Barron has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 25 years, beginning his career in commercials before moving into television and film production.
He has held a wide range of posts, including location manager, assistant director, production manager and production supervisor, working on such films as The French Lieutenant's Woman, The Killing Fields, Revolution, Legend, The Princess Bride and Franco Zeffirelli's Hamlet.
In 1991, Barron was appointed executive in charge of production on George Lucas' ambitious television project The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.
Barron also produced Oliver Parker's Othello, in which Branagh starred with Laurence Fishburne.
In spring 1999, he formed his own company, Contagious Films, with British director Paul Weiland.