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 been 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 1941 in Brisbane, Australia. His father was a butcher. Barry also has a sister named Denise.
Before becoming an actor, Barry studied art. He went to the Brisbane Central Technical College. In the 1960s, he worked as a commercial artist. He also drew pictures for fashion magazines. He never went to acting school.
Acting Career
Barry Otto started acting in plays in the 1970s. He performed in amateur theatre groups. These were plays done for fun, not as a job.
He has been in many popular films. Some of his famous movie roles include:
- Doug Hastings in Strictly Ballroom (1992)
- Roy in Cosi (1996)
- Administrator Allsop in Australia (2008)
- Benny McClenahan in The Great Gatsby (2013)
- Percival Almanac in The Dressmaker (2015)
Barry Otto has also used his voice for animated characters. In 2010, he voiced the Echidna in Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. In 2015, he was the voice of Mayor Wilberforce Cranklepot. This character was a goanna in Blinky Bill the Movie.
He has appeared in many television shows too. These include A Country Practice, Murder Call, and Dance Academy. He also performed in many theatre plays.
Personal Life and Family
Barry Otto has three children. His daughter Miranda Otto is also a famous actress. His other daughter, Gracie Otto, is a filmmaker and actress. He also has a son named Eddie. Eddie is a teacher and a cricket coach.
Besides acting, Barry Otto is still an artist. He loves to paint. He often paints pictures of his family members. He has even entered his artwork into the Archibald Prize twice. This is a very important art competition in Australia.
Awards and Recognition
Barry Otto has won awards for his acting. He received an AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. This was for his role in the movie Strictly Ballroom. He was also nominated for awards for his work in Bliss, Cosi, and The More Things Change....
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
