Born: 1946, Islington, London, UK historyproject.org.uk
Early Life & Background
Barry Quinton was born in 1946, in Islington, London. historyproject.org.uk
His parents were not in the film/cinema industry. However, a maternal uncle met his future wife working at the Leicester Square Theatre (that later became the Odeon West End) after WWII. historyproject.org.uk
Career & Work
He started very young in the film/cinema business: in August 1961 he began work as a trainee projectionist at the Odeon, North Finchley. historyproject.org.uk
Over time, he moved to other cinemas, still as a projectionist (second projectionist etc.), including work at the Odeon, Gaumont, and others. historyproject.org.uk
He also worked on live shows (when cinemas/theatres hosted live performances) in various venues. historyproject.org.uk
Later he worked with NATKE (a trade union in the cinema/television sector in the UK) – becoming Training Officer, then going on to be in charge of the Cinema Division covering cinema staff (non-management) in London/South-East etc. historyproject.org.uk
Later Roles & Activities
After his work with NATKE, he later took on a role as a Welfare Officer / Visitor for the Cinema & Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF), looking after members in need (helping with financial issues, etc.). historyproject.org.uk
According to Company-Director and official records, Barry Quinton is retired. checkcompany.co.uk+1
He was a Director in British Cinema and Television Veterans Limited from Dec 2010 until his resignation in March 2023. Company Director Check+1