Barry Duffield Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Barry Duffield is an English-born Australian actor, producer, screenwriter, and director best known for his memorable portrayal of the German warrior Lugo in the Starz series Spartacus: Vengeance and Spartacus: War of the Damned.

A versatile performer with a background in bodybuilding and military service, he has built a multifaceted career that spans acting in international television productions, independent filmmaking in New Zealand, and creative work as a novelist and graphic novel author.

Barry Duffield
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Barry Duffield
Born:	February 28, 1962 (age 64 years old)
Place of Birth:	Billingham, England
Nationality:	British-Australian
Height:	1.73 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Duffield
Spouse:	Susan Fleming (m. 1999)
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actor, producer, screenwriter, director
Net Worth:	$1–3 million

Early Life and Education

Barry Duffield was born on February 28, 1962, in Billingham, England. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Duffield, his family later moved to Australia in 1968 or 1969, where they settled in the bauxite mining town of Nhulunbuy in the Northern Territory.

His parents supported his early creative interests, which included experimenting with his father’s 8mm camera to make short films. He attended Woodridge North State School until 1972 and then Nhulunbuy Area School until 1979.

Later, he studied screenwriting and directing at the South Seas Film and Television School in Auckland, New Zealand, graduating with a diploma around 1997–1998. His ethnic background is White British-Australian, and his religious affiliation is Christianity.

Career

Barry Duffield began his career in 1987 with acting work in Darwin and Brisbane, Australia, appearing in productions such as the reality crime series Australia’s Most Wanted and the film No Escape in 1994, which built on his earlier experiences working as a cinema projectionist and serving in the Royal Australian Air Force Police Dog Section.

He relocated to New Zealand, where he took on roles in popular shows including Young Hercules, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and Xena: Warrior Princess, honing his skills in action-oriented and genre television.

His international breakthrough came with the role of Lugo in Spartacus: Vengeance (2012) and Spartacus: War of the Damned (2013), which brought him wider recognition among global audiences, while he continued balancing acting with behind-the-camera work as a director, screenwriter, and producer through his company DreamChaser Productions.

Over the years he has appeared in projects like Field Punishment No. 1 (2014), voiced characters in Yogi Bear (2010), and contributed to Power Rangers series, alongside developing graphic novels such as Deadman’s Land and Tandoori Apocalypse.

Barry Duffield has established himself as a dedicated independent filmmaker and multifaceted talent whose work reflects a passion for storytelling that spans performance, writing, and production, earning him respect within the New Zealand and Australian entertainment scenes while maintaining an active presence through his creative projects and occasional public appearances.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @screenguy
• Facebook Handle: @SpartacusLugo

Personal Life

Barry Duffield, born on February 28, 1962, and now 64 years old, has been married to Susan Fleming, whom he met in 1996 at a gym in Auckland, since September 26, 1999.

The couple resides in Auckland, New Zealand, where they share a life centered around family, creative pursuits, and his ongoing involvement in the entertainment industry. He tends to keep details of his personal relationships and any children relatively private beyond his long-standing marriage.

Filmography

• No Escape (1994)
• Treasure Island Kids: The Monster of Treasure Island (2004)
• Yogi Bear (2010, voice)
• Field Punishment No. 1 (2014)

Net Worth

Barry Duffield has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $3 million, which he has developed through decades of work as an actor in television and film, combined with his efforts as a producer, screenwriter, director, and author of graphic novels and books. His income sources include roles in major series like Spartacus, independent productions via DreamChaser Productions, residuals, and sales from his published creative writing.