Simon Barry
Canadian screenwriter and TV producer
About Simon Barry
Born 1966. Simon Barry is a Canadian screenwriter, executive producer, television producer, television director and film director.
Simon Barry (born 25 September 1966) is a Canadian screenwriter, film producer, director and television producer.
Career Barry is best known for his work on the Canadian sci-fi series Continuum (2012–2015). In 2013, building on his track record on Continuum, he joined Stephen Hegyes as co-founders of Reality Distortion Field, a Vancouver-based production company that develops original content for sci-fi, horror, and fantasy genres.
Through Reality Distortion Field, Barry is show-runner and executive producer for the Netflix fantasy series Warrior Nun (2020).
In May 2024, Barry was reported to be showrunner for a live-action English TV series adaptation of the manga Kakegurui, which will be titled Bet.
Filmography
Feature credits Year Film Writer Producer Director 1998 The Falling 2000The Art of War 2011 Hamlet
Television credits Year Show Writer Producer Director Notes 2012–2015 Continuum 2016–2021 Van Helsing 2017 Ghost Wars 2017–2018 Bad Blood 2017–2019 Creeped Out Executive creative consultant 2020–2022 Warrior Nun Executive producer and showrunner 2025–present Bet Executive producer and showrunner
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Who is Simon Barry?
Canadian screenwriter and TV producer
When was Simon Barry born?
Simon Barry was born on 25 September 1966 in London.
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Simon Barry is a screenwriter, executive producer, television producer, television director and film director.
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Simon Barry is Canadian.
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