Roger Barnes began his professional career in 1974 with a television commercial and a few minor parts, marking the start of an impressive list of guest appearances in both film and television, with over 90 television commercials under his belt.
Roger has had principal roles in several films, including Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989),Relentless: Mind of a Killer (1993),Panic in the Skies (1996),I Still Dream of Jeannie (1991),Bridal Fever (2008),Road Rage (1999),Deadlocked: Escape from Zone 14 (1995),and Firefight (2003). He has also made guest appearances on various television series, such as Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2002),Da Vinci's Inquest (1998),Mysterious Ways (2000),The Sentinel (1996),Viper (1994),Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996),The Outer Limits (1995),Odyssey 5 (2002),21 Jump Street (1987),and MacGyver (1985).
In addition to his on-screen work, Roger has had a successful stage career, making his directing debut with the production of Lettice and Lovage for the Driftwood Players, and also appearing as a French Canadian Senator in the debut production of A Celibate Season in Vancouver. He has also given a dramatic reading of The Gospel according to St. Mark in Vancouver.
Roger has shared his expertise in acting for film and television by teaching workshops for four years while in Vancouver. At 18, he obtained his Pilot's License, and at 21, he received his Auto Racing License, which has proved useful in his career, particularly in stunt driving.
As a dual Canadian and British citizen, Roger is well-positioned to explore work opportunities in Britain and Europe, and is currently based in Toronto.
