Famous People with Name Barry

Barry Anderson Richards            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Barry Anderson Richards: was one of South Africa's finest ever cricketers and arguably the greatest opening batsman produced by his country. His technique was near perfect and his strokeplay, fluid and graceful. He was able to play only four Test matches before South Africa's exc

Barry Duke            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Barry Duke: is a journalist, atheist, gay rights activist and currently the editor of The Freethinker.Duke began writing as a trainee journalist in his teens for The Springs Advertiser in 1964. After completing a course in photojournalism in 1967, he moved to The Star (South Africa) newspaper in Johannesburg working as an investigative journalist and The Star's chief court reporter. In 1973, Duke moved to the UK, where he continued to write anti-apartheid pieces for Argus Newspapers (now Independent News and Media). In 1974 Duke joined publishing company Broadstrood Press whilst beginning to write regularly for The Freethinker. Leaving publishing in 1980, Duke began working as a public relations executive for British Transport Hotels. When the company was privatized, Duke left in 1983 to work for Citigate Publishing and pursue freelance work. In 1996, Duke left Citigate to look after a terminally ill partner, but continued to write freelance. In 1997, Duke took over as the interim editor of The Freethinker, following the death of previous editor Peter Brearey. After six months, Duke was confirmed as the editor, and remains so to this day.

Barry Streek            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Barry Streek: was a South African political journalist and anti-apartheid activist.25 years of Streek's long career as a political journalist was spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery in Cape Town. He became Parliament's media manager in 2001 before returning to the press gallery as a correspondent for the Mail & Guardian newspaper. After which he became editor-in-chief for publishing house Jonathan Ball.

Barry Wayne Ackerman            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Barry Wayne Ackerman: is a South African-born Namibian cricketer. He participated in the ICC Trophy between 1994 and 1997, where his steady bowling strengthened the Namibian defence.

De Wet Barry            Origin/Culture/Country: African

De Wet Barry: is a South African rugby union footballer who played 38 test matches for the South African national rugby union team the Springboks. In the year 2000 Barry made his Springbok debut against Canada in East London. Barry has established a reputation as a brutal defender and hard, straight running centre, this saw him become a key member of the Springbok squad in 2004. Barry has since gone on to captain the Stormers in the 2006 season of the Vodacom Super 14. Following the 2007 Currie Cup, Barry joined Harlequin F.C. of the Guinness Premiership. In July 2009 he signed up to join Eastern Province in the Currie Cup.