Wesley Barry (1907 - 1994)

Actor, Director, Producer. In over 60 movies from the 1910s to the 1940s. Barry is best remembered as ‘Ben Applegate’ in “The Country Kid” (1923) and ‘Sturrle’ in “Sunny Skies” (1930).

Fred Barry (1887 - 1964)

Actor. He appeared in the films “Tit Coq” (1953), and “Fridolinons” (1945). He also made guest appearances on the television series, “Burke’s Law-February 14, 1964, October 14, 1964, and September 27, 1963. Barry also was a member of the famous Quebec Troupe, ‘Barry-Duquesne.’ (bio by: K)

Donald “Red” Barry (1912 - 1980)

Actor. Born in Houston, Texas, he was best known for his role as Red Ryder in the successful 1940s “Adventures of Red Ryder” film series. By the 1950s, he was in supporting roles in many westerns such as “Gunfire”(1950), “My Outlaw Brother’ (1951), “Seven Men from Now” (1956) and “The Last Mile” (1959). His many […]

James O. Barrows (1855 - 1925)

Stage actor, also appeared in 29 films. (bio by: TLS)

Sgt Henry A. Barrows (1875 - 1945)

American Actor in films from 1913-1936. Sometimes credited as Harry Barrows, or H.A. Barrows, he appeared in numerous films from the silent era into early talkies. Among his films were “A Soldier’s Oath” (1915), “Quicksand” (1918), “The Wise Kid” (1922), “Captain Blood” (1924), and “Some Mother’s Boy” (1929). He was the father of actor George […]

Harry Barris (1905 - 1962)

Singer, Songwriter. Born in New York City, he was best known for being a member of the Rhythm Boys vocal trio which included singers Bing Crosby and Al Rinker. A professional pianist at 14, he began touring with his own group by 17. In 1926, he co-founded the Rhythm Boys vocal trio, wrote the hit […]

Rutland Barrington (1853 - 1922)

Actor. Born George Rutland Barrington-Fleet in Penge, Bromley, Kent, England, he was a popular stage and film actor. A member of the famous D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, he was considered one of it’s greatest members and one of the most famous and popular performers of the Victorian era. Barrington began performing the work of W.S. […]

Michael Barrington (1925 - 1988)

British Actor. He was born and died in London, England. Film and television credits include “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” “Edward the King,” “Porridge,” “The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer,” “Her Majesty’s Pleasure,” “The Victorians,” “The New Avengers,” “Doctor Who,” “Raffles,” “Z Cars,” “Dixon of Dock Green,” and “Coronation Street.” (bio by: Genet) Cause […]

Edgar Barrier (1907 - 1964)

Actor. He appeared in 15 television series/shows and 52 films including: “Escape,” “Comrade X,” “Journey Into Fear,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Macbeth,” “The War of the Worlds,” and “Snow White and the Three Stooges.” (bio by: TLS)

Jean Louis Barrault (1910 - 1994)

French actor and director who with his wife founded a major theatrical company.  He appeared in such films as “The Children of Paradise” and “The Longest Day.”  He was married to actress Madeleine Renaud.  Family links:  Spouse:  Lucie Madeleine Renaud Barrault (1900 – 1994)* *Calculated relationship

Robert Harriot Barrat (1889 - 1970)

Actor. Born in New York City, he started his career on the Broadway stage and debuted on the big screen during the silent film era in “Her Own Way” (1915), followed by “The Wonder Man” (1920). Featured as a character performer in over a hundred films, his credits include “The Kennel Murder Case” (1933), “Captain […]

Sandy Irving Baron (1937 - 2001)

Actor, Comedian. After graduating from Brooklyn College, he pursued a career as a standup comedian, performing in the resort hotels of the Catskill Mountains in New York. He eventually landed several secondary roles in Broadway plays, including a part opposite Henry Fonda in the 1966 play “Generation. In the mid 1960s he released a comedy […]

Griff Barnett (1884 - 1958)

Actor. Born in Blue Ridge, Texas, he was noted for his solid supporting roles most often as judges or doctors. He made his screen debut in “The Lone Ranger” (1938) and went on to appear in over 80 films. His credits included “Arizona” (1940), “Danger Woman” (1946), “Possessed” (1947), “Tap Roots” (1948), “Crossfire” (1949) and […]

Charlie Barnett (1954 - 1996)

Actor, Comedian. A native of Bluefield, West Virginia, Barnett is best remembered for his role as “Neville ‘Noogie’ Lamont” on the television series, “Miami Vice” from 1984 to 1987. Barnett also appeared in the television series, “T.J. Hooker”, and several films including, “D.C. Cab” (1983), “Beer” (1985), “My Man Adam” (1985), “Charlie Barnett’s Terms Of […]

