Barry Atsma

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Summary

Barry Atsma is a Dutch actor and producer known for Stricken, The Black Book, Bad Banks, and The Split. His roles span psychological dramas, thrillers, historical stories, and family-focused television. In 2025, he said he created and produced Bennie to broaden portrayals of neurodiverse people, challenge stereotypes, and give neurodiverse actors work; he also joined the Netherlands’ Orange the World campaign against violence toward women and girls. Atsma has spoken publicly about #MeToo and casting power dynamics, describing why he distanced himself from a powerful casting director.