Barret Spencer Oliver (born August 24, 1973) is an American
photographer and former child actor. He is known for his role as
Bastian Balthazar Bux in the film adaptation of Michael Ende's novel
The Neverending Story, followed by roles in D.A.R.Y.L., Cocoon and
Cocoon: The Return.Oliver had minor roles in television and film,
until starring as Bastian in the 1984 movie The NeverEnding Story.
Subsequently, he was cast as the lead in Tim Burton's short film
Frankenweenie and as the android "Daryl" in the 1985 film D.A.R.Y.L.,
a part for which he won a Saturn Award.His last role in a feature film
was Willie Saravian in Paul Bartel's 1989 ensemble comedy Scenes from
the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills.Later Oliver became a printer and
photographer, specializing in nineteenth century processes such as
collodion and Woodburytype. His work has been displayed in museum and
gallery exhibitions and used in films. In 2007, his book A History of
the Woodburytype was published by Carl Mautz Publishing.
photographer and former child actor. He is known for his role as
Bastian Balthazar Bux in the film adaptation of Michael Ende's novel
The Neverending Story, followed by roles in D.A.R.Y.L., Cocoon and
Cocoon: The Return.Oliver had minor roles in television and film,
until starring as Bastian in the 1984 movie The NeverEnding Story.
Subsequently, he was cast as the lead in Tim Burton's short film
Frankenweenie and as the android "Daryl" in the 1985 film D.A.R.Y.L.,
a part for which he won a Saturn Award.His last role in a feature film
was Willie Saravian in Paul Bartel's 1989 ensemble comedy Scenes from
the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills.Later Oliver became a printer and
photographer, specializing in nineteenth century processes such as
collodion and Woodburytype. His work has been displayed in museum and
gallery exhibitions and used in films. In 2007, his book A History of
the Woodburytype was published by Carl Mautz Publishing.
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