Barret Oliver Biography

Barret Oliver is renown for his work on The NeverEnding Story (1984), Cocoon (1985) as well as D.A.R.Y.L. (1985). He was born on 24 August 1973 in Los Angeles, California, the USA as Barret Spencer Oliver.

Barret Oliver Age

Oliver was born on 24 August 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Barret Oliver Height

Oliver stands tall at a height of 5 feet 7 inches or 1.76 m.

Barret Oliver Family

Oliver was born to his parents Kathy Oliver (mother) and Kent Oliver (father) alongside his two older brothers. His father was a well known interior designer in Los Angeles and also has some contacts in the entertainment industry. Oliver graduated from Emporia State University.
Barret continued with his education at the Los Feliz School’ in Los Angeles while auditioning for roles. He performed in a number of auditions and had his mom act as his manager.

Barret Oliver Wife

Oliver has not disclosed his marital status to the public. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and we shall update this section as soon as the information is available.

Oliver Photography

Barret is a renown photographer and a former child actor. He starred in two ‘Cocoon’ films and then exited the acting scene to concentrate on his photography career.

Barret Oliver Now, Today

Oliver now teaches photography in Los Angeles through classes as well as workshops.

Oliver Actor

Oliver played minor roles in television as well as a film until starring as Bastian in the year 1984 movie The NeverEnding Story. He was cast as the lead in Tim Burton’s short film Frankenweenie as well as the android “Daryl” in the year 1985 film D.A.R.Y.L.
He performed his final role in a feature film as Willie Saravian in Paul Bartel’s 1989 ensemble comedy Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills before becoming printer and photographer.

Barret Spencer Oliver Daryl

Oliver was cast as the android “Daryl” in the year 1985 film D.A.R.Y.L. and won a Saturn Award. He starred in the film ‘Cocoon’ which is a science-fiction fantasy, featured him in the role of David.’ The film was directed by Ron Howard. The film was a major critical as well as commercial success.

What happened to Oliver

Barret is now a Photography teacher in California. He is one of the last disciples of the 19th Century “Wet Plate” photo technique. He currently holds workshops and demonstrations about the craft and has even written articles on the subject.

Barret Oliver Movies

• The NeverEnding Story 1984
• D.A.R.Y.L. 1985
• Cocoon 1985
• Cocoon: The Return 1988
• Frankenweenie (Short) 1984
• Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills 198
• Invitation to Hell 1984
• Jekyll and Hyde… Together Again 1982
• Uncommon Valor 1983
• The Secret Garden 1987
• Kiss Me Goodbye 1982
• Spot Marks the X 1986
• The Circle Family Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix Zámotek

Barret Oliver Net Worth

Oliver is approximated to have a net worth of $400,000.