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Otto began acting in amateur theatre and drawing room comedies in the 1970s. [1] [3] He has had film roles in Strictly Ballroom, Cosi, The Dressmaker, Kiss or Kill, Dead Letter Office, The Visitor, The Great Gatsby, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, Love's Brother (see Filmography).
May 7, 2024 · The filmmaker was talking about how her father, celebrated actor Barry Otto, had gradually turned into an eccentric child – awestruck and cheerful – since being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease six years ago. Director Gracie Otto (left) and producer Nicole O’Donohue in the Butterfly Room at the State Theatre in Sydney. Kate Geraghty.
Directed by his daughter Gracie Otto, the doco celebrates the life and career of Australian acting legend Barry Otto, who starred in Bliss, Strictly Ballroom and Cosi. It also explores his dementia journey and features interviews with his collaborators and family.
Barry Otto is an actor who has appeared in films such as Strictly Ballroom, The Punisher and Rogue. He was born in 1941 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and is the father of actress Miranda Otto and Gracie Otto.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
May 22, 2024 · A personal and artistic reflection of Australian actor Barry Otto by his daughter Gracie, featuring interviews with his collaborators and colleagues. The film premieres on June 16, only on Stan, and explores his life, career and dementia.
Gracie Otto directs a film about her father, actor and artist Barry Otto, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease during production. The documentary celebrates his career and captures his memories before they fade.
Gracie Otto directed Otto by Otto, a film that celebrates her father's life and career as an actor, but also captures his decline due to Alzheimer's disease. The documentary features rare footage, interviews and reflections on Barry Otto's impact on the Australian arts scene.
