Barney Clark (actor)

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Barney Clark
Born
Barney Ivan S. Clark

(1993-06-25) 25 June 1993 (age 30)
Hackney, London, England, United Kingdom
Other namesBarney Clarke
Occupationactor
Years active2001–2010
Known for Oliver Twist

Barney Ivan S. Clark (born 25 June 1993) is an English former actor, best known for his role in the 2005 film, Oliver Twist .

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Early life

Clark began acting in school plays and appeared in the 2001 film Lawless Heart when he was eight. He attended Central Foundation Boys' School in Islington, London, and was in the yellow form.

Career

He successfully auditioned for the title role in the 2005 version of Oliver Twist , directed by Roman Polanski; 800 children had auditioned for the role. The film opened in September 2005 and Clark received positive reviews for his performance although the film was mostly considered a financial and critical disappointment. When he was on the set of Oliver Twist he kept a diary every day.

His later projects included Savage Grace and short film Moog.

Personal life

In 2009, Clark stated he didn't wish to act anymore and would focus on working behind the camera for now.[ citation needed ]

In December 2011, Clark was sentenced to 14 months in prison for violent disorder after a rave he was attending was busted by the police. [1]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001 Lawless Heart James
2003 Foyle's War Tim HowardEpisode: War Games
2004The BriefZak FarmerTwo episodes
2005 Oliver Twist Oliver Twist
2007MoogSebastian Moog short film
Savage Grace Tony at 12
2008 Doctors Michael MorganEpisode: Ready or Not?
2010ChildJacky short film

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  1. "Jail for ravers who attacked police after illegal warehouse party in Enfield (From Enfield Independent)". Enfieldindependent.co.uk. 13 December 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2012.