Barry Hickey, a multifaceted individual known professionally as Barry James Hickey, has had a remarkable career spanning numerous roles, including stage and screen actor, novelist, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, director, and producer.
Born on the south side of Chicago, as one of nine siblings, Hickey's early years were marked by his involvement in stage acting, with notable performances in productions such as Oedipus Rex, Jubilee, Six Characters in Search of an Author, Oklahoma, and I Do-I Do, among others.
In addition to his stage work, Hickey was also the lead singer in Outer Drive, a Rock & Roll band based in Chicago, and The Acapulco Road Show, a touring country group in Colorado.
As he entered his late twenties, Hickey relocated to Hollywood, where he began to focus on his film career, starring in a handful of movies before expanding his skills into screenwriting, directing, and producing.
Throughout his career, Hickey has also worked as an executive assistant to studio heads at prominent organizations such as Disney, Hollywood Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, and CBS Television.
In recent years, Hickey has made a significant impact in the Indian film industry, starring in the Chollywood film Kaadal Oor Aalayam.
In the past decade, Hickey has written an impressive eight novels, solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile individual with a wide range of creative pursuits.
