Julian Barratt

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Julian Barratt Pettifer (born 4 May 1968) is an English comedian, actor, musician, and record producer.

As a comedian and comic actor, he is known for his use of surreal humour and black comedy.

During the 2000s he was part of The Mighty Boosh comedy troupe alongside comedy partner Noel Fielding. Born in Leeds, Barratt was educated at the University of Reading.

With Fielding, he established the Mighty Boosh.

Together, they produced a 2001 radio series, The Boosh, for BBC Radio London.

This was followed by a television series, The Mighty Boosh, comprising three seasons for BBC 3 from 2004 to 2007.

The show generated a cult fan following and won a variety of awards. Alongside Fielding, he has starred in Unnatural Acts, Nathan Barley and Garth Marenghi's Darkplace.

Barrett also co-wrote and starred in the 2017 film Mindhorn.

He currently stars in the critically acclaimed Channel 4 black-humour sitcom Flowers.

Early life

Barratt was born Julian Barratt Pettifer on 4 May 1968 in Leeds, West Yorkshire. He adopted his middle name as his surname to distinguish himself from reporter Julian Pettifer. He attended the University of Reading.

Personal life

Barratt is in a relationship with comedian Julia Davis. Their twin sons, Arthur and Walter, were born on 25 June 2007. In 2010, they performed together in a production of Chekhov's The Bear for Sky Arts 2 and in Sally4Ever, which Davis also wrote and directed. Barratt is known to be shy, quiet and self-deprecating. Unlike his comedy partner Noel Fielding, he prefers not to appear on comedy quiz shows or make similar public appearances, stating that he would rather "stay at home with a good book".

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Career

In the comedy film The Mighty Boosh, Howard Moon replaces Noel Fielding's Vince Noir. Howard describes himself as a "jazz maverick" and claims to be a multitalented intellectual, but he is actually unsuccessful in his literary and romantic ventures. He is unpopular with several of the characters, including Mrs. Gideon (who never forgets his name), Bob Fossil (who often uses Howard as a puppet for his bizarre schemes), and Bollo (who often mistook him for entirely). Barratt produced all of the music for the film, which includes a mix of genres such as rap, heavy metal, and psychedelic rock.

Barratt has appeared in other dramas, most notably with his Mighty Boosh partner Noel Fielding. Dan Ashcroft, a struggling magazine writer, appeared in Channel 4 media satire Nathan Barley, and he appeared in the Channel 4 media satire Asylum, alongside Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson (who wrote and appeared in Spaced). Brian Topp in Space was created for Barratt, but Mark Heap followed him later. In How Not to Live Your Life, Barratt played Jackson, a singer. For Metz alcopop's "Freelance Scientist" commercial, he appeared. In Garth Marenghi's Darkplace spoof horror film The Padre, he appeared as The Padre. Along with Fielding, he appeared in (and was a writer for) the 1998 sketch show Unnatural Acts. Barratt was one half of an experimental comedy pair named "The Pod" with friend Tim Hope, in which they referred to themselves as a "Cyberdance Collective" before this. During this time, he appeared in the 2001 film Lucky Break.

Barratt made his directorial debut for Warp Films with theatre producer Dan Jemmett. In a Norfolk seaside town, curtains are tied. It's a dark comedic movie about a Punch and Judy guy. Barratt produced his first music video for Tanlines' album "All of Me" in 2012. On several commercials, including More Th>n Car, House and Pet insurance, and the Directgov advert, he can be heard as the voiceover. He appeared in Noel Fielding's "Blue Song" music video alongside Noel Fielding, Nick Frost, and Michael Smiley. Barratt appeared in Little Crackers, a Sky Comedy parody. Satan's Hoof, a 15-minute film based on his teen band, was written and directed. Heathcliff appeared in Noel Fielding's "Wuthering Heights" dance on the Let's Dance for Comic Relief finale on March 12, 2011. He also narrated the 2011 film Seven Dwarves.

Barratt appeared on Sky One's Treasure Island in 2012, as well as narrating the BBC Two documentary The Tube. In addition, he appeared as an art tutor in the BBC drama White Heat. Larry Chrysler, a werewolf, appeared in the fifth series of Being Human in 2013. He also narrated the BBC Two documentaries The Route Masters: Running London's Roads and The Fifty Billion Pound Railway. He collaborated with Julia Davis and Joe Frank on Frank's radio show "Isolation," which was broadcast as part of KCRW's UnFictional series in April 2014.

In the Channel 4 film Flowers, a 6 part dark comedy miniseries following the eccentric and dysfunctional members of the Flowers family, Maurice Flowers, a children's author fighting depression. In 2018, he reprised his role in the second series.

In the film Mindhorn, which he co-wrote with Simon Farnaby, he plays the title role. On May 12, 2017, Netflix unveiled it.

Barratt appeared as Mayor in a production of Nikolai Gogol's classic comedy The Government Inspector at the Young Vic Theatre from 3 June to July 2011. He returned to the stage in Lucy Kirkwood's play NSFW at the Royal Court in October 2012.

Barratt, a gifted guitarist, appeared on stage for Little Chief during their European tour, and he performed guitar for them. At an early age, he was involved in jazz fusion and by the time he was trying to begin a career as a professional jazz guitarist. He was in a band called Groove Solution in the early 1990s with Dave Westlake, and he has also played bass with Chris Corner in IAMX.

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Awards

• 2022 The Great nominated Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast in a Comedy Series 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
• 2019 Killing Eve nominated Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series Online Film and Television Awards, Killing Eve 2018.
• 2016 Mindhorn nominated Best Debut Screenwriter British Independent Film Awards 2016.
• 2014 ABCs of Death 2 nominated Audience Choice Award Chicago International Film Festival.
• 2010 The Mighty Boosh won Best Live Show with Future Sailors at the Shockwaves NME Awards 2010.
• 2009 The Mighty Boosh won Best TV Show at the Shockwaves NME Awards 2009
• 2008 The Mighty Boosh won Best TV Show at the Shockwaves NME Awards 2008.
• 2007 The Mighty Boosh won Best TV Show at the Shockwaves NME Awards 2007.
• 2001 The Boosh, first on London Live, then on Radio 4.
• 2000 Arctic Boosh won the Barry Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
• 1999 Perrier nominee with Noel Fielding as Arctic Boosh
• 1998 Perrier Best Newcomer winner with Noel Fielding as the double act The Mighty Boosh
• 1995 Won BBC New Comedy Award
• 1995 Won Open Mic Award, Edinburgh