Barry Otto
Barry Otto (* 1941 in Brisbane , Queensland ) is an Australian actor .
Barry Otto is active on the theater stage as well as in film and television. His portrayal of Doug Hastings in the dance film Strictly Ballroom - Dancing Against All Rules by director Baz Luhrmann brought him the 1992 AFI Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He received nominations in later years for performances in Bliss , Cosi and The More Things Change .
Although Barry Otto is better known as an actor, he also has a recognized role as a painter. He has exhibited his oil paintings on canvas in various Australian galleries, including the prestigious Andrew Crawford Gallery in Paddington , Sydney .
Barry Otto is the father of Australian actresses Gracie Otto and Miranda Otto and the father-in-law of actor Peter O'Brien .
Filmography (selection)
- 1977: Benny Hill Down Under
- 1982: Norman Loves Rose
- 1987: Vietnam (Vietnam)
- 1989: The Punisher
- 1992: Strictly Ballroom - Those who dance against all rules (Strictly Ballroom)
- 1996: Cosi
- 1997: Oscar and Lucinda (Oscar and Lucinda)
- 1997: Mr. Nice Guy
- 2001: Invincible (Invincible)
- 2002: The Visitor
- 2004: An Italian Wedding (Love's Brother)
- 2007: Rogue (Rogue)
- 2008: In a Pig's Eye
- 2008: Newcastle
- 2008: $ 9.99
- 2008: Australia (Australia)
- 2009: Schadenfreude
- 2010: Legend of the Guardians (Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole) as the voice of Echidna
- 2010: South Solitary
- 2013: The Great Gatsby
- 2013: Dance Academy - Dance your dream! ( Dance Academy , TV series)
Web links
- Barry Otto in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Otto, Barry |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1941 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Brisbane |