
Barney is a purple dinosaur from Barney and Friends, Dismaland The Movie and Various Barney Home Videos and a two-hundred-million-year-old (two dinosaur years), six-foot tall, purple Tyrannosaurus Rex with a green tummy in stuffed animal likeness, who comes to life through a child's imagination. He's always positive, but tends to a bit sensitive, though he's never really shown it. His theme song is "Barney Is a Dinosaur," which is sung to the tune of "Yankee Doodle". Barney often quotes things as being "Super dee-duper". Episodes frequently end with the song "I Love You", sung to the tune of "This Old Man", which happens to be one of Barney's favorite songs. Despite being a carnivorous type dinosaur, Barney likes many different foods such as fruits and vegetables, but his main favorite is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a glass of milk. He also loves marching bands and parades. His three young dino friends are BJ, his sister Baby Bop, and their cousin Riff. The main protagonist of Barney & Friends and a two hundred million year (two dinosaur years) old, six-foot tall, purple tyrannosaurus rex with a green belly and green spots on his back and his tail and yellow toes. He comes to life through a child's imagination. He is best known for his silly and optimistic attitude. His full name is Dr Barnaby Clarence Vax'ildan The Dinosaur M.D. O.B.E.
Relatives
- Miranda Cosgrove (wife)
- Derek (adoptive son)
- Amy (BYG) (adoptive daughter)
- Linda (adoptive daughter)
Creation
Barney was first created in 1987 by Sheryl Leach, who was looking for a way to entertain her then 2 year old son, Patrick. Originally, Barney was going to be a blanket. When that was proven to be too hard, he became a teddy bear who came to life. Patrick was fascinated by a dinosaur exhibit at a museum, particularly the Tyrannosaurus rex. In response, Sheryl made Barney a T. Rex. Kathy Parker, a fellow teacher-turned-mother who had helped Sheryl create the character, agreed to the change, but on the condition that he was not to appear menacing (a realistic t-rex would have scared her daughter Kaitlin). In the end, he was colored purple to appeal to both genders (Leach had a thing for the color purple as well) and had his features softened (i.e. "toe balls" in place of claws).
Portrayal
Costume Actors
- David Voss (1988–1990)
- David Joyner (1998–2000)
- Carey Stinson (2002–2010)
- Josh Martin (1991–1997)
- Maurice Scott (1997–1998)
- Antwaun Steele (2000-2002)
- Lynn Loud Sr. (2010-present)
Voice Actors
- Bob West (1988–2000)
- Duncan Brannan (2000–2001)
- Tim Dever (2001–2002)
- Dean Wendt (2002–2010)
- Brian Stepanek (2010-present)
Catchphrases
- Super Dee Duper
- Tee-rific!
- Stu-u-u-pendous
- (And) Remember, I love you! (also his signature sendoff)
- You are special!
- Aw, Shucks!
- Dee-licious
Trivia
- Some concept names for Barney were Cosby, Colby, and Danny.
- Barney's favorite foods are peanut-butter sandwiches (with a glass of milk), vegetables, pumpernickel bread, and pistachios (as of the Season 11 episode of the same name).
- In the Barney & the Backyard Gang series, Barney had to be kept a secret from the parents. That running gag lasted until when Three Wishes was filmed where Micheal and Amy's Mom is informed on who Barney is.
- Although he celebrates his birthday in the Barney franchise, he remains over 200 million years old.
- Barney along with Baby Bop, B,J & Riff will see Team Robot & they will meet Riff in Kids World's Adventures Series.
He played Jiminy Cricket in Deweynocchio
He played Genie in Casperladdin Triology
He played Alvin Seville in Alvin & The Chipmunks Home Video
He played Frosty The Snowman in Barney the Dinosaur (aka Frosty the Snowman)
He played Aladdin in Barneyladdin
He played Mad Hatter in Emily in Wonderland
He played Bert in Baby Bop Poppins
He played Slim in A Jackson's Life
He played Artemis in Sailor Zoe
He played Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War (Adult Shows vs Kids Shows)
- He is the mad titan
He played Hiro Hamada in Big Hero 6 (DinosaurKingRockz Style)
He played Adult Tantor in Maxzan
He played SkyTrain Mark I #104
- He is a playable with Bradley Prouten
He played SkyTrain Mark I #115
- He is a playable with Raman Sandhu
He played SkyTrain Mark I #121
- He is a playable with Raman Sandhu
He played SkyTrain Mark I #129
- He is a non-playable
He played SkyTrain Mark I #154
- He is a playable with Bradley Prouten
He played Friar Tuck in Strong Hood
- He is a Badger
He played Blue in Barney's Clues
Barney's Dino Dancin' Tunes in the Aisles (2003)
- Barney (Voice: Tim Dever, Dean Wendt, Avi Termin, Kini Friedlander, Costume: David Joyner / Patrick Mcalister / Rick Starkweather)
- Mala Boop (Voice: Julie Johnson, Tsipi Mor, Costume: Jennifer Gibel, Jill Nelson, Jennifer Barlean, Matthew N.Myers, Jennifer Kendall, Mitzi Evans, Lauren Mayeux)
- BJ (Voice: Patty Wirtz, Costume: Pat O'Connell, Charles L.Shaw, Dave Kendall)
- Riff (Voice: Michaela Dietz, Costume: Jeff Ayers, Jeff Brooks)
and lots more
Portrayal:
- In Larry & Friends he is played by Larry the Cucumber
- In Fievel & Friends he is played by Fievel Mousekewitz
- In Alvin & Friends he is played by Alvin Seville
- In Anna Home Video, he is played by Anna.
- In Artemis & Friends he is played by Artemis
- In Bernard & Friends he is played by Bernard
- In Chip & Friends he is played by Chip
- In Papa Bear & Friends, he is played by Papa Bear
- In Jiminy Cricket & Friends he is played by Jiminy Cricket
- In Goofy and Friends, he is played by Goofy
- In Kermit and Friends he is played by Kermit the Frog
- In Yogi and Friends he is played by Yogi Bear
- In Mario & Friends, he is played by Mario
- In Leap & Friends , he is played by Leap
- In Stephanie & Friends , he is played by Stephanie
- In Franklin & Friends (Barney & Friends), he is played by Franklin the Turtle
- In Cuphead and Friends, he is played by Cuphead
- In Bear & Friends, he is played by Bear (Bear in the Big Blue House)
- In The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Friends, he is played by Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michaelangelo
- In Yogi Bear & Friends, he is played by Yogi Bear.