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Barry Ratcliffe

Barry Ratcliffe

Acting

Biography

Barry Ratcliffe is an award winning actor best known as "Hollywood's Auctioneer" and as Don Foushee on the hit TV series "Outsiders". Other notable characters include Lenox Bidlow on M. Night Shyamalan's "Servant", city councilman Jason Tyler on the Lifetime drama "Army Wives", as well as recreating the cowardly lion for the feature film "Dorothy and the Witches of Oz" and the Starz miniseries "The Witches of Oz". His wide range spans from comedy to drama on such shows as "Hollywood" on Netflix, "Bluff City Law" with Jimmie Smits, "Fresh off the Boat" with Constance Wu, "General Hospital", "The Inspectors", "Manhunt: Deadly Games", "P-Valley", "Enemy Within", "Nashville", "Person of Interest", "House of Cards", Tyler Perry's "The Haves and The Have Nots", "White Collar", "Brothers and Sisters", and many more. His film resume is equally extensive from his latest "Elvis from Outer Space", the Nicholas Sparks film "The Longest Ride", "Juanita" with Alfre Woodard, "Masterminds" with Zach Galifianakis and Owen Wilson, Seth MacFarlane's "Ted 2" with Liam Neeson and Mark Wahlberg, to an assorted collection of wide ranging memorable characters. Born and raised on a farm in the mountains of Virginia, Barry Ratcliffe is the youngest of 7 among 5 boys and 2 girls. In high school, Barry was active in sports, politics, and performance arts. Upon graduating, he completed a course at Carolina School of Broadcasting, a 2 year degree in engineering from Virginia Western, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from prestigious Radford University in Journalism and Theatre. While attending Radford, he performed in plays, hosted a television show, was President of the Student Body for 2 years, Chairman of 4 activity organizations, host for the Miss Radford Pageant for 2 years, active in sports, as well as worked a full time job managing the athletic facilities on campus. After earning a degree at Radford, Barry compiled an extensive resume in corporate America and in the entertainment field. His eclectic experience includes life guarding at the beach, managing a state water park, Manager and National Corporate Trainer for Roger Penske, Manager for Hertz Car Rental at their largest revenue location in the world, 13 state Area Manager for Budget Truck Rental, Sales Manager for 65 million dollars Sun Microsystems National Sales Group, and Business Development Manager for the California Drug free Workplace Programs. He is also a licensed financial advisor helping individuals and those in the entertainment industry. His goals are simple. To be the best performer he can be, whether it is as a great character actor in dramatic or comedic roles, or as a stand up, entertaining with his intelligent, and insightful commentary on today's events.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for Juanita
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Juanita

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Juanita
Charlie
Poster for Go For Broke 2
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Go For Broke 2

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Go For Broke 2
Mr. Hooter
Poster for Trinket Box
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Trinket Box

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Trinket Box
James Davis
Poster for The 9/11 Commission Report
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The 9/11 Commission Report

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The 9/11 Commission Report
George
Poster for The Penny Dreadful Picture Show
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The Penny Dreadful Picture Show

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The Penny Dreadful Picture Show
Billy Jack
Poster for Dog Tags
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Dog Tags

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Dog Tags
Uncle Sam
Poster for Call Her King
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Call Her King

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Call Her King
Sam
Poster for Mad World
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Mad World

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Mad World
Mr. Bunch
Poster for Masterminds
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Masterminds

5.8(1.9K)
Masterminds
Corrections Officer
Poster for House on Rodeo Gulch
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House on Rodeo Gulch

House on Rodeo Gulch
Sheriff Taylor

Production

Poster for Legend of the Red Reaper
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Legend of the Red Reaper

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Legend of the Red Reaper
Associate Producer
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VIViD

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VIViD
Thanks
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Pocahauntus

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Pocahauntus
Writer
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Pocahauntus

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Pocahauntus
Associate Producer
DogwoodMOVIE
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Dogwood

Dogwood
Associate Producer

Gallery

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