T. Roy Barnes (1880 - 1937)

Barnes appeared in over 50 films between 1920 and 1935, primarily in comedies. Although born in England, he lived in the United States from early childhood. He was married to stage actress Bessie Crawford until his death. They had two children. Barnes started his show career in vaudeville where he appeared with his wife in […]

Justus D. Barnes (1862 - 1946)

Actor. A rugged heavy of early silent cinema, he played the lead bandit in the landmark “The Great Train Robbery” (1903), reputedly the first narrative film. It was his screen debut. Barnes was a veteran stage performer when Edison director Edwin S. Porter cast him in his 10-minute western epic; sporting a fake bushy mustache […]

Barry Barnes (1906 - 1965)

British actor who starred in “Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel” (1938) and “The Midas Touch” (1940). (bio by: Kieran Smith)

Reginald Barlow (1866 - 1943)

Actor. He was a prominent stage and film character actor of the 1930s. His film career spanned from 1915 to 1944 and appeared in over 90 films, most of then uncredited. His father was a minstrel and he made his stage debut at the age of 12 in his father’s minstrel troupe called Barlow, Wilson, […]

Peter Barkworth (1929 - 2006)

Actor. A native of Margate, Kent, England, he is probably best remembered for playing the title role in the 1979 British television series “Telford’s Change”. After making his big screen debut in the movie “A Touch of Larceny” in 1959, Barkworth had notable performances in such films as “No Love for Johnnie”, (1960), “Where Eagles […]

Lex Barker (1919 - 1973)

Lex Barker made it to Broadway once, in a small role in a short run of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor in 1938. He also had a small role in Orson Welles’s disastrous Five Kings, which met with so many problems in Boston and Philadelphia that it never made it into New York. In February […]

Rafael Bardem (1889 - 1972)

Actor. He was born in Barcelona (Catalunya) and died in Madrid. He began his career on stage at the age of 20 in the company of Rosario Pino and became one of the legendary spanish stage actors of the Twentieth Century. On stage, he worked in “Un Espíritu Burlon” (1946), “El Caso de la Mujer […]

Ben Bard (1893 - 1974)

Motion Picture Actor. He appeared in many films of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Among them “No Other Woman” (1928), “Hollywood Party” (1934), and “The Ghost Ship” (1943), to name a few. He was married for several years to actress Ruth Roland until her death in 1937. They are both interred within the same family […]

Roy Barcroft (1902 - 1969)

Actor. Born in Crab Orchard, Nebraska, he was a popular character actor most noted for playing villains in B-Westerns and other genres. In 1943, he signed an exclusive 10-year contract with Republic Pictures and starred in over 150 films and serials, as one to most recognizable villains to the audiences of the day. His many […]

George Barbier (1866 - 1945)

Actor. He was educated for the ministry before going to work on the stage. He appeared on Broadway in such successes as “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and “The Man Who Came Back,” among others.  He signed a contract with Paramount Pictures in 1929 and later worked as an actor for most of the major […]

Luis Barbero (1916 - 2005)

Actor. He debuted on stage in 1939, in the play “El Rey que Rabió.” He become one of the best character actors in Spanish Cinema, where appeared in more than 200 films. Recently, he triumphed in the role of Matías in TV series “Médico de Familia.” His last apparition was in 2005, in TV comedic […]

Richard Sanders Barbee (1885 - 1965)

Actor. After receiving a Bachelor’s degree from Princeton, he moved to California and got a job with the Belasco Stock Acting Company. After a few years of training, he moved to New York, where he had a successful career performing on Broadway. He made his big screen debut in “Her Great Price” (1916), and appeared […]

Rev Gérard Barbeau (1970 - 1960)

Actor. He appeared in the film, “Le Rossignol Et Les Cloches” (1952). He was ordained a few months before his death Sept. 16, 1960.

Percy Barbat (1882 - 1965)

Actor. Born Percy Dewitt Barbat, he was primarily a stage performer when he made his big screen debut in “Peter Pan” (1924). He also appeared in some short reel serials and in “No Man’s Land” (1964). He died in San Antonio, Texas. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)  Family links:  Parents:  George W Barbat (____ – […]

John Banner (1910 - 1973)

Actor. He had a forty five year career acting on stage, in motion pictures, and on television, and his best remembered for his role of ‘Sergeant Schultz’ in the 1960s television situation comedy “Hogan’s Heroes” (1965  to 1971).  An actor of Jewish descent in his hometown of Vienna, he was forced to leave when Germany […]

Ian Edmund Bannen (1928 - 1999)

Actor. As a young man, he served in the army and attended Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire. He first appeared on the London stage in “Prisoners of War”(1955) and later had great success in Eugene O´Neills “The Iceman Cometh”(1957) and “Long day´s Journey into Night”(1958). Bannen was an original member of the Royal  Shakespeare Company and also […]