Curry Barker
Curry Barker (born September 22, 1999) is an American filmmaker, actor and comedian from Mobile, Alabama. He began making short films at a young age and later met Cooper Tomlinson while attending film school. The two went on to co-create the internet sketch comedy channel “that’s a bad idea,” known for short-form comedy and horror videos. Barker has directed short films including The Chair and made his feature directorial debut with the found-footage horror film Milk & Serial (2024), followed by Obsession (2025). As an actor, he has appeared in television series including Dave and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Acting
TV
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
as Joey
2005
Movie
Obsession
as Customer Service Representative (voice)
2026
Movie
B-Side: For Taylor
as Luke
2023
Movie
Anything But Ghosts
as Mouse
Movie
Fly Me to the Earth
as Cotton
2025
Movie
Striking Gold
2024
Movie
Drywall
2021
Movie
Meanwhile Outside the Bank
as Ryan
2020
Movie
Contemplation
2020
Movie
Real World
as Rivers Rivera
2019
Crew
Movie
Obsession
Director
2026
Movie
The Chair
Director
2022
Movie
Anything But Ghosts
Director
Movie
Fly Me to the Earth
Writer
2025
Movie
Untitled Texas Chainsaw Massacre Film
Director
Movie
Striking Gold
Director
2024
Movie
Drywall
Writer
2021
Movie
Meanwhile Outside the Bank
Director
2020
Movie
Contemplation
Director
2020
Movie
Real World
Director
2019
Movie
Haley's Brain
Assistant Editor
2025