Barry Andrews (born 1944) is a British actor best known for his work in horror films such as ''

Dracula Has Risen from the Grave ''Dracula Has Risen from the Grave'' is a 1968 British supernatural horror film directed by Freddie Francis and produced by Hammer Film Productions. It is the fourth entry in Hammer's ''Dracula'' series, and the third to feature Christopher Lee ...

'' (1968) and ''

The Blood on Satan's Claw ''The Blood on Satan's Claw'' is a 1971 British supernatural horror film directed by Piers Haggard and starring Patrick Wymark, Linda Hayden, and Barry Andrews. Set in early 18th-century England, it follows the residents of a rural village w ...

'' (1970). He also played the lead role of Jon Pigeon in the sex comedy ''

I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight ''I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight'' is a 1976 British comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath and starring Barry Andrews, James Booth and Sally Faulkner. Cast * Barry Andrews as Jon Pigeon * James Booth as S.J. Nutbrown * Sally Faulkner as Che ...

'' (1975). Andrews also appeared in the 1979 ''

Doctor Who ''Doctor Who'' is a British science fiction television series broadcast by the BBC since 1963. The series depicts the adventures of a Time Lord called the Doctor, an extraterrestrial being who appears to be human. The Doctor explores the u ...

'' serial, ''

Nightmare of Eden ''Nightmare of Eden'' is the fourth serial of the 17th season of the British science fiction television series ''Doctor Who'', which was first broadcast in four weekly parts on BBC1 from 24 November to 15 December 1979. The serial is set on th ...

'' as a secret agent. His other films have included small roles in movies such as ''

Revenge Revenge is committing a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance, be it real or perceived. Francis Bacon described revenge as a kind of "wild justice" that "does... offend the law ndputteth the law out of office." Pr ...

'' (1971), ''

Rentadick ''Rentadick'' is a 1972 British comedy film, directed by Jim Clark (film editor), Jim Clark and starring James Booth, Richard Briers, Julie Ege, Ronald Fraser (actor), Ronald Fraser and Donald Sinden. It is a spoof spy/detective picture, the pl ...

'' (1972), '' The Spy Who Loved Me'' (1977), and ''

North Sea Hijack ''North Sea Hijack'' (released as ''ffolkes'' outside the UK and as ''Assault Force'' on US TV) is a 1980 British adventure film starring Roger Moore, Lea Brodie, James Mason, Anthony Perkins and Michael Parks. It was directed by Andrew V. McLa ...

'' (1979).

Personal life

In 1993, his son, Eyjolfur (then 17) was sentenced to life imprisonment for shooting and murdering a legal clerk with a sawn-off shotgun during a robbery at a newsagent's when he handed over 26p. However, in 2001, his sentence was reduced due to forgiveness from the victim's family and good progress he'd made in prison, making him eligible for parole the following year.Family's mercy wins killer cut in sentence
, ''Evening Standard'', 26 October 2001 (pg.23)

Filmography

*''

'' (1968) - Paul *''

'' (1971) - Sergeant *''

'' (1971) - Ralph Gower *''

'' (1972) - Policeman * ''

'' (1976) - Jon Pigeon *'' The Spy Who Loved Me'' (1977) - Lieutenant, AWEO (Asst. Weapon Engineering Officer) (HMS Ranger Crewman) *''

'' (1979) - Truck Driver (uncredited)

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