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Paul Barber

Paul Barber

Actor · Born March 18, 1951 (75) · Liverpool, United Kingdom

Paul Barber is an actor, known for The Full Monty (1997), Formula 51 (2001) and The Long Good Friday (1980).

Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 18, 1951 (75)
From
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Works as
Actor
Titles
27 on MovieCove · 88 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Up 17% in 30 days

What are Paul Barber's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 33rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 27th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
30%
Self
21%
Society
21%
Morality
14%
Power
8%
Survival
6%
Community5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 7 · Serious 1 · Dark 3

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 9 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 6 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 7 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 6 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Mentor
2 of 5
Ally
2 of 5
Trickster
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
6
Tense
5
Dread
4
Hopeful
3
Joyful
4
Other
13

How their films linger

Feel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Paul Barber's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 27 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on BritBox (11).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Paul Barber's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

88 credits, 27 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Baby in the Basket(2025)

    as Amos

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Elicit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Adam

  • The One Note Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Florist

  • The Full Monty(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Barrington 'Horse' Mitchell

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Love Without Walls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Spiceman

  • Renegades(2022)

    as Harris

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Small Hand (Ghost Story)(2019)

    as Thierry

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Denmark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Kirk's Dad

  • A Very British Christmas(2019)

    as Paul

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Home from Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 6 episodes · as Fieldhouse

  • Gloves Off (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Albert

  • One Night in Istanbul(2014)

    as Gerry

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Magnificent Eleven(2013)

    as Trainer

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • The Pugilist's Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Jimmy Gotts

  • The Dumping Ground (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as George

  • Sinbad(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • The Turtle & the Nightingale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Liam's Dad

  • Death in Paradise(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain Jack

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • White Van Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Hooky Pete

  • Going Postal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dave Pins

  • Moving On(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Geoff

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Caught in a Trap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Donald

  • The Invisibles(2008)

    Show 6 episodes · as Young Nick

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Liverpool Nativity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Landlord at Dr Duncans

  • The Slammer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as The Balloonatic

  • Dead Man's Cards (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Paul

  • The Street(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as 1st Patient

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Green Green Grass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Denzil

  • The Crust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Grandad Fred

  • The Virgin of Liverpool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Winston Churchill

  • Mad Dogs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Jimmy Joyce

  • Nice Guy Eddie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Big Dawn

  • Formula 51(2001)

    as Frederick

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Babyfather (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Landlord

  • Wild About Harry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Prof. Simmington

  • Doctors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Gary Alan · as Ned Heath

  • Harbour Lights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Cordell Johnson

  • Holby City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Sean Meacher

  • Riot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Narrator

  • The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Adderley

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • The Full Monty(1997)

    as Barrington "Horse" Mitchell

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Dalziel and Pascoe(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · as Clive Griffin

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Drew Carey Show(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul Barber

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Priest(1994)

    as Charlie

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Security guard

  • 99-1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Bobby Fletcher

  • U.F.O.(1993)

    as Doctor Who (voice)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Cracker(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Ian McVerry

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Rik Mayall Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Security Guard

  • Only Fools & Horses - Miami Twice - The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Denzil

  • Alive and Kicking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Earl Preston

  • Taking the Floor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Security Guard

  • Needle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Drugs Counsellor

  • Chancer(1990)

    Show 13 episodes · as Gerald

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • All Change (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 6 episodes · as Driver

  • Screen One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Earl Preston

  • Casualty(1986)

    Show 7 episodes · as Carl Meyers · as Cliff Sidwell · as Ernest Maxwell · as Mungo · as Taylor Blair · as William Paynter

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • ScreenPlay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Drugs Counsellor

  • Boon(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Angus

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • The Brothers McGregor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 26 episodes · as Wesley McGregor

  • Screen Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlie

  • The Front Line (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 6 episodes · as Malcolm

  • The Bill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Abe Fellowes · as Ted

  • Charlie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as 2nd Electrician

  • The Terence Davies Trilogy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Taggart(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Jimmy McEnvoy

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Brookside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 9 episodes · as Greg Salter

  • Boys from the Blackstuff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 5 episodes · as Scotty

  • Muck and Brass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Louis Delano

  • Only Fools and Horses(1981)

    Show 4 episodes · as Denzil Tulser

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Chinese Detective (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Ned

  • Madonna and Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • The Long Good Friday(1980)

    as Erroll

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Cribb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as George Williams

  • Minder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Willie Reynolds

  • To the Manor Born (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Mackenzie McLeod

  • Porridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Morgan

  • Mixed Blessings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Man in Robe

  • Gangsters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 6 episodes · as Malleson

  • I Didn't Know You Cared (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 13 episodes · as Louis St John

  • Gangsters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Malleson

  • Lucky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Sam ‘Lucky’ Ubootu

  • Crown Court (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 3 episodes · as Lennie Jackson

  • Play for Today (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Malleson

  • ITV Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam 'Lucky' Ubootu

  • Z-Cars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Gambler

  • Coronation Street(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Nelson

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows

  • Dog & Bull (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 88 titles, 87 of them dated from 1960 to 2025; peak year 1996.

Biggest box office

The Full Monty (1997)

$258M worldwide

Highest rated

The Long Good Friday (1980)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

The Full Monty (2023)

Film career

19602025

Peak 1996 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1979Screen debut· Porridge

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting88 of 88: 88 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score48th

By decade

1960s3 · acting1970s10 · acting1980s20 · acting1990s18 · acting2000s16 · acting2010s14 · acting2020s6 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Paul Barber's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 33rd percentile, the median of all 11; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 22nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

22ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 27 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 27 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

The Magnificent Eleven (2013)

95th percentile spread · 58% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Only Fools and Horses (1981)

Midcredits 97th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 57/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 31. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Paul Barber's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 80 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 57 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 73 · intenseMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 71 · intenseMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 49 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Paul Barber work with?

People who share at least 2 of Paul Barber's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Robert Carlyle shares the most, 4.

Writers

Actors

Producers