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Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (January 6, 1946 – July 7, 2006) was an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and painter. Best known as a founder of the band Pink Floyd, Barrett was the lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter in its early years and is credited with naming the band. Barrett was excluded from Pink Floyd in April 1968 after David Gilmour took over as their new guitarist, and was briefly hospitalized amid speculation of mental illness.
Syd Barrett is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Pink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968 (1968), Omnibus (1967), Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd (2023), Syd Barrett: Up Close and Personal (2007), Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here (2012), Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967), The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story (2003), Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review) (2007).
The recorded credits span 1967 to 2023, including 24 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.
This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Songs by Syd Barrett
- 01 Dark Globe (2010 Remaster)From An Introduction to Syd Barrett 1:59
- 02 If It's in You (2010 Remaster)From An Introduction to Syd Barrett 2:23
- 03 Effervescing Elephant (2010 Remaster)From An Introduction to Syd Barrett 1:51
- 04 Here I Go (2010 Remix)From An Introduction to Syd Barrett 3:18
- 05 Baby Lemonade (2010 Remaster)From An Introduction to Syd Barrett 4:07
- 06 Bob Dylan Blues (2010 Remaster)From An Introduction to Syd Barrett 3:08
- 07 Terrapin (2010 Remaster)From An Introduction to Syd Barrett 5:03
- 08 Octopus (2010 Mix)From An Introduction to Syd Barrett 3:54
- 09 Dominoes (2010 Mix)From An Introduction to Syd Barrett 4:05
- 10 Love You (2010 Remaster)From An Introduction to Syd Barrett 2:26
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies24
TV shows1
Active years represented1967–2023
Place of birthCambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Died
Also known as
Roger Keith Barrett
Known for
MoviePink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968
TV ShowOmnibus
MovieHave You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
MovieSyd Barrett: Up Close and Personal
MoviePink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here
MovieTonite Let's All Make Love in London
MovieThe Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
MovieRock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)
MoviePink Floyd: Momentary Lapses - The True Story of Pink Floyd
MovieShot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
MoviePink Floyd: Whatever Happened to Pink Floyd? The Strange Case of Waters and Gilmour
MoviePink Floyd: The Story
MoviePink Floyd London '66-'67
MoviePink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 2
MoviePink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 2 - Germin/ation
MoviePink Floyd - Video Anthology 1966-1983
MoviePink Floyd - Reflections And Echoes
MoviePink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
MoviePink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 1
MoviePink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 1 - Cambridge St/ation
MovieThe Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink?
MoviePink Floyd - On Thin Ice
MoviePink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 7 - Continu/ation
MoviePink Floyd : The Early Years 1965-1972
MoviePink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 1