Barry K. Barnes, born Nelson Barry Mackintosh Barnes on December 27, 1906, was a talented English film and stage actor, whose life was marked by both professional success and personal struggles.
Born and raised in London, Barnes was the son of Horatio Nelson Barnes and Anne Mackintosh Barnes, and it was in his hometown that he would eventually meet his demise on January 12, 1965.
Throughout his acting career, which spanned over a decade, Barnes appeared in a total of sixteen films between 1936 and 1947. One of his most notable roles was that of Sir Percy Blakeney in the 1937 film adaptation of The Scarlet Pimpernel.
However, Barnes' film career was tragically cut short in 1947 due to an undiagnosed illness that he had contracted during World War II. Despite his untimely departure from the silver screen, Barnes continued to work in the entertainment industry, often collaborating with his wife, actress Diana Churchill, on various stage productions.
Together, the couple took West End revivals of The Admirable Crichton and On Approval on profitable tours during the 1940s and 1950s, showcasing their undeniable chemistry and dedication to their craft.
Diana Churchill, the wife of Barry K. Barnes
