Ben Barnes Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ben Barnes.

Ben Barnes is an English actor born on August 20, 1981, in London. He gained prominence for his role as Prince Caspian in the film adaptations of C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia series. Barnes' performance as the charismatic prince showcased his acting skills and catapulted him into the spotlight.

Barnes began his acting career on the stage, performing in various theater productions, including a notable performance in the West End production of The History Boys. He transitioned to the big screen with his breakthrough role in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and later reprised the role in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Apart from his Narnia fame, Barnes has appeared in several other films and TV series. He starred as Dorian Gray in the film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray and portrayed the Greek god Zeus in the fantasy epic, Seventh Son. On television, Barnes played significant roles in the popular HBO drama Westworld and the Marvel Netflix series The Punisher.

With his striking looks and versatile acting ability, Barnes has gathered a dedicated fan base and continues to take on challenging roles in both film and television. He remains an influential figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his performances.

I only remember the end of my dreams, like waking up at a st

I only remember the end of my dreams, like waking up at a steering wheel, or falling.

Ben Barnes

Dreams

When I was at school, I was in choirs more than anything els

When I was at school, I was in choirs more than anything else, from a very young age, about 9 years old. And then I started taking drum lessons.

Ben Barnes

Age

I always looked really young for my age. And once I hit 23,

I always looked really young for my age. And once I hit 23, 24 and 25, I was then allowed to play the cool 18-year-olds and stuff.

Ben Barnes

Age

My mum was raised Jewish, my dad is very scientifically mind

My mum was raised Jewish, my dad is very scientifically minded, and my school was vaguely Christian. We sang hymns in school. I liked the hymns bit, but apart from that, I can take it or leave it. So I had lots of different influences when I was younger.

Ben Barnes

Dad

I had two family members involved in World War I: two great-

I had two family members involved in World War I: two great-uncles. One of them is on a memorial in France. And the other was a trench runner who survived the war. The average life span of a trench runner was 36 hours, but he survived the whole war.

Ben Barnes

War

My dad is a doctor, a professor of psychiatry, and my mum is

My dad is a doctor, a professor of psychiatry, and my mum is a psychotherapist.

Ben Barnes

Dad

Sometimes success comes in ways you don't expect.

Sometimes success comes in ways you don't expect.

Ben Barnes

Success

I think if actors don't think of themselves as funny in real

I think if actors don't think of themselves as funny in real life they think they can't do comedy.

Ben Barnes

Funny

I often talk with other actors about that time when you've j

I often talk with other actors about that time when you've just finished a job, because I think you do take on the characteristics of some of the characters you play. Sometimes it can be a great thing and sometimes it's a bit haunting because you're not quite sure how to leave it on set. My dad talks about it as being 'de-personalised.'

Ben Barnes

Dad