Chris Barnicoat

Actor, Fight Director and Producer

Saint Austell, United Kingdom

Member Since:
May 2016

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About Chris

Chris was born in 1972 In Truro, Cornwall, Uk He grew up in the small village of Mylor and went to school in nearby Penryn, His favorite subjects at school were Drama and History. In later life he combined his two loves by getting involved in various Re-enactment groups where he learned he also had a love of historical combat. In 2015 he had the opportunity to act and co produce in his first short film "Trial by Fire" Directed by Tim Seyfert, this short fan film made him realize that the time had come to follow his dream of acting and he proceeded to get involved in more short films such as Ollie Chater's "The Highwayman" , Jake Mc Brides "We Are" He then landed the role of Cynric TheSaxon Chieftain in The Feature Film Mordred as well as the job of Fight coordinator on the film.
Chris is working on an episode of the BBC's "The Coroner and will be involved in the epic mini series "The White Princess" and will also be playing an outlaw biker in the exciting upcoming 90 minute pilot episode "Allegiance Of Brothers" A Gritty Tale Of Outlaw Bikers.
Chris still lives in Cornwall with his partner Jaxx Tourell and continues to work as a producer as well as well as fight choreographer alongside his acting career with many interesting projects in the pipeline.

Unique traits: Skilled Swordsman, Axeman and trained in the use of a crossbow as well as basic horse riding skills and unarmed combat

Gender:
Male

Height:
6' 1"

Body type:
Heavyset

Hair:
Shoulder Length

Hair color:
Brown

Eyes:
Hazel

Ethnicity:
Caucasian

Certifications

Photos

Action shot by Stephen Oxborrow taken during the fight rehearsal for the film "Trial By Fire"

Photo by Jonathan Wilson from the set Of The Highwayman

Photo by Eric Jedwab Of Polmartin Riding from the set Of The Highwayman

Videos

Credits

Excalibur Rising (2016 - 2017)
Film by Anthony Smith (Action) Actor: Saxon warrior A re-imagining of the Arthurian legend centered around Arthur's illegitimate son Owain who must learn to take up his father's mantle as king.
The Cloud Catcher (2016)
Film (short) by Hannah French Sula's Dad Sula, 11, is deaf and mute. She lives on an island in a place called The Clouded Hemisphere - no one here has ever seen the sky behind the clouds - not the sun, the moon or the stars in the night sky. Wanting to prove that it does exist, Sula goes on a journey to catch the clouds and find the sky.
We Are (2016)
Film (short) by Jake McBride The Spokesman Within a dystopian earth, philosophy has regimented society and created severe consequences for those who refuse to conform.
The Highwayman (2016)
Film (short) by Ollie Chater (History) The Highwayman A short film based on the poem 'The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes. A Falmouth University production.
Oxen (2016)
Film (short) by Henry Crisp (History) Einarr (Viking Warrior) Set on The Holy Island of Lindisfarne at the end of the 8th century, an old monk by the name of Mannix has fled from the first of the Viking raids with his accomplice Karina, the wife of a wealthy landowner. Desperate to return to his monastery in Jarrow, Mannix is faced with a moral dilemma as Karina is left severely wounded. Torn between two choices, Mannix must choose. Either abandon Karina, return to Jarrow and follow God's will or stay with her and await the fate of advancing Vikings.
Mordred (2016)
Film by Laura Jay (History) Cynric (Saxon Chieftan) "Mordred", is a dark Arthurian drama, telling the legends from the point of view of Arthur's much vilified illegitimate son, set in the 6th Century, drawing heavily from very early sources, including the Annales Cambriae, the Welsh Triads, the Mabinogion, and local legends in Devon & Cornwall, as well as more recent medieval sources. This drama is set in the 530s, against the backdrop of the Saxon invasions, heavily influenced by Celtic legends, Druidic traditions, and the earliest tales of Arthur, and his followers.
Nurofen Web Commercial (2016)
Commercial by Kode Media Biker
Mordred (2016)
Film by Lara Jay (History) Fight Co-ordinator & Historical Advisor "Mordred", is a dark Arthurian drama, telling the legends from the point of view of Arthur's much vilified illegitimate son, set in the 6th Century, drawing heavily from very early sources, including the Annales Cambriae, the Welsh Triads, the Mabinogion, and local legends in Devon & Cornwall, as well as more recent medieval sources. This drama is set in the 530s, against the backdrop of the Saxon invasions, heavily influenced by Celtic legends, Druidic traditions, and the earliest tales of Arthur, and his followers.
For What Its Worth (2016)
Film (short) by Andrew Early (History) Viking Warrior / Captain Of The Guard Fleeing from defeat on the battlefield, a small group of survivors are pursued by the oppressive Elves who have become curious with the humans determination and a chest they are carrying.
Penitent (2016)
Film (War) Actor Add a Plot »
Valhalla (2016)
Film by Stephen Oxborrow (Adventure and Short) Actor: Jamie Add a Plot »
The Lost Viking (2016)
Film by Tornado Films / Emmet Cummins (Adventure and History) Brunn (Skulds Man)
The Boot (2016)
Film (short) Actor: Antoine
Grave Goods (2016)
Film (short) Actor: Ghost Viking
O.s.d (2016)
by Dan Griffin Actor: Chatur
Stand Up To Cancer (Pledge) (2016)
Commercial by Nonsense London/Will Savage Actor: Biker
Channel 50 (2016)
Film (short) by Connor Brown Actor: The Veiwer
Prisoners (2016)
Film (short) by Gorton / Dogbite Actor: Lead Prisoner
Trial By Fire (2015)
Film (short) by Sleep Thief Productions / Tim Seyfert Ajax (American Outlaw Biker) Fan Film Set In The D.C Comic Book Universe
Trial By Fire (2015)
Film (short) by Sleep Theif Pictures / Tim Seyfert (Adventure) Co producer Fan Film Set In The D.C Comic Book Universe