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Christopher Daniel Barnes (born November 7, 1972)[1] is an American actor, writer, and former child model.[1] He is best known for his voice role as the titular character in the 1990s animated series Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994–1998), as well as Prince Eric in Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989).[2] On-screen, he has portrayed Greg Brady in the films The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) and A Very Brady Sequel (1996).

Key Information

He starred in 22 episodes of the science fiction series Starman (1986–1987), as the 14-year-old son of the title character played by Robert Hays and had a starring role in the 1988–1989 NBC sitcom Day by Day as Ross Harper. From 1998–2000, he played Leonard on the UPN sitcom Malcolm & Eddie.

Early life

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Barnes was born on November 7, 1972, in Portland, Maine; the youngest of three children. He has a sister, Lisa, who is older by three years; and a brother, Steve, who is older by two years.[1]

Career

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Live-action roles

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Barnes at the Magic City Comic Con in 2015

Barnes originally began his career as a child model, he would later began pursuing his acting career in 1981 at 8 years old.[1] In the 1986–1987 series Starman, he played the teenage boy Scott, the son of the Starman.[3] He starred in the NBC sitcom Day by Day for two seasons. In one episode's dream sequence which included many guest stars from The Brady Bunch, he played a fourth Brady son, "Chuck Brady".[4] He later played Greg Brady in the Brady Bunch films.[5] He starred as Leonard Rickets in the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie.

He appeared in Beverly Hills, 90210; Clueless; Wings; Blossom; JAG; American Dreamer; The Golden Girls; Touched by an Angel; Herman's Head; Time Trax; 7th Heaven; Empty Nest; Girlfriends; CBS Schoolbreak Special and ABC Weekend Specials.

Disney work

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At age 16 in 1989, Barnes voiced Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid and reprised the role in 2005 for Kingdom Hearts II. He was unable to return for the sequel The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea in 2000 and was replaced by Rob Paulsen. He voiced Prince Charming in the Cinderella sequels Cinderella II: Dreams Come True and Cinderella III: A Twist in Time.[6] He reprised the role of Prince Eric 18 years later for Disney Dreamlight Valley.

As Spider-Man

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As a voice actor, Barnes is best known for his main role in the 1994–1998 Spider-Man series.[7][8] He later provided the voice of Spider-Man Noir in the 2010 video game Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions,[9] Spider-Man 2099 in the 2011 video game Spider-Man: Edge of Time, Electro, Spyder-Knight and Wolf Spider in the 2012 animated series Ultimate Spider-Man, and also voiced two special costumes, Symbiote Spider-Man and Superior Spider-Man 2.0, in the 2013 video game Marvel Heroes.[10] He reprised his role of Electro and voiced Vulture in the mobile game Spider-Man Unlimited.[10] He again portrayed Electro in the 2019 video game Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order

Other work

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He has done voices for other animated series including several characters in Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Tagert McStone in Jackie Chan Adventures,[6] and Speckles in Speckles: The Tarbosaurus.

He has done voice acting in video games, including Scott Donovan in the Law & Order titles Law & Order: Dead on the Money and Law & Order: Double or Nothing.

Short stories

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Barnes is a writer of short stories which he shares freely on his website at christopherdanielbarnes.com.[11]

Personal life

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Barnes earned his BA in 2004 and his MA in 2009 and enjoys reading, writing short stories, playing the guitar,[1] and practicing yoga.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1984 American Dreamer Kevin Palmer Jr. Credited as C.B. Barnes
1985 Picking up the Pieces Tom Harding Television film
1989 The Little Mermaid Prince Eric (voice) [10][2]
1990 Exile Dave Television film
1991 Frankenstein: The College Years Jay Butterman
1992 Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story Sean
1995 The Brady Bunch Movie Greg Brady
Spring Fling! Michael Television film
1996 A Pig's Tale Barry Direct-to-video
A Very Brady Sequel Greg Brady
2002 Cinderella II: Dreams Come True Prince Charming (voice) Direct-to-video[10]
2004 Shut Up and Kiss Me Ryan Ballister
2007 Cinderella III: A Twist in Time Prince Charming (voice) Direct-to-video[10]
2007 Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams Additional voices Direct-to-video[10]
2012 The Dino King Adult Speckles (voice) English dub

