Barney Clark

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 purple 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.

Legal issues In December 2011, Clark was sentenced to 14 months in prison for violent disorder after a December 2010 rave he was attending was shut down by the police.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2001 Lawless Heart James 2003 Foyle's War Tim Howard Episode: War Games 2004 The Brief Zak Farmer Two episodes 2005 Oliver Twist Oliver Twist 2007 Moog Sebastian Moog short film Savage Grace Tony at 12 2008 Doctors Michael Morgan Episode: Ready or Not? 2010 Child Jacky short film