Hi there! I’m Derrick D. Barrett, an actor and filmmaker based in Macon, GA, USA. I bring energy and versatility to stage and screen, performing a wide range of characters—from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Prayers Changes Things to Zazu in Broadway Comes to the WRLT, and providing voice work for projects like Selma. I enjoy collaborating with fellow artists to tell meaningful stories and connect with audiences. When I’m not on stage or in front of the camera, I’m passionate about improvisation, public speaking, and continuing to grow my craft through new roles and projects across theatre, film, and audio.

Derrick D. Barrett

Hi there! I’m Derrick D. Barrett, an actor and filmmaker based in Macon, GA, USA. I bring energy and versatility to stage and screen, performing a wide range of characters—from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Prayers Changes Things to Zazu in Broadway Comes to the WRLT, and providing voice work for projects like Selma. I enjoy collaborating with fellow artists to tell meaningful stories and connect with audiences. When I’m not on stage or in front of the camera, I’m passionate about improvisation, public speaking, and continuing to grow my craft through new roles and projects across theatre, film, and audio.

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Hi there! I’m Derrick D. Barrett, an actor and filmmaker based in Macon, GA, USA. I bring energy and versatility to stage and screen, performing a wide range of characters—from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Prayers Changes Things to Zazu in Broadway Comes to the WRLT, and providing voice work for projects like Selma. I enjoy collaborating with fellow artists to tell meaningful stories and connect with audiences.

When I’m not on stage or in front of the camera, I’m passionate about improvisation, public speaking, and continuing to grow my craft through new roles and projects across theatre, film, and audio.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Actor at Prayers Changes Things (Play)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Character: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Actor at America's Top 40 (Play)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Character: Stacey Stasems
Actor at Broadway Comes to the WRLT (Play)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Character: Zazu (From The Lion King)
Actor at Low Heat (Film)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Character: News Reporter
Actor at Little Red (Short Film)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Character: Olin Buttons
Actor at The Reds Spy D er (Film) MR. WHITE
January 1, 2015 - Present
Character: Mr. White
Actor at Bee Sting (Film)
January 1, 2014 - Present
Character: Marcher
Voice Actor at Selma (Film)
January 1, 2014 - Present
Character: Archie the Iguana (Voice)
Actor at Assisted Fishing (Film)
December 31, 2011 - April 14, 2012
Character: Archie the Iguana (Voice)
Actor at The Paragons (CD Audio Book)
January 1, 2011 - Present
Character: Dexter St. James; Producer
Actor at Chip Factor (Film)
December 31, 2006 - Present
Character: Dexter St. James

Education

BA in Drama, Theatre/Film at University of Georgia
September 14, 1987 - December 6, 1993

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services