Billy Barratt

Billy Barratt
Born2006/2007 (age 18–19)
London, England
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
MotherCarolyn Owlett
RelativesShakin' Stevens (grandfather)

Billy Barratt (born 2006 or 2007) is an English actor. He became the youngest winner of the International Emmy Award for Best Actor at the age of 13 for his role in the television film Responsible Child (2019). His films since include Bring Her Back (2025). On television, he is known for his roles in the Apple TV series Invasion (2021–present) and the ITV series Gone (2026).

Early life and education

Billy Barratt was born in the Brixton area of London, the son of record engineer Dean James Barratt and singer and actress Carolyn Owlett and the paternal grandson of Welsh singer Shakin' Stevens.

He attended Sylvia Young Theatre School from the age of 11.

Career

Barratt made his film debut in To Dream (2016) and later played a street urchin in Mary Poppins Returns (2018).

He starred as Ray in Responsible Child (2019), for which he became the youngest winner of the International Emmy Award for Best Actor at the age of 13.

In June 2026, he was cast as Nathan Prescott in Life Is Strange, a television adaptation of the adventure game series. In September 2026, it was announced that Barratt had been cast as Tom Riddle in the second season of the Harry Potter television adaptation.

Filmography

Film

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2016 To Dream Young Luke
2018 Mary Poppins Returns Street urchin
2019 Blinded by the Light Young Matt
2022 The Other Me Niazi
2023 Crater Dylan
2024 My Spy: The Eternal City Ryan Kerr
Kraven the Hunter Young Dmitri Smerdyakov
2025 Bring Her Back Andy
2026 Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead Young Neb
TBA The Chaperones † Post-production

Television

Key
† Denotes television productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Mr Selfridge Ralph Selfridge 4 episodes
2017 The White Princess Prince Arthur 4 episodes
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming Gil Television film
2018 The Alienist Ted Roosevelt Jr. Episode: "Castle in the Sky"
2019 Responsible Child Ray Television film
A Christmas Carol Young Scrooge 1 episode
2021–present Invasion Caspar Morrow Main role
2026 Gone Dylan Sedgwick Main role
TBA Life Is Strange † Nathan Prescott Main role
Harry Potter † Tom Riddle Guest role (season 2)

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Billy Barratt: Responsible Child star 'honoured' by International Emmys win". BBC News. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  2. ↑ Arsenault, Bridget (18 November 2021). "Good News for Kids! A British toddler masters the unicycle; Billy Barratt takes TV by storm; and a four-year-old climbs the Rocky Mountains". Air Mail Pilot.
  3. ↑ Payne, Aisha (27 November 2020). "Schoolboy is youngest winner of International Emmy – Eastlondonlines". eastlondonlines.co.uk.
  4. ↑ Ritman, Alex (3 March 2026). "Bring Her Back Star Billy Barratt Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  5. ↑ "Responsible Child: Who is in the cast for the new BBC drama about a child on trial for murder? | inews". inews.co.uk. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  6. ↑ "Responsible Child: Can a 10-year-old be a cold-blooded murderer?". BBC News. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  7. ↑ "South London teenager becomes youngest ever winner of an International EMMY". 24 December 2020. Archived from the original on 24 December 2020.
  8. 1 2 Otterson, Joe (2 June 2026). "Life Is Strange TV Series Casts Billy Barratt, Emily Carey, Esther McGregor, Faly Rakotohavana, Mia Isaac (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 2 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  9. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (4 September 2026). "'Harry Potter' Finds Its New Ginny Weasley, Casts Tom Riddle & Dobby Roles In HBO Series Season 2". Variety. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  10. ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (27 January 2022). "Norman Lear and Brent Miller Partner with Juan Pablo Di Pace to Launch For Another Time – Film News in Brief". Variety. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  11. ↑ Grobar, Matt (22 February 2023). "Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman & More Returning For My Spy Sequel At Prime Video; Anna Faris, Craig Robinson & Flula Borg Among New Additions". Deadline. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  12. ↑ Sudario, Erielle (3 July 2024). "Here's Where the Talk to Me Directors Are Filming Their Next Horror Movie". Collider. Valnet Inc. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024.