Barry Otto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barry Otto
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Otto at the Spot Festival in March 2012
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| Born | 1941 (age 83–84) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
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| Children | 3, including Miranda and Gracie Otto |
Barry Otto (born in 1941) is a well-known Australian actor. He has appeared in many movies, TV shows, and plays. He is famous for his roles in films like Strictly Ballroom and The Great Gatsby.
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Early Life and Art
Barry Otto was born in Brisbane, Australia, in 1941. His father was a butcher. Barry also has a sister named Denise. Before he became an actor, he studied art at the Brisbane Central Technical College. In the 1960s, he worked as an artist, creating commercial art and fashion illustrations. He never went to acting school, but he learned by doing!
Acting Career Highlights
Barry Otto started acting in plays in the 1970s. He soon moved into film and television. He is known for playing interesting characters.
Famous Movie Roles
Barry Otto has been in many popular films. Some of his most memorable roles include:
- Doug Hastings in Strictly Ballroom (1992), a fun movie about dancing.
- Roy in Cosi (1996), a comedy about a play put on by people in a mental hospital.
- Administrator Allsop in Australia (2008), a big adventure movie.
- Benny McClenahan in The Great Gatsby (2013), a colorful film set in the 1920s.
- He also used his voice for animated characters, like Mayor Wilberforce Cranklepot in Blinky Bill the Movie (2015).
Television and Theatre Work
Besides movies, Barry Otto has acted in many TV series and specials. He has also performed in numerous theatre productions. He has worked with famous theatre companies like the Nimrod Theatre Company and the Sydney Theatre Company. His theatre roles include characters in plays like Twelfth Night, The Tempest, and Uncle Vanya.
Personal Life and Family
Barry Otto has three children. His daughters, Miranda Otto and Gracie Otto, are also actors and filmmakers. His son, Eddie, is a teacher and cricket coach.
Barry Otto is also a talented artist. He enjoys painting, especially portraits of his family. He has even entered his paintings into the famous Archibald Prize art competition more than once.
In 2018, Barry Otto was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Awards and Recognition
Barry Otto has received awards for his acting. He won an AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Strictly Ballroom. He was also nominated for AACTA Awards for his work in Bliss, Cosi, and The More Things Change....
You can find Barry Otto's name on a special plaque at the Australian Film Walk of Fame in Sydney. This shows how much he is respected in the Australian film industry.
Images for kids
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Barry Otto with Australian actress Deborah Mailman in 2012
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See also
In Spanish: Barry Otto para niños