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1985 ABC Weekend Specials Gardner Waterford Episode: "Columbus Circle"
1985–1986 As the World Turns Paul Ryan Unknown episodes
1986–1987 Starman Scott Hayden 22 episodes, series star Credited as "C.B. Barnes"
1988–1989 Day by Day Ross Harper 33 episodes
1989–1990 ABC Afterschool Special Boyd, Will 2 episodes
1990 The Golden Girls Kevin Kelly Episode: "Feelings"
Captain Planet and the Planeteers Additional voices Credited as Chris Barnes
1992 Herman's Head Crawford's Son Episode: "Guns 'n' Neurosis"
1992–1995 Blossom Farnsworth 3 episodes
1993 Time Trax Josh Elliott Episode: "Darien Comes Home"
1994 Empty Nest Raymond Episode: "A Chip Off the Old Charley"
1994–1998 Spider-Man: The Animated Series Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Ben Reilly / Scarlet Spider, Spider-Carnage (voice) Main role; 65 episodes[10]
1995 CBS Schoolbreak Special Scott Leone Episode: "Between Mother and Daughter"
Wings Greg Brady Episode: "A House to Die For"
Real Ghosts Fraternity Brother Segment: "The Brotherhood"
1996 Clueless Donal Miller Episode: "To Party or Not to Party"
1998 Beverly Hills, 90210 Lenny 4 episodes
1998–2000 Malcolm & Eddie Leonard Rickets 43 episodes
1999 Sonic Underground Stripes (voice) Episode: "The Last Resort"
2000 7th Heaven Police Officer 2 episodes
JAG Lt. Andy Kingsley Episode: "JAG TV"
2001 Girlfriends Ken Duncans Episode: "Friends, Colleagues, Brothers"
Touched by an Angel Dennis Loggins Episode: "Most Likely to Succeed"
Jackie Chan Adventures Taggart McStone (voice) Episode: "Agent Tag"
2013–2016 Ultimate Spider-Man Electro, Spyder-Knight, Wolf Spider, Video Game Voice, Villager (voice) 9 episodes[10]

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
1991 Police Quest III: The Kindred Sergeant Sonny Bonds Credited as Chris Barns
1998 Return to Krondor Additional voices Credited as Christopher Daniel Barns
2002 Law & Order: Dead on the Money Scott Donovan
2003 Law & Order: Double or Nothing
2005 Kingdom Hearts II Prince Eric English dub (Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix)
2007 Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+
2010 Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions Spider-Man Noir [10]
2011 Spider-Man: Edge of Time Spider-Man 2099 [10]
2013 Marvel Heroes Symbiote Spider-Man [10]
2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Donald Menken
Spider-Man Unlimited Electro, Vulture [10]
2019 Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Electro [10]
2022 Disney Dreamlight Valley Prince Eric [10]
2024 Disney Speedstorm

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Christopher Daniel Barnes (born November 7, 1972) is an American actor and voice actor renowned for his work in animation and live-action, particularly as the voice of Prince Eric in Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989) and Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994–1998). Born in Portland, Maine, Barnes entered the entertainment industry as a child, beginning as a model with over 100 television commercials before securing early television roles including Ross in the NBC sitcom Day by Day (1988–1989), where his performance drew attention from critics predicting a promising career. He transitioned into voice acting during the late 1980s, providing the singing and speaking voice for Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, a role that marked his breakthrough in animated features and led to reprise appearances in video games such as Kingdom Hearts II (2005). Barnes achieved widespread recognition in the 1990s for voicing Spider-Man across the Marvel animated series, which ran for five seasons and influenced subsequent adaptations of the character, as well as spin-off media including video games like Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1995). In live-action, he portrayed Greg Brady in the satirical comedies The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) and A Very Brady Sequel (1996), contributing to their nostalgic appeal. His career has extended into gaming and recent Disney projects, where he reprised Eric in Disney Dreamlight Valley (2022) and Disney Speedstorm (2023), demonstrating ongoing versatility in voice performance.

Early life

Family background

Christopher Daniel Barnes was born on November 7, 1972, in . Barnes' parents are his father, Steve Barnes, and his mother, Carol Nixon; they were divorced. The family lived in during his early childhood, where Barnes grew up in a supportive environment that nurtured his initial interests. In 1981, when Barnes was eight years old, his family relocated from to . In 1985, at age 13, they moved again to on the West Coast, broadening his exposure to entertainment opportunities in . This transition marked a pivotal shift in his formative years, opening doors to professional pursuits in .

