Barry Burton

Barry Burton
Resident Evil character
Barry Burton in Resident Evil (1996)
First game	Resident Evil (1996)
Created by	Shinji Mikami Isao Ohishi
Designed by	Jun Takeuchi Kenichi Iwao
Voiced by	English Barry Gjerde (Resident Evil)[1] Ed Smaron (Resident Evil 2002 remake)[1] Jamieson Pric (Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D)[1] Michael McConnohie (Resident Evil: Revelations 2)[1] Japanese Yusaku Yara (Resident Evil 2002 remake, Resident Evil: Revelations 2)[1]
Portrayed by	Greg Smith (Resident Evil live-action cutscenes)[2] Kevin Durand (Resident Evil: Retribution)[3]
In-universe information
Nationality	American

Barry Burton (バリー・バートン, Barī Bāton) is a character in Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan), a survival horror video game series created by the Japanese company Capcom. He was first introduced as a supporting character in the original Resident Evil (1996) and became a player character in Resident Evil: Revelations 2 (2015).

Created by director Shinji Mikami and designer Isao Ohishi, Billy Burton was added to the first Resident Evil game later in development. They originally designed a muscular cyborg named Gelzer, before deciding that the game should emphasize horror instead of science fiction. Burton re-used some of Gelzer's design and story elements, such as his massive stature, military background, and status as a member of Special Tactics and Rescue Service.

Video game publications have described Barry as among the best and most likable characters in the Resident Evil franchise. Several publications also praised the character's writing, and he has gained popularity due to his awkward dialogue in the original Resident Evil game.