He was natural Christopher Jonathan Barrie around Hannover, West Germany, and grew higher around Northern Ireland. When dropping away from Brighton Polytechnic, he began his TV career as a sports personality impersonator on The David Essex Showcase. Additionally to swimming Arnold Rimmer, he is besides illustrious for his role when leisure centre manager, Gordon Brittas within TV's The Brittas Empire.

Chris Barrie is the just member of the Red Dwarf cast world health organization was thought to become "legit" (or even the rattling actor) by original Kryten actor, David Ross.

More roles include: Many voice impersonations for Spitting Image Gary Prince around A Prince Among Men Ambassador/Revolutionary inside Blackadder the Third episode "Nob and Nobility" Hilary a Butler within picture show Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) and Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) Doubting Thomas around the little series of UK TV adverts for Anglican Windows. Gordon Brittas in The Brittas Empire (Broadcast from 1991 to 199Seven in BBC1, a indicate run 7 series creating 52 episodes) A voice of Captain Smollett in The Legends of Treasure Island. A Dozen" mix of the Frankie Goes to Hollywood song The Power Of Love features Chris Barrie's aping DJ Mike Read's banning of the single Relax.

His interests include dogs, vintage motorcycles and collecting fast cars. He released a video called ''Chris Barrie's Motoring Wheelnuts'', a showcase for his personal car collection.