Rik Barnett

Rik Barnett (born 20 March 1990) is an English actor, and the 2010 winner of the best supporting actor award from Ibiza International Film Festival, for his work in Rebels Without a Clue.

Life and career Barnett was born in Macclesfield, England, the son of Deborah, a chef, and Peter, who has his own building company. Rik Barnett attended City College Manchester formerly 'The Shena Simon Performing Arts School' in Manchester, where he earned distinctions in acting. working alongside such actors as Doctor Who's John Leeson. It was his work in this film that earned him the Best Supporting Actor award at Ibiza International Film Festival, some of the former recipients of this award have been Enrique Murciano and Alfred Molina. Actress Jacqueline Bisset who was Jury President along with Carlos Bardem presented the award.

Rebels Without A Clue was also nominated for Best UK Feature at Raindance Film Festival, showing at Apollo Cinema: Piccadilly Circus, and was screened during Cannes Film Festival.

One reviewer reported that Barnett's performance was "glorious to watch",

In 2013 Barnett worked alongside filmmaker Jonathan Sheldon on the "Fifty Shades of Grey Gardens" spoof for Funny or Die Currently he is working on his own play 'Bosie'.

Barnett uses swimming to manage stress, to focus and to learn his lines.

List of credits Films Year Title Role Notes 2013 Romney: 2012 Narrator United States Thunk Enterprises 2010 Rebels Without A Clue Mark Independent UK 2011 Bird MattUCLA School of Theater, Film and Television 2010 HART LawrenceEaling Studios

Theatre

Radio and commercial

New Media