- He teaches photography in Los Angeles, California. After learning the 19th Century Wet-Plate process from artist Stephen Berkman and studying with master photographers Cole Weston and George Tice, Barret's print work has been part of numerous gallery and museum exhibitions. He has also done the Wet-Plate process in Ireland for a recent Guinness commercial and in Romania for the motion picture Cold Mountain. In addition, he has written articles on photography and contributed to demonstrations and workshops. (February 2004)
- He has authored the book "A History of the Woodburytype." Woodburytypes are made from a 19th century photo-mechanical process. (May 2007)
- His mother, Kathy, worked as his manager. His father, Kent, worked as an interior designer. Barret developed an interest in acting after his elder brother, Kyle, became involved in acting as a child.
- Shares a birthday with Steve Guttenberg, his co-star in Cocoon (1985) and Cocoon: The Return (1988).
- Is the son of Kathy and Kent Oliver. He has an elder brother named Kyle Oliver (b. 1970).
- Had a poodle named Rita.
- Attended Los Feliz (Apple) School, an Elementary School in Los Angeles.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content