Karen Barnes

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Karen Barnes

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Karen Barnes is a former soldier who blends military precision with deep emotional authenticity. She began her career with the Royal Air Force Theaterical Society, raising funds for SSAFA before professional Method training at the Brian Timoney Actors' Studio. A highly versatile preformer with a natural gift for comedy and improvisation (Inspired Acting), she is also expanding her range with voiceover, accent coaching, and tactical firearms training (Trinity Fox). Whether gritty drama or sharp comedy, she brings a grounded, disciplined and high-stakes presence to every role.


54 yearsGreater London (GB), Stoke-on-Trent (GB)
Year of birth1971 (54 years)
Acting age45-60 years
NationalityBritish
Main professionActor
Housing optionsCornwall (GB)
Driver's licensesCar class
Eye colorblue
Height (cm)162
LanguagesEnglish
DialectsIrish - West CoastMidlands-West(native dialect)Standard American EnglishStandard British English(native dialect)West Country
SportCanoeStandup paddleboardingWestern riding
DanceSalsa
Special skillsStoryteller
Training

Brain Timoney Actors' Studio, Private Certificate Ultimate Acting Programme One Year Course, 2024 - 2025.

Micheal Keogh, The Inspired Actors' Technique Programme, 2025 -2026.

Compass Studio: Voiceover Technique and Audio Production.

Hall for Cornwall Accent Hub: Voice and Accent Coaching.

Trinity Fox; Tactical Firearms for Actors (In progress/upcoming).

Film
2025
THE CLEANER (Short film)
Kelly
Nic Cornwall Littlebigfishfilms Broadcasting and Production Company
Theater
2025
HEISENBERG: THE UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
Georgie
Anne-Marie Scragg Brian Timoney Actor Studio
2025
SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
The Princess Kosmonopolis
Brain Timoney Brain Timoney Actors Studio
2024
THE GLASS MENAGERIE
Amanda
Brain Timoney Brain Timoney Actors Studio