Billy Barratt (born 2006 or 2007) is an English actor. He became the youngest winner of the International Emmy Award for Best Actor at the age of 13 for his role in the television film Responsible Child (2019). His films since include Bring Her Back (2025). On television, he is known for his roles in the Apple TV series Invasion (2021–present) and the ITV series Gone (2026).
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Early life and education
Billy Barratt was born in the Brixton area of London, the son of record engineer Dean James Barratt and singer and actress Carolyn Owlett and the paternal grandson of Welsh singer Shakin' Stevens.
He attended Sylvia Young Theatre School from the age of 11.
Career
Barratt made his film debut in To Dream (2016) and later played a street urchin in Mary Poppins Returns (2018).
He starred as Ray in Responsible Child (2019), for which he became the youngest winner of the International Emmy Award for Best Actor at the age of 13.
In June 2026, he was cast as Nathan Prescott in Life Is Strange, a television adaptation of the adventure game series. In September 2026, it was announced that Barratt had been cast as Tom Riddle in the second season of the Harry Potter television adaptation.
