Barret Oliver - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 24, 1973 |
|---|---|
| Age | 52 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Barret Oliver's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Starring as Bastian Balthazar Bux in 'The NeverEnding Story' (1984) |
Intro
Barret Oliver is an American former child actor best known for his leading role as Bastian Balthazar Bux in the fantasy film 'The NeverEnding Story' (1984). He earned further recognition for his performances in movies such as 'D.A.R.Y.L.' (1985) and 'Cocoon' (1985), before leaving acting and focusing on photography.
Early Life & Background
Barret Oliver was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He began acting at a young age, starting with television appearances before gaining prominence as a child star in the 1980s.
Career Highlights
- Lead role as Bastian in 'The NeverEnding Story' (1984)
- Starred as the title character in 'D.A.R.Y.L.' (1985)
- Appeared in 'Cocoon' (1985) and its sequel 'Cocoon: The Return' (1988)
- Worked as a professional photographer after retiring from acting
Trivia
- After his acting career, Barret Oliver became a successful photographer, specializing in nineteenth-century photographic processes such as collodion and woodburytype.
- He authored the book 'A History of the Woodburytype', showcasing his expertise in historical photographic techniques.
FAQs
People also ask
Barret Oliver is 52 years old.
Barret Oliver was born the 24 August 1973.
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 24th, 1973, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 24th, 1973 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Brother Louie by Stories
- #1 UK song: I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter
- Popular movie: The Sting directed by George Roy Hill
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