just a general link description.
Synopsis (TMDB Bio):
Career start: Lead character in 'Desperate Souls' (2004, Alliance/Lions Gate horror-comedy).
Other Lions Gate release: 'Psycho Ward'.
Genre festival favorites: 'Dead Genesis' and 'If A Tree Falls'.
Role: Central character in psychological thriller 'Neverlost' (Anchor Bay CAN/GEG U.S.).
Award: 2011 Toronto International Film and Video Award (TIFVA) for Best Actor in a Feature for 'Neverlost'.
Physical change: Lost 50lbs for the role in 'Neverlost'.
Paragraph 1: Early Career and Notable Films.
Ry Barrett, also known as Ryan Barrett, is a Canadian actor with 46 known credits. He began his career as the lead character in the 2004 horror-comedy Desperate Souls, which was released by Alliance and Lions Gate. Following this, he appeared in the Lions Gate release Psycho Ward. His work also includes the genre festival titles Dead Genesis and If A Tree Falls.
Paragraph 2: Neverlost and Recognition.
Barrett played the central character in the psychological thriller Neverlost, a production by Anchor Bay CAN/GEG U.S. For his performance in Neverlost, he received critical commendation and won a 2011 Toronto International Film and Video Award (TIFVA) for Best Actor in a Feature. To better suit the requirements of the character in Neverlost, Barrett lost 50lbs.
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"Ry Barrett, also known as Ryan Barrett, is a Canadian actor with 46 known credits. He began his career as the lead character in the 2004 horror-comedy Desperate Souls, which was released by Alliance and Lions Gate. Following this, he appeared in the Lions Gate release Psycho Ward. His work also includes the genre festival titles Dead Genesis and If A Tree Falls.
Barrett played the central character in the psychological thriller Neverlost, a production by Anchor Bay CAN/GEG U.S. For his performance in Neverlost, he received critical commendation and won a 2011 Toronto International Film and Video Award (TIFVA) for Best Actor in a Feature. To better suit the requirements of the character in Neverlost, Barrett lost 50lbs."
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Ry Barrett, who is also known as Ryan Barrett, is a Canadian actor with 46 known credits. He began his professional career in the role of the lead character in the 200
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Full Filmography
47 titles- In a Violent Nature: Part 2 (2026) as Johnny
- Kylgor in the Grisly Abyss (2026) as Captain Sharr (voice)
- Passenger Jet (2025) as Lucas
- The Last Anniversary (2025) as Binky
- In a Violent Nature (2024) as Johnny
- Cheat (2024) as Chris Ellison
- Massacre at Femur Creek (2024) as Jason Dunphy
- The Hyperborean (2023) as Rex Cameron
- Dangerous Rumors (2023) as Joe
- Cult Hero (2022) as Dale Domazar
- The Final Ride (2021) as Jimmy Pitman
- Beyond the Chamber of Terror (2021) as Lennox
- Open Your Eyes (2021)
- Don't Click (2020) as Tom
- Still the Water (2020) as Jordie MacAulay
- Twisted Pieces (2020) as Jake Panov
- To Hell with Harvey (2019) as Motel Man
- Lifechanger (2018) as Richard
- Deadsight (2018) as Gator
- The Hoard (2018) as Caleb Black
- The Heretics (2017) as Thomas
- Art of Obsession (2017) as Kennedy Sait
- The Good Samaritan (2017) as Man
- Death on Scenic Drive (2017) as Dallas
- Inspiration (2016)
- The Demolisher (2015) as Bruce
- Save Yourself (2015) as Christoph Sauter
- In The House of Flies (2014) as Mr. Arm
- The Drownsman (2014) as Sebastian Donner
- Ejecta (2014) as Agent Higgins
- Monkey in the Middle (2014) as Alan Gallagher
- It's a Zoo in Here (2014) as Alan
- Kingdom Come (2014) as Sam Becker
- Dead Rush (2013) as David (voice)
- Lively (2013) as Daniel Lively
- Antisocial (2013) as Chad Wilson
- Dead All Night (2013) as Gavin Green
- Love Never Dies (2012) as Ace Merrill (as Ryan Barrett)
- Route of Acceptance (2012) as Cory
- Abolition (2011) as Carl
- Kill (2011) as Richard
- Dead Genesis (2010) as Danny
- Neverlost (2010) as Josh Higgins
- If a Tree Falls (2010) as Brad Carpenter
- If a Tree Falls (2010) Writer
- Psycho Ward (2007) as Ken (as Ryan Barrett)
- Desperate Souls (2005)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ry Barrett best known for?
Ry Barrett is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cult Hero (2022), The Drownsman (2014), L'Île Aux Enfants (1974).
When and where was Ry Barrett born?
Ry Barrett was born in Canada .
How many credits does Ry Barrett have?
Ry Barrett has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.
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