Education
A native man of the Bronx, New York, Barba studied at Regis High School in New York City.
A native man of the Bronx, New York, Barba studied at Regis High School in New York City.
He is known for his work on Grimm and the Law & Order franchise. He also spent two years at Columbia University and later went to University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. After earning his degree, he became a director fellow at the American Film Institute, where he earned his postgraduate degree in film production.
In addition, he directed Blue Tiger (1994) and Solo (1996), before specializing as a director/producer for television programs.
His television credits include series such as New York Undercover, Level 9, Resurrection Boulevard, American Dreams, Computer Society of India: Miami, Numb3rs, Computer Society of India: New York, Blade: The Series, Fringe, Grimm, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Threshold, Kojak and Medical Investigation, as well in Apollo 11: The Movie (1996). Barba is a three-time American Latino Media Arts Award nominated and also served in a Psychological Operations unit of the United States. Army Special Forces.
He is currently an executive producer and director on National Broadcasting Company"s Grimm.
