Ben Barrington

Actor · born 14 January 1977

Ben Barrington (born January 14, 1977, New Zealand) is a New Zealand actor best known for his decade-long portrayal of Dr. Drew McCaskill on Shortland Street and as the lovable Norse god Olaf Johnson in The Almighty Johnsons. Standing 6'4" (193 cm), he has built a versatile career spanning theatre, television, and international film productions over more than two decades.

Early Life & Training

Where to start: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002).

As actor 3

Eruption (2009) poster

Eruption

2009 · 6.7/10

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) poster

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

2005 · 7.1/10

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) poster

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002 · 8.4/10

Absolute Cinema

TV shows 4

Celebrity Treasure Island (2019) poster

Celebrity Treasure Island

TV · 2019

The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014) poster

The Brokenwood Mysteries

TV · 2014 · 7.6/10

The Almighty Johnsons (2011) poster

The Almighty Johnsons

TV · 2011 · 7.5/10

Shortland Street (1992) poster

Shortland Street

TV · 1992 · 5.3/10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Ben Barrington movie?

By viewer score, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) at 8.4/10.

What are Ben Barrington’s most popular movies?

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

How many movies has Ben Barrington made?

3 films on TMDB, 3 as actor.