Simon Barry
Canadian writer, director, producer (b. 1966)
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Simon Barry (born 25 September 1966) is a Canadian screenwriter, film producer, director and television producer.
25 September 1966
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| Born | Simon Davis Barry 25 September 1966 London, UK |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia[1] |
| Occupations | film and television producer, writer, director |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Career
Barry is best known for his work on the Canadian sci-fi series Continuum (2012–2015). In 2013, building on his track record on Continuum, he joined Stephen Hegyes as co-founders of Reality Distortion Field, a Vancouver-based production company that develops original content for sci-fi, horror, and fantasy genres.[2]
Through Reality Distortion Field, Barry is show-runner and executive producer for the Netflix fantasy series Warrior Nun (2020).[3]
In May 2024, Barry was reported to be showrunner for a live-action English TV series adaptation of the manga Kakegurui, which will be titled Bet.[4]
Filmography
Feature credits
| Year | Film | Writer | Producer | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Falling | Yes | No | No |
| 2000 | The Art of War[5] | Yes | No | No |
| 2011 | Hamlet | No | Yes | No |
Television credits
| Year | Show | Writer | Producer | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015 | Continuum | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016–2021 | Van Helsing | Yes | Yes | Yes | [6] |
| 2017 | Ghost Wars | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2017–2018 | Bad Blood | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2017–2019 | Creeped Out | No | No | No | Executive creative consultant[7] |
| 2020–2022 | Warrior Nun | Yes | Yes | Yes | Executive producer and showrunner[3] |
| 2025–present | Bet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Executive producer and showrunner[4] |