Initial steps in modeling and acting

Barnes began his professional career in the entertainment industry as a and at the age of eight, following his family's relocation from , to in 1981. This move enabled early opportunities in the field, where he quickly transitioned into acting by appearing in television commercials, amassing credits in over 100 such spots during his pre-teen years. In 1984, at age 11, Barnes made his feature film debut as Kevin Palmer Jr., the son of the protagonist played by JoBeth Williams, in the romantic comedy American Dreamer. The following year, his family moved again, this time to Los Angeles, which facilitated his entry into scripted television. At age 13, he secured his first major television role as Scott Hayden, the teenage son of the alien protagonist (portrayed by Robert Hays), in the ABC science fiction series Starman (1986–1987), appearing in all 22 episodes of the single season. Barnes continued building his live-action resume with early television appearances, including a two-year stint as a regular on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns during the mid-1980s. He followed this with a recurring role as Ross Harper, the adolescent son in a modern family, on the NBC sitcom Day by Day (1988–1989), where he appeared in 33 episodes across two seasons and received positive notices for his lanky, relatable portrayal of a teen navigating everyday life.

Career

Live-action roles

Barnes transitioned from child modeling to on-screen acting in the late , beginning with roles in specials. He appeared in two episodes: as Boyd in "Private Affairs" (1989), which explored teenage relationships and privacy, and as Will, a high school athlete facing random drug testing, in "Testing Dirty" (1990). During the 1990s, he built a steady stream of guest appearances on episodic television, often playing young professionals or students. Notable roles included Kevin Kelly on The Golden Girls (1990), a character on Herman's Head (1991), an agent on Time Trax (1993), a friend on Blossom (1994), Greg Brady on Wings (1995), Donal Miller on Clueless (1996), Lenny on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1998), and Lt. Mike Kelly on JAG (1998). From 1998 to 2000, Barnes also held a recurring role as the optimistic Leonard Rickets on the UPN sitcom Malcolm & Eddie, appearing in multiple episodes across seasons 3 and 4. His most prominent live-action film work came in the mid- with the portrayal of Greg Brady, the eldest Brady son, in the satirical comedies (1995) and (1996). In these films, directed by and respectively, Barnes depicted the character navigating culture clashes while maintaining the family's wholesome dynamic. After 2000, Barnes significantly reduced his live-action commitments, limiting himself to occasional guest spots that highlighted his versatility in supporting roles. These included Lt. Andy Kingsley on JAG (2000), a character in the episode "Broke" on 7th Heaven (2000), a police officer in the independent film Losers (2000), and a colleague on Girlfriends (2002).

Voice acting in animation

Barnes achieved his breakthrough in at the age of 16, providing the voice for Prince Eric in the 1989 animated film . This role, recorded during his teenage years, showcased his youthful yet mature vocal range and established him as a promising talent in the industry. Throughout the 1990s, Barnes contributed additional voices to several animated series, including the environmentally themed (1990–1996), where he lent support to ensemble episodes such as "A Hero for Earth." His work during this decade often involved versatile supporting roles in popular cartoons, helping to build his reputation for reliable character performances in ensemble casts. As his career evolved into the early , Barnes continued to take on guest and recurring voice parts in action-oriented animated shows. Notable among these was his portrayal of the Section 13 agent Tagert McStone in the episode "Agent Tag" of (2001). He also voiced the character Stripes the Tiger in the episode "The Last Resort" of (1999). These roles demonstrated his adaptability across genres, from adventure to sci-fi, while drawing on his earlier live-action experience to inform nuanced vocal deliveries.

Iconic Spider-Man portrayal

Christopher Daniel Barnes was cast as the voice of Peter Parker and his alter ego in : The Animated Series, which aired from 1994 to 1998 on . He provided the voice for the character across all 65 episodes of the five-season run, delivering a performance that captured the youthful energy, wit, and internal conflict central to the comic book hero. The series, produced by and Saban Entertainment, adapted classic storylines while incorporating crossovers with other Marvel properties, allowing Barnes to reprise the role in episodes featuring interactions with characters from : The Animated Series and : The Animated Series. Barnes' portrayal extended to key narrative arcs, including the character's battles with villains like , , and , as well as multiverse-spanning stories involving alternate such as Spider-Carnage, whom he also voiced. These episodes, part of the broader Marvel Animated Universe, highlighted Spider-Man's role in team-ups that bridged different Marvel franchises, emphasizing themes of heroism, responsibility, and moral complexity that resonated with audiences.) The enduring legacy of Barnes' Spider-Man has maintained a strong cultural impact, with the series often credited as a pivotal influence on subsequent Marvel animations due to its serialized storytelling and faithful adaptation of comic lore. By 2025, his performance continues to draw acclaim at fan conventions, including appearances at where he engages with enthusiasts on the role's significance. The character's cameo in the 2024 Disney+ series —nodding to the original crossovers—sparked renewed calls for a "Spider-Man '98" revival, underscoring the portrayal's lasting influence on modern interpretations of the web-slinger up to the present day.

