Barry Creyton

Barry Creyton (born 1939, Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian actor and playwright. Creyton began his professional career in radio and revue in Melbourne, Australia and became well known in Sydney starring in and writing popular comedy-melodramas at the Music Hall theatre-restaurant in Neutral Bay.

Barry Creyton
Born1939 (age 84–85)
Brisbane, Queensland,Australia
EducationBrisbane State High School
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • playwright/dramatist
  • writer
  • composer
  • television screenwriter
  • director
Years active1957 – present
Known forThe Mavis Bramston Show (TV series)
RelativesWilliam Hoskins (great-grandfather)

He gained national prominence in 1964–66, as one of the original stars and writers of the topical comedy revue TV series The Mavis Bramston Show.

Creyton also spent time in the United Kingdom, where he appeared in British comedy television series including Doctor in the House. Following his return to Australia, he appeared in television series such as The Sullivans and Carson's Law.

Creyton has been a theatre performer since 1957, usually appearing alongside fellow performer Noeline Brown; his stage work has included theatrical versions of Don's Party and The Naked Vicar Show. Creyton now works in the United States.

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