Barry Hilton Biography
Barry Hilton is a South African stand-up comedian who was born in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe) as David Barry Hilton. Referred to by his middle name, Barry (aka ‘The Cousin’), he is also an actor, television personality, and motivational speaker.
After 6 years of initially working as an electrician, he tried his hand at comedy-turning Professional in 1983 at the age of 26. Inspired by comedians Richard Pryor and Billy Connolly, Hilton’s personal style can best be described as a combination of observational, satirical, and physical comedy.
Barry Hilton Age
Barry is 65 years old as of 2021, he was born on 29 January 1956, in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe). He celebrates his birthday on 29 January every year and his birth sign is Aquarius.
Barry Hilton Height
Hilton stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos, relative to his surroundings, which are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Barry Hilton Education
Barry attended St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Junior School from the age of 5 (1961) to the age of 10 (1966). At the age of 11 – 12, he attended Blessed Edward Jones RC High School in Rhyl until the family relocated to Newlands in Cape Town, South Africa. From March 1969 to December 1971 Hilton was a pupil at Observatory Boys (now Rhodes High School) but left at age 15 to start an apprenticeship at Joffe Electrical, which he completed in 1974.
Barry Hilton Family
Barry was born to his parents Irene Natalie Lieveaux, a French Mauritian descendant and Lancashire-born father Jack Hilton. In 1961 Hilton’s family moved from Southern Rhodesia to North Wales.
Barry Hilton Wife
Hilton is married to his third wife Sandy Hilton (2007 – current) after two previous marriages to Janet McKirdy (1976–1980) and Jane Tweedie (1980–2004). He presently resides in Hermanus, South Africa with his beautiful, spouse and children.
Barry Hilton Children
Having six children of his own. Barry is a zealous supporter of the ”Little Fighter’s Cancer Trust” and continually takes part in charity events to raise money and awareness for the West Rand Heart and Organ Transplant Foundation. However, we are keeping tabs and will update you once we get the identity of Barry’s children.
Barry Hilton Net Worth
Barry has an estimated Net Worth ranging between $1 million and $5 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his Assets, Money, and Income. His primary source of income is his career as a Comedian. Through his various sources of income, Barry has been able to accumulate a good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Barry Hilton Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Barry Hilton.
Barry Hilton Wiki
- Full Names: David Barry Hilton
- Popular As: Barry Hilton aka The Cousin
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Comedian
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Barry Hilton Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 64 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Date of Birth: January 29, 1956
- Place of Birth: Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe)
- Birthday: January 29,
Barry Hilton Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: White
Barry Hilton Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Jack Hilton
- Mother: Irene Natalie Lieveaux
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Sandy Hilton
- Children: Six Children
Barry Hilton Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million dollars (Approx)
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Comedian
Barry Hilton House and Cars
- Place of living: Hermanus, South Africa
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Barry Hilton Career
Barry worked as an electrician for six years and later went to work as the maintenance manager of a hotel frequented by the cast of the comedy television show ‘Biltong and Potroast’. He met Johny Noble who managed to get him into his first gig at The Holiday Inn, Port Elizabeth in May 1983.
This was followed by a six-month stint as compere at cabaret spot, the Millionaires Club in Cape Town after which he relocated to Johannesburg to perform at the local pub, The Jolly Roger.
While he was performing at The Jolly Roger he was discovered by agent Josie Broude of the “Don Hughes Organisation” run by Maurice Fresco who represented her for 10 years until her death in 1994.
He was the first South African to perform at Wild Coast Sun and Sun City Extravaganza. He continued to perform as a relatively unknown comic at the Sun City Super Bowl in ‘Laugh Aid’ 1989. Due to his mother’s illness with cancer, Hilton returned to South Africa from a four-night gig called ‘In on the park’ at St Helier on the Channel Islands Jersey where he opened for Billy Connolly.
In 1990 he moved back to South Africa permanently, returning to the Runway Bar for four years to continue his work in a new Connolly inspired direction. Here Joe Parker advised him to book sets and take money from the door rather than working for guaranteed money gigs.
Basil O’Hagen gave Hilton the opportunity to do so at Dan Keld West, and after having performed for only six people on the first night, gigs picked up steadily and Hilton’s career in comedy started to look promising.
Barry Hilton Career in Television
Hilton has hosted talk shows Catch A Wake-Up and Funny You Should Say That and TV game show The Generation Game in 2008. In 2005, he performed a comedy special, titled The Live Series – Hilton. Developed especially for DStv’s Box Office by Mannequin Pictures and launched on Box Office and released later in 2015 on DVD. DStv says sales from the show “exceeded expectations, it was one of the best-selling shows on Box Office when it was released in February 2015.
Barry Hilton Films
- Finding Lenny
- Outrageous
Barry Hilton Awards
- In 2015 The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International named Hilton a Paul Harris Fellow in appreciation for assisting in a better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.
- 2014: Personality of the year during the Zim Awards.
- 2013: Comics Choice Lifetime Achiever Award.
Frequently Asked Questions About Barry Hilton
Who is Barry Hilton?
Hilton is a famous stand-up comedian. Referred to by his middle name, Barry (aka ‘The Cousin’), he is also an actor, television personality, and motivational speaker. After 6 years of initially working as an electrician, he tried his hand at comedy-turning Professional in 1983 at the age of 26.
How old is Hilton?
Barry is a South African national born on 29 January 1956, in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe).
How tall is Hilton?
Barry stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Hilton married?
Yes, Barry is married to Sandy Hilton. They got married in 2007. The couple resides in Hermanus, South Africa, together with their children.
How much is Hilton worth?
Barry has an approximate net worth of $1 million – $5 million dollars (Approx). This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Hilton live?
Barry presently resides in Hermanus, South Africa with his beautiful, spouse and children.
Is Hilton dead or alive?
Barry is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Hilton Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website