Barry Sloane
Barry Sloane is an English actor. He has appeared in numerous television shows, and in the RTS Royal Television Society Programme Awards and BAFTA Award–winning television films Pleasureland and The Mark of Cain. In 2010, Sloane made his West End debut in Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem.
Barry Sloane

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- Name
- Barry Sloane
- Birthplace
- Liverpool, England
- Occupation
- Actor
- Born
- 1981 · Liverpool.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
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Barry Sloane is an English actor. He has appeared in numerous television shows, and in the RTS Royal Television Society Programme Awards and BAFTA Award–winning television films Pleasureland and The Mark of Cain. In 2010, Sloane made his West End debut in Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem.
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Sloane began his acting career in British television, appearing in series such as DCI Banks, Pleasureland, and The Mark of Cain. In July 2012, he was cast as Aiden Mathis in the hit ABC drama series Revenge. In February 2014, he joined the cast of the Steven Spielberg-produced science fiction drama series The Whispers. In 2025, Sloane was cast as Destruction, also known as The Prodigal, in the second season of Netflix's The Sandman. In 2026, he joined the cast of HBO's House of the Dragon for its third season, portraying Ser Adrian Redfort. He also stars in the 2026 BBC crime thriller series The Cage. Sloane voiced and provided motion capture for Captain Price in the 2019 video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and reprised the role in subsequent Call of Duty games.
• Name — Barry Sloane • Birthplace — Liverpool, England • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 2000–present • Children — 2 Barry Sloane is an English actor. He has appeared in numerous television shows, and in the RTS Royal Television Society Programme Awards and BAFTA Award–winning television films Pleasureland and The Mark of Cain. In 2010, Sloane made his West End debut in Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem. Sloane began his acting career in British television, appearing in series such as DCI Banks, Pleasureland, and The Mark of Cain. In July 2012, he was cast as Aiden Mathis in the hit ABC drama series Revenge. In February 2014, he joined the cast of the Steven Spielberg-produced science fiction drama series The Whispers. In 2025, Sloane was cast as Destruction, also known as The Prodigal, in the second season of Netflix's The Sandman. In 2026, he joined the cast of HBO's House of the Dragon for its third season, portraying Ser Adrian Redfort. He also stars in the 2026 BBC crime thriller series The Cage. Sloane voiced and provided motion capture for Captain Price in the 2019 video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and reprised the role in subsequent Call of Duty games.
Early life and education
Early life and education
Barry Sloane was born in Liverpool, England. From a young age, he was immersed in both music and performance. He played football from the age of seven, played in a band for over 10 years from the age of 13, and did drama through his school years. In his late teens, he became the lead singer and bass guitarist for the band The Smiling Jackals, which toured extensively across the UK. After his agent booked him a regular role on a TV show, he left the band. In 2023, Sloane announced the band's reunion after 23 years, sharing updates on social media.
Career
Career
In mid-2009 Sloane appeared as Troy Whitworth in Jez Butterworth's critically acclaimed play Jerusalem at London's Royal Court Theatre. It was described as "the greatest British play of the [21st] century" The play was given a West End transfer in January 2010. After a record-breaking sellout run, it was announced that the play would transfer, this time to Broadway. He made his Broadway debut in Jerusalem at the Music Box Theatre in New York City on 4 February 2011. Sloane starred in Joseph Ruben's 2013 thriller film Penthouse North alongside Michael Keaton and Michelle Monaghan. On 10 July 2012, Sloane joined the cast of the ABC drama series Revenge as Aiden Mathis, a mysterious man with ties to Emily Thorne's past. It was announced on 23 October 2012 that he had been promoted to series regular. On 20 February 2014, it was reported that Sloane had been cast as Wes Lawrence in the ABC alien drama series The Whispers. Sloane continued his role as Zach on Longmire for the 6th, and last, season in 2017. Sloane played the role of The Prodigal (also known as Destruction) in the second season of the Netflix series The Sandman in 2025. In 2026, he joined the cast of HBO's House of the Dragon for its third season, portraying Ser Adrian Redfort. Sloane voiced and provided motion capture for Captain Price in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), for which he was nominated for British Academy Games Award for Performer in a Leading Role. He reprised the role in Modern Warfare II (2022), Modern Warfare III (2023), and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (2026). Sloane stars as Gary in the 2026 BBC crime thriller series The Cage, alongside Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha.
