Timothy Christopher Dever (born July 10, 1969 in Silver Spring, Maryland)[1] is an actor who shared the voice role of Barney in nine home videos, usually serving as his speaking voice while Duncan Brannan provided his singing voice.
Dever also did the voice of Barney in a NPT (Nashville Public Television) promo that was released in 2002.
Personal Life[]
Tim Dever is married to his wife Kathy Dever. Both of them were ice skating coaches in Phoenix, Arizona. They both have 3 daughters who are Kaitlyn Dever, Mady Dever, and Jane Dever.
Career[]
Barney[]
Dever coached in Phoenix, Arizona until he won a nationwide cattle call to become the voice of Barney. He would later go on to voice another popular children’s favorite character, Bob the Builder.[2]
Dever was supposed to continue his role as Barney in Season 7 of Barney & Friends, but due to a family tragedy he had been dismissed, and he was eventually replaced by Dean Wendt. However, Dever's voice as Barney would continue to be heard in newly manufactured toys from Fisher-Price until 2003.
Credits[]
Barney[]
Barney the Dinosaur[]
- Barney's Super Singing Circus (Speaking)
- Come on Over to Barney's House (Speaking)
- Barney's Dino Dancin' Tunes (Speaking in new footage)
- Be My Valentine Love, Barney (Speaking)
- Let's Go to the Zoo (Speaking)
- Barney's Pajama Party (Entire role in the new content)
- You Can Be Anything (Speaking)
- Barney's Beach Party (Speaking)
- Round and Round We Go (Speaking)
- Barney's Christmas Star (Entire role)
- Barney's Zoo Tour (Speaking and some singing)
- Neighborhood Heroes See 'n Say
- Brush Your Teeth Barney (speaking)
- Jumbo Talking Barney
- Magical Friend Barney (speaking)
- Silly Hats Barney (speaking and some singing)
- Move 'N Groove Dance Mat
- Sparkle 'n Sing™ Barney (speaking)
- Best Manners Singing Barney
- Please 'n Thank You Cash Register
- Safety Songs Driver
- Bend-A-Tune Trumpet
- Dino Dance Barney
- Learning Fun Laptop
- Barney's Let's Share the Day Together LTM Software
Trivia[]
- Dever's voice for Barney sounds similar to Duncan Brannan's, but deeper (not to the same extent as Bob West).