Barnaby was born into a working class family, his parents both having a background in music and entertainment. His mother, an ice show performer, and his father a musician performer and teacher, both influenced his interest in the performing, musical, and martial arts.

He lived and worked in Germany and became near-fluent in the German language. While in Germany he performed piano at talent contests with pieces by Debussy and also Liszt's Operatic Concert Paraphrase on Rigoletto. He was introduced to acting in Germany and performed stage plays along with musical shows.

He continues his love for martial arts today practicing and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in San Jose. His love of language extends to Russian. Barnaby is tackling the Entertainment Industry one project at a time. Within his first year he has already been in 17 film, television, and commercial productions, including scenes with William Fichtner in "The Wizard".