Disney voice work

Christopher Daniel Barnes is renowned for his portrayal of Prince Eric in Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989), where at the age of 16, he provided the voice for the charismatic human prince who captures Ariel's heart, delivering a performance that blended youthful charm with maturity. This role marked one of his earliest major contributions to animation and established him as a key voice in the studio's era output. Barnes' interpretation emphasized Eric's adventurous spirit and romantic sincerity, contributing to the film's enduring popularity as a cornerstone of animated canon. Barnes extended his Disney legacy by reprising Prince Eric in the video game series, notably in Kingdom Hearts II (2005), where the character appears in the Atlantica world alongside Ariel, bridging Disney's animated storytelling with interactive gaming narratives. This crossover role allowed Barnes to revisit the character in a new medium, interacting with Sora and other protagonists amid threats from Organization XIII, highlighting Eric's bravery in defending his world. His involvement in the franchise up to 2010 further solidified the character's presence in Disney's multimedia ecosystem. In addition to Eric, Barnes voiced in the direct-to-video sequels Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002) and Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (2007), bringing a refined, heroic tone to the character during pivotal plot twists involving 's happily ever after. These performances showcased his versatility in voicing Disney princes, maintaining continuity in the franchise while adding depth to Charming's supportive role alongside . He also contributed additional voices to Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams (2007), enhancing ensemble scenes with various minor characters. Barnes has continued to reprise Prince Eric in contemporary Disney projects, including the life-simulation game (2022), where players interact with Eric in a valley populated by Disney characters, allowing for expanded lore and daily adventures. Similarly, in the racing game (2023), he voiced Eric as a playable racer, integrating the character into high-speed competitions with other Disney icons and updating his legacy for modern gaming audiences as of 2025. These recent roles demonstrate Barnes' ongoing commitment to Disney franchises, evolving his iconic voices across animated origins and interactive formats.

Video game roles

Barnes began contributing to video games in the late 1990s, providing voice work for various titles that often drew on his established animation portrayals. One of his notable early roles was as in II (2005), reprising the character from Disney's within the action RPG's world. He continued voicing Eric in subsequent Kingdom Hearts spin-offs and related media up through the early . In the Marvel video game space, Barnes voiced in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions (2010), bringing a gritty, 1930s detective tone to the alternate-universe web-slinger. He followed this with the role of in Spider-Man: Edge of Time (2011), portraying the futuristic Miguel O'Hara in a time-travel narrative alongside classic . Later, he returned to Marvel antagonists as Electro in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (2019), voicing the electrified villain in the team's battles against the Black Order. Barnes has maintained a presence in Disney-licensed games, including voicing Eric once more in (2022), a life-simulation game featuring Disney characters in a valley restoration storyline. His ongoing involvement extended to (2023), where he voiced Eric in the high-speed battles against other Disney icons. These recent appearances underscore his continued work in as of 2025.

Writing and short stories

In the 2010s, following his established career in voice acting, Christopher Daniel Barnes transitioned into creative writing, focusing on short fiction that he self-publishes and shares online. His debut published short story, "The Warrior," appeared on Amazon in 2013 as a standalone e-book exploring the psychological and sociological impacts of post-traumatic stress disorder within a fantasy framework. Barnes maintains a dedicated website, christopherdanielbarnes.com, where he freely distributes a growing collection of original short stories intended exclusively for adult audiences. These works feature graphic depictions of violence, sexuality, and human darkness, deliberately eschewing heroic or fantastical escapism in favor of raw, introspective narratives. Notable examples from his catalog include "The Addict," which delves into themes of substance dependency and existential despair; "The Patient," centering on mortality and familial grief; "The Lover," examining desire and power dynamics; "The Watcher," portraying voyeurism and emotional detachment; and "The Inmate," addressing isolation and regret. Many of these stories adopt a minimalist structure, often titled with "The [Archetype]" to highlight character-driven explorations of personal turmoil. As of 2024, Barnes continues to expand his output, incorporating audio readings of select pieces such as "The Addict" to enhance accessibility for listeners. His writing serves as a creative outlet complementary to his performative background, emphasizing unfiltered psychological realism over commercial genre conventions.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Christopher Daniel Barnes was previously married to Dawn Nallick, though the exact dates of the marriage and subsequent remain unspecified and occurred prior to 2012. In 2012, Barnes married Rebecca Guyadeen, and the couple remains together as of 2025. Barnes maintains a high level of regarding his family life, with no public details available about children.

