Roger Barclay, an accomplished British actor, has appeared in many movies with Rowan Sebastian Atkinson, known as Mr. Bean.
Barclay is an actor and producer who has played many diverse roles in different movies and has been credited as one.
Highlights
- Roger Barclay played his first movie, Pride and Prejudice, written by Jane Austen in 1995.
- Initially, Roger Barclay was not involved in acting and was trained for the Army at Sandhurst Military Academy.
- Roger Barclay celebrates his birthday on 18 August and seems to be in his early 50s.
Barclay has played many different supporting roles in movies but has gained the respect of many in his significant roles in Johnny English, A Spy Among Friends, Starve Acre, Birds of Prey, and many more.
Moreover, Roger started his acting career in 1995 in the popular movie Pride and Prejudice, which was based on Jane Austen’s second novel.
Furthermore, Roger gained popularity from his role in Secret Diary of a Call Girl, for which he was nominated for best-supporting actor.
Roger Barclay’s Rise From Military To Acting Career
Roger Barclay was initially trained for the Army at Sandhurst Military Academy and did not pursue an acting career.
However, that was before he won an acting scholarship to the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
He worked on both sides of the Atlantic and was accepted as an Emmy Academy winner after his nomination for his role in ‘Secret Diary of a Call Girl.’
Additionally, he has worked with many national theatre companies and teaches drama at Cranfield University.
Barclay is one of only two actors who has played multiple roles in the Johnny English Franchise and one of three to appear in more than one film.
Similarly, his other notable television shows include Andor, A Very British Sex Scandal, Fooling Hitler, Dark Side, and many more.
In addition to his acting career, he has also produced The Undertaker, starring Paul McGann and Tara Fitzgerald.
Roger is very popular with his fans, who have created a separate fan page where they wish him a happy birthday.
Barclay celebrates his birthday on August 18, and from his looks, it is estimated that he is in his early 50s.
Additional Information
- Barclay is involved in charity work for the homelessness campaign group Shelter and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
- The actor has a towering height of 6’1.
- His net worth is around $2 million, mostly due to his acting and production work.
