Tim Barker
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1947 in Silloth, Cumbria, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1963–2018 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 40 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Tim Barker (Acting).
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/formatting (no asterisks, headings, bullets). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Source [1]: Tim Barker is a male actor. Known credits: 40. Birthday: January 1, 1947. Place of birth: Silloth, Cumbria, England, UK.
Source [2]: Actor. Known for Doctor Who (1963), Twelfth Night, or What You Will (1988), and Calendar Girls (2003). Born in 1947 in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, UK.
Source [3]: British character actor. Notable TV appearances: Doctor Who, Play for Today. Films: Calendar Girls, A Month in the Country.
Source [4]: Disambiguation page (not useful for specific facts about the actor).
Name: Tim Barker.
Profession: British character actor.
Birth Date: January 1, 1947.
Birthplace: Silloth, Cumbria, England, UK (Source 1) or Carlisle, Cumbria, England, UK (Source 2). Note: I should mention both or pick one if they conflict, but usually, in archiving, if two locations are given, I state what is available. However, to be safe and concise, I'll note the birth in Cumbria, England.
Known Credits: 40.
TV Appearances: Doctor Who, Play for Today.
Film Appearances: Calendar Girls, A Month in the Country, Twelfth Night, or What You Will (1988).
Tim Barker is a British character actor born in 1947 in Cumbria, England, UK. According to records, his specific place of birth is listed as Silloth or Carlisle. He has 40 known credits in the industry. His notable television appearances include Doctor Who and Play for Today. Barker's film work includes Calendar Girls, A Month in the Country
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Tim Barker (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]: Tim Barker, Male, Birthday: January 1, 1947, Place of Birth: Silloth, Cumbria, England, UK. Known for Acting. Known credits: 40.
Source [2]: Tim Barker, Actor. Known for Doctor Who (1963), Twelfth Night, or What You Will (1988), and Calendar Girls (2003). Born in 1947 in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, UK.
Source [3]: Tim Barker, British character actor. TV appearances: "Doctor Who" and "Play for Today". Films: "Calendar Girls" and "A Month in the Country".
Source [4]: Disambiguation page (not useful for specific biography).
Name: Tim Barker.
Profession: British character actor.
Birth: 1947 in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, UK (Source 2) or Silloth, Cumbria, England, UK (Source 1). Note: I will mention the birth in Cumbria, England.
Credits: 40 known credits.
TV Appearances: Doctor Who, Play for Today.
Film Appearances: Calendar Girls, A Month in the Country.
Other credits: Twelfth Night, or What You Will (1988).
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Background.
Tim Barker is a British character actor born in 1947 in Cumbria, England. His birthplace is recorded as both Carlisle and Silloth within the county of Cumbria. He has a total of 40 known acting credits.
Paragraph 2: Television and Film Career.
Barker's television work includes appearances in Doctor Who and Play for Today. His filmography features roles in Calendar Girls and A Month in the Country. Additionally, he is known for his work in Twelfth Night, or What You Will, which was released in 1988.
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"Tim Barker is a British character actor born in 1947 in Cumbria, England. His birthplace is recorded as both Carlisle and Silloth within the county of Cumbria. He has a total of 40 known acting credits.
Barker's television work includes appearances in Doctor Who and Play for Today. His filmography features roles in Calendar Girls and A Month in the Country. Additionally, he is known for his work in Twelfth Night, or What You Will, which was released in 1988."
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Problem: I need to reach 180-260 words. The sources are very sparse. I must be careful not to invent details. I can only expand by being more descriptive about the facts provided, but there aren't many.
Wait, the prompt says "Write a 180-260 word career overview". If the sources don't provide enough info to reach 180 words without inventing facts, I have a conflict.
Let's re-examine the sources for any extra details.
Born 1947.
Cumbria, England (Silloth or Carlisle).
40 credits.
Doctor Who (1963).
Twelfth Night, or What You Will (1988).
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Full Filmography
40 titles- Peterloo (2018) as Vicar
- Alter Egos (2012) as Cop (uncredited)
- Calendar Girls (2003) as Holiday Speaker
- Nature Boy (2000) as Mr Wilson
- The Vanishing Man (1997) as Bert
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Helicopter Camera Operator
- Bugs (1995) as Spencer
- The Virgin in the Ice (1995) as Reyner Dutton
- Cadfael (1994) as Reyner Dutton
- Once Upon A Time In The North (1994) as Dale
- Peak Practice (1993) as Bill Hutch
- Heartbeat (1992) as Bill Forbes
- Heartbeat (1992) as Arthur Chiltern
- As Time Goes By (1992) as Ted
- Nice Town (1992) as Harold
- Gone to Seed (1992) as Attendant
- The Bridge (1992) as John
- Dark Season (1991) as Dr Osley
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Cabbie
- The Chief (1990) as Reporter
- No Job for a Lady (1990) as Mr. Webb
- Night Voice (1990) as Donaldson
- Forever Green (1989) as George
- Reunion (1989) as Zimmermann
- Flying in the Branches (1989) as Man at Tube
- Twelfth Night, or What You Will (1988) as Sea Captain/Antonio
- The Storyteller: Sapsorrow (1988) as Minister
- Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol (1988) as Harold V
- A Month in the Country (1987) as Mossop
- Pack of Lies (1987) as Telephone Man
- Coast to Coast (1987) as Lakeland Pub Landlord
- The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ (1985) as Postman
- Who, Sir? Me, Sir? (1985) as Foggerty
- Morons from Outer Space (1985) as Mathematician
- A Crack in the Ice (1985) as Prisoner
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) as German Soldier
- Home Sweet Home (1982) as Harold
- Minder (1979) as Wilf
- Play for Today (1970) as Harold
- Doctor Who (1963) as Harold V.
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tim Barker best known for?
Tim Barker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Peterloo (2018), Calendar Girls (2003), Ben 10: Alien Swarm (2009), Dalziel and Pascoe (1996).
When and where was Tim Barker born?
Tim Barker was born on January 1, 1947 in Silloth, Cumbria, England, UK.
How many credits does Tim Barker have?
Tim Barker has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2018.
What is Tim Barker's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Tim Barker (Acting). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/formatting (no asterisks, headings, bullets). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Tim Barker is a male actor. Known cr...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Cabbie — aged about 43
- Doctor Who (1963) as Harold V. — aged about 16
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) as German Soldier — aged about 37
- Cadfael (1994) as Reyner Dutton — aged about 47
- As Time Goes By (1992) as Ted — aged about 45
- Heartbeat (1992) as Bill Forbes — aged about 45
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