Barret Oliver

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Barret Oliver
Born
Barret Spencer Oliver

(1973-08-24) August 24, 1973 (age 50)
Occupation(s)Former child actor, photographer
Years active1981–1989
Awards Saturn Award 1986

Barret Spencer Oliver (born August 24, 1973) is an American photographer and a former child actor. He is best known for his role as Bastian Balthazar Bux in the film adaptation of Michael Ende's novel The Neverending Story , followed by roles in D.A.R.Y.L. , Cocoon , and Cocoon: The Return .

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Career

Oliver had minor roles in television and film, until starring as Bastian in the 1984 movie The NeverEnding Story . Subsequently, he was cast as the lead in Tim Burton's short film Frankenweenie [1] and as the cyborg "Daryl" in the 1985 film D.A.R.Y.L. , a part for which he won a Saturn Award. [2]

His last role in a feature film was Willie Saravian in Paul Bartel's 1989 ensemble comedy Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills . [3]

Later Oliver became a printer and photographer, specializing in nineteenth-century processes such as collodion and Woodburytype. His work has been displayed in museum and gallery exhibitions and used in films. In 2007, his book A History of the Woodburytype was published by Carl Mautz Publishing. [4]

Personal life

Oliver was a member of Scientology, but his current affiliation is unclear. [5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1982 Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again Child In SupermarketFilm debut
Kiss Me Goodbye Little Boy
The Circle FamilyQ.P.Television Movie
1983 Uncommon Valor Kid #2
1984 The NeverEnding Story Bastian
Invitation to Hell Robbie Winslow
Frankenweenie Victor Frankenstein Short Film
1985 D.A.R.Y.L. Daryl Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor
Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture
Cocoon David
1986 Spot Marks the X Ken MillerTelevision Movie
1987 The Secret Garden Dickon SowerbyTelevision Movie
1988 Cocoon: The Return David
1989 Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills Willie SaravianFinal film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1981 The Incredible Hulk Jimmy the KidEpisode: "Veteran"
1982 Knight Rider BuddyEpisode: "Knight of the Phoenix - Part 1 & 2"
1983 Love, Sidney UnknownEpisode: "Surprise Party"
1984 Lottery! UnknownEpisode: "San Diego - Bingo!"
Highway to Heaven Arthur NealyEpisode: "To Touch the Moon"
Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Young Guest Actor in a Television Series
Finder of Lost Loves Matthew PowellEpisode: "Portraits"
1986 The Twilight Zone GeorgieEpisode: "Gramma"
1987 Tall Tales & Legends Hendrick Van TasselEpisode: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
1988 Hooperman AnthonyEpisode: "Me and Mr. Magoo"

Awards and nominations

YearAwardWorkCategoryResult
1983 Young Artist Award The Circle FamilyBest Young Actor in a Television SpecialNominated [6]
1985 Highway to Heaven Best Young Actor - Guest in a Television SeriesNominated [7]
The NeverEnding Story Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical, Comedy, Adventure or DramaNominated [7]
1986 D.A.R.Y.L. Best Starring Performance by a Young Actor - Motion PictureNominated [8]
Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor Best Performance by a Younger ActorWon [9]

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