Barry Jackson facts for kids
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Barry Jackson
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| Born | 29 March 1938 Birmingham, England
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| Died | 5 December 2013 (aged 75) London, England
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| Alma mater | LAMDA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–2013 |
Barry Jackson was an English actor who appeared in many movies and TV shows. He was born on March 29, 1938, in Birmingham, England. Barry Jackson passed away on December 5, 2013, at the age of 75.
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Acting Career of Barry Jackson
Barry Jackson had a long and successful career in acting. He worked in films, on stage, and in many television series. He started acting in 1956 and continued until 2013.
Barry Jackson's Film Roles
Barry Jackson acted in several films during his career. Some of his movie roles included parts in Ryan's Daughter, Barry Lyndon, and Wimbledon. These films showed his talent on the big screen.
Barry Jackson's Television Appearances
Barry Jackson was very well known for his work on television. He appeared in many popular British TV shows. Some of these included Z-Cars, Coronation Street, All Creatures Great and Small, and Midsomer Murders. He also had roles in The Bill, Casualty, and Holby City.
Barry Jackson in Doctor Who
A notable part of Barry Jackson's TV career was his appearances in Doctor Who. He played different characters in the original series. He was in the stories The Romans and Mission to the Unknown. The episode Mission to the Unknown was a special introduction to The Daleks' Master Plan. Later, he played a character named "Drax" in the Fourth Doctor story The Armageddon Factor. Drax was an old school friend of the Doctor.
Later Life and Passing
Barry Jackson continued acting for many years. He passed away in London, England, on December 5, 2013. He was 75 years old at the time of his death.
