Barney Clark (actor) explained

Barney Clark
Birth Date:1993 6, df=y
Birth Place:Hackney, London, England, United Kingdom
Occupation:actor
Birthname:Barney Ivan S. Clark
Othername:Barney Clarke
Yearsactive:2001–2010
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.

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.

Legal issues

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

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Lawless HeartJames
2003Foyle's WarTim HowardEpisode: War Games
2004The BriefZak FarmerTwo episodes
2005Oliver TwistOliver Twist
Rowspan=22007MoogSebastian Moog
Savage GraceTony at 12
2008DoctorsMichael MorganEpisode: Ready or Not?
2010ChildJacky

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jail for ravers who attacked police after illegal warehouse party in Enfield (From Enfield Independent) . Enfieldindependent.co.uk . 2011-12-13 . 2012-02-04.