Later years and public appearances

In the and beyond, Christopher Daniel Barnes has maintained an active presence at fan conventions, engaging with audiences by reprising his iconic voices from roles such as and Prince Eric in live performances and panels. Appearances at events like series and have become regular, allowing fans to interact directly with the voice actor behind these beloved characters. For instance, he participated in in May 2025 and in October 2025, where he joined discussions on his career and performed voice impressions on stage. Barnes has extended his fan engagement through digital platforms, offering personalized video messages via Cameo as of 2025, where he delivers custom greetings in the voices of and Prince Eric, often incorporating fans' specific requests for birthdays or celebrations. These services highlight his enduring connection to his most famous roles, with positive reviews noting the nostalgic appeal of hearing his performances again. A rare public sighting of Barnes occurred on June 30, 2025, when he was photographed in Los Angeles, appearing markedly different from his younger years due to aging, as detailed in a Parade magazine article that emphasized his transformed appearance with gray hair and a more mature physique. Post-2023, Barnes has experienced a gap in major new voice acting roles, with his most recent credit being Prince Eric in the 2023 video game Disney Speedstorm, shifting his focus toward legacy preservation via social media. On Instagram at @cdb_stories, he shares personal updates, behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his career, and excerpts from his short stories, fostering ongoing interaction with supporters.

Filmography

Film

Barnes appeared in a select number of films, spanning live-action roles in independent and theatrical releases alongside voice work in animated features and sequels. His film credits are relatively sparse, with no major theatrical roles after the , though he continued contributing to projects into the and a minor in 2018.
YearTitleRoleType
1984American DreamerKevin Palmer Jr.Live-action theatrical
1989Prince Eric (voice)Animated theatrical
1994A Pig's TaleBarryLive-action
1995Greg BradyLive-action theatrical
1996Greg BradyLive-action theatrical
2002 II: Dreams Come True (voice)Animated
2004Shut Up and Kiss Me!Ryan BallisterLive-action independent
2007 III: A Twist in Time (voice)Animated
2018Manos ReturnsJayLive-action independent

Television

Barnes's early television work primarily consisted of live-action roles, beginning with his portrayal of the teenage son Ross Harper in the NBC sitcom Day by Day, which aired from 1988 to 1990 and followed a family's daily life through the eyes of their children. He transitioned from modeling into acting, securing guest spots on various 1990s series, including appearances as a student on Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1992, a classmate on Clueless in 1997, a pilot on Wings in 1996, a friend on Blossom in 1994, a naval officer on JAG in 1998, Kevin Kelly on The Golden Girls in 1990, a delivery boy on The Golden Palace in 1992, a young man on Touched by an Angel in 1997, an employee on Herman's Head in 1992, a suspect on Time Trax in 1994, and various parts in ABC Afterschool Specials episodes between 1989 and 1994. These roles showcased his versatility in supporting comedic and dramatic parts on network television. In animated television, Barnes achieved prominence as the voice of /Peter Parker in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, the lead role in the production that ran from 1994 to 1998 and featured 65 episodes exploring the superhero's battles against classic villains like and . He reprised the character in , a 2000–2001 series set in an alternate future, where he voiced the titular hero across 13 episodes amid inter-dimensional adventures. Barnes also contributed guest voices to , including minor characters in episodes focused on environmental themes during the show's 1990–1996 run on multiple networks. He provided voices for and Spyder-Knight in an episode of Marvel's (2016) and reprised Prince Eric in the live TV special The Little Mermaid Live! (2019). Barnes continued with occasional voice roles in the 2010s, with no new live-action or animated roles reported as of November 2025.

Video games

Barnes provided the voice for /Peter Parker in the 2000 video game Spider-Man, developed by and published by for PlayStation, , and . He reprised the role in the 2001 sequel : Enter: Electro, also by and , available on PlayStation and other platforms. In the series, Barnes voiced Prince Eric from 2002 to 2010, appearing prominently in (2005) and its Final Mix+ re-release (2007), both developed by . This role linked his Disney animation work to the action RPG franchise. More recently, Barnes returned as Prince Eric in (2022), a life-simulation game by , and in the racing game (2023), developed by and published by . As of November 2025, no new video game roles for Barnes have been confirmed for 2024 or 2025 releases.

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