Ben Barnes

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Characters played by Ben Barnes

Billy Russo — Marvel's The Punisher (2017)

Frank Castle's former ally turned Jigsaw.

Tim Jamieson — The Institute (2025)

Portrayed by Ben Barnes, a central adult figure whose storyline intersects with the institute's events and the protagonist's journey.

William Thurber — Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)

Academic or historian researching forbidden knowledge.

Prince Caspian — The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

Young prince fighting to reclaim his stolen throne from Miraz.

Caspian — The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)

Rightful Narnian heir, leads rebellion against usurper King Miraz.

Young Man — The Words (2012)

The younger version of the Old Man during his time as a U.S. Army soldier in France near the end of World War II. He is depicted falling in love with a French waitress named Celia and starting a family before tragedy strikes.

Stephen Wyley — The Critic (2024)

Stephen Wyley is David Brooke's son-in-law and Nina Land's lover. His relationship with Nina becomes a crucial part of Jimmy Erskine's revenge plot because David discovers that Nina is involved with him as well as being used to seduce David. This revelation drives David to take his own life.

Nick Tortano — By the Gun (2014)

Nick Tortano is the central protagonist, an ambitious associate seeking to become a made man under Salvatore Vitaglia. His loyalty to George Mullins, his family, and Ali Matazano repeatedly conflicts with Mafia expectations. After killing Tony Matazano and losing those closest to him, Nick confronts Salvatore Vitaglia and is shot dead.

Ryan — Jackie & Ryan (2014)

Ryan is a nomadic bluegrass musician who busks, repairs a damaged porch, and forms an intense creative and romantic bond with Jackie. Her encouragement helps him write original material; after learning of a friend's death, he leaves to record in Portland, while ultimately returning to embrace Jackie.

Neil McCormick — Killing Bono (2011)

Neil McCormick is the story's central figure, a fiercely ambitious musician who believes he is destined for fame and that success leaves others' bad luck behind. Rejected from another band's audition, he persists with Ivan, seeks investment from Danny Machin, and later proposes that Karl manage their band.

Career Overview

Ben Barnes has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Chronicles of Narnia with 2 titles. Signature works include Marvel's The Punisher, The Institute, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
30
Birth Date
1981-08-20
Birth Place
London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q310086), public domain (CC0).