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Philip Barantini
Philip Barantini (born 13 July 1980) is a British director, producer, screenwriter and actor. Known for his intense one-shot works, he directed the film Boiling Point (2021), its follow-up series (2023) and the miniseries Adolescence (2025), all starring Stephen Graham. He has received two Primetime Emmy Awards and a BAFTA Award nomination.
As an actor, his notable roles include appearances in Dream Team, Band of Brothers, and The Responder.
Philip Barantini was born in Liverpool and grew up in Huyton, Merseyside.
Barantini was at first an actor, notably starring as Sergeant Wayne A. "Skinny" Sisk in HBO's Band of Brothers (2001).[citation needed] His other television roles include Billy O'Neill in Dream Team (1998-2000), Bezpalov in Chernobyl (2019), and Steve in The Responder (2022).[citation needed]
Barantini starred as Steve Hart in the film Ned Kelly (2003) alongside Heath Ledger and Orlando Bloom.[citation needed] His other film roles included Joey in The Escapist (2002), David in Hard Boiled Sweets (2012), and John Morgan in A Violent Man (2022).[citation needed]
Whilst acting, Barantini expressed an interest in directing, taking opportunities to shadow other directors. He made his directorial debut with the short film Seconds Out (2019), shortly before filming and releasing his second short Boiling Point (2019), which reunited him with his friend and Band of Brothers co-star Stephen Graham. The short earned him the Lift-Off Season Award for Best Short at the Manchester awards.[citation needed]
Barantini's first feature film was the gritty crime thriller Villain, starring Craig Fairbrass.
Following the success of the 2019 kitchen drama, Barantini co-wrote a feature film, also titled Boiling Point (2021), with his one-time writing partner James Cummings. Barantini drew inspiration for many of the story arcs from his own experiences as a head chef as well as experiences of those who he knew who worked in the industry. The feature saw Stephen Graham reprise the lead role of chef Andy Jones and was filmed in one true take.
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Philip Barantini
Philip Barantini (born 13 July 1980) is a British director, producer, screenwriter and actor. Known for his intense one-shot works, he directed the film Boiling Point (2021), its follow-up series (2023) and the miniseries Adolescence (2025), all starring Stephen Graham. He has received two Primetime Emmy Awards and a BAFTA Award nomination.
As an actor, his notable roles include appearances in Dream Team, Band of Brothers, and The Responder.
Philip Barantini was born in Liverpool and grew up in Huyton, Merseyside.
Barantini was at first an actor, notably starring as Sergeant Wayne A. "Skinny" Sisk in HBO's Band of Brothers (2001).[citation needed] His other television roles include Billy O'Neill in Dream Team (1998-2000), Bezpalov in Chernobyl (2019), and Steve in The Responder (2022).[citation needed]
Barantini starred as Steve Hart in the film Ned Kelly (2003) alongside Heath Ledger and Orlando Bloom.[citation needed] His other film roles included Joey in The Escapist (2002), David in Hard Boiled Sweets (2012), and John Morgan in A Violent Man (2022).[citation needed]
Whilst acting, Barantini expressed an interest in directing, taking opportunities to shadow other directors. He made his directorial debut with the short film Seconds Out (2019), shortly before filming and releasing his second short Boiling Point (2019), which reunited him with his friend and Band of Brothers co-star Stephen Graham. The short earned him the Lift-Off Season Award for Best Short at the Manchester awards.[citation needed]
Barantini's first feature film was the gritty crime thriller Villain, starring Craig Fairbrass.
Following the success of the 2019 kitchen drama, Barantini co-wrote a feature film, also titled Boiling Point (2021), with his one-time writing partner James Cummings. Barantini drew inspiration for many of the story arcs from his own experiences as a head chef as well as experiences of those who he knew who worked in the industry. The feature saw Stephen Graham reprise the lead role of chef Andy Jones and was filmed in one true take.