Personal life
Personal life
Sloane married Katy O'Grady, the fourth-place runner-up of the third series of the Sky One programme Project Catwalk. They have a daughter and a son.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — References • 2000 — In His Life: The John Lennon Story — Ivan — Television film • 2002–2003 — Brookside — Sean Smith — Series regular; 87 episodes • 2003 — Pleasureland — Darren — Television film • 2004 — I'm a Juvenile Delinquent – Jail Me! — Piers • The — Barry Potter — Episodes: "Beloved Daughter" & "Reckless" • 2004, 2010–2011 — Holby City — Kevin Sharpe — Episode: "A Sense of Guilt" • Kieran Callaghan — Recurring role; 8 episodes (series 13) • 2007 — The — Private Glynn — Television film • 2007–2008 — Hollyoaks — Niall Rafferty — Series regular; 86 episodes • 2008 — Hollyoaks Later — Main role; 4 episodes (series 1) • 2010 — Casualty — Davey Blake — Episode: "Dark Places" • The — Josh Hunt — Episode: "Duty Calls" • Doctors — Brett Sulivan — Episode: "Bleeding" • DCI Banks — Jackie Wray — Episodes: "Aftermath: Parts 1 & 2" • 2012 — Gotham — Boyo — Unaired television pilot • 2012–2014 — Revenge — Aiden Mathis — Main role; 43 episodes (seasons 2–3) • 2013 — Father Brown — Simeon Barnes — Episode: "The Hammer of God" • 2015 — The — Wes Lawrence — Main role; 13 episodes • 2015, 2017 — Longmire — Deputy Zachary Heflin — Recurring role; 10 episodes (seasons 4, 6) • 2015 — Saints & Strangers — Edward Winslow — Miniseries; 2 episodes • 2016 — Shameless — Ryan — Episodes: "Happily Ever After" & "Requiem for a Slut" • 2017–2018 — Six — Joe "Bear" Graves — Main role; 18 episodes • 2019 — L.A.'s Finest — Dante Sherman — Recurring role; 7 episodes (season 1) • Bluff City Law — Jake Reilly — Main role; 10 episodes • 2022 — Litvinenko — DS Jim Dawson — Miniseries; 4 episodes • 2022–2025 — The Bay — Chris Fischer — Main role; 18 episodes (series 3–5) • 2023 — The Company You Keep — Connor Maguire — Recurring role; 5 episodes • 2024 — Passenger — Eddie Wells — Main role; 6 episodes • 2025 — The Sandman — Destruction / The Prodigal — Recurring role; 4 episodes (season 2) • The Hack — DS Ezra Slater — Miniseries; 3 episodes • 2026 — The Cage — Gary Packer — Miniseries; 5 episodes • House of the Dragon — Ser Adrian Redfort — Recurring role; 4 episodes (season 3)
Video games
Video games
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — References • 2019 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare — Captain John Price — Voice and motion capture • 2020 — Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War — Downloadable content • 2022 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II — Voice and motion capture • 2023 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III • 2026 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Theatre
Theatre
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — References • 2004–2005 — Blood Brothers — Sammy — UK tour with BKL Productions • 2009 — Jerusalem — Troy Whitworth — Jerwood Theatre Downstairs 13 July – 22 August 2009 • 2010 — Apollo Theatre 28 January – 24 April 2010 • 2011 — Music Box Theatre 21 April – 21 August 2011 • 2022 — Apollo Theatre revival 16 April – 7 August 2022 • 2023 — Boys from the Blackstuff — Yosser Hughes — Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool 15 September – 28 October 2023 • 2024 — National Theatre, London 29 May – 8 June 2024 • Garrick Theatre 13 June – 3 August 2024 • Two of Us — John Lennon — Watford Palace Theatre 12–21 September 2024 HOME (Manchester) Theatre 26–28 September 2024
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Reference(s) • 2013 — Penthouse North — Chad • 2014 — Noah — Poacher Leader — Cameo appearance • 2016 — Shooting an Elephant — Eric Blair — Short film; also producer
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