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Douglas Barr

Actor, Director, Writer, Additional CreditsBorn May 1, 1949 (76 years)
Douglas Gregor Barr, born (May 1, 1949), in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, is an American actor, director, and writer. He is best known for his role as Howie Munson in the popular 1980s television series, "The Fall Guy."

Barr's acting career also includes notable roles such as Alex Jagger in the television series "The Wizard," and Sam in the film "Spaced Invaders."

Transitioning from acting, Barr has established a prolific career as a director, primarily working on television movies. His extensive directing credits include numerous films for the Hallmark Channel, and television movies such as "Secrets of the Mountain." He has also contributed to the industry as a writer, with several teleplays to his credit.

In his personal life, Barr has been married to Clare Kirkconnell since June 9, 1984, and they have one child. Beyond his film industry endeavors, he is also the owner of the 2480 winery located in Napa Valley, California.

Barr's contributions to 1980s television and his successful transition to directing have solidified his place in the entertainment industry.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Northpole
  • CBS Schoolbreak Special
  • Conundrum
  • Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave
  • Game Time: Tackling the Past

Known For

  • The Fall Guy
  • Spaced Invaders
  • To Be Fat Like Me
  • Northpole
  • Northpole: Open for Christmas
  • Sweet Valley High
  • Perfect Body
  • Deadly Blessing
  • Confessions of an American Bride
  • This Time Around
  • Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery
  • The Note
  • Perfect Romance
  • Switched at Birth
  • Beautiful Girl
  • For the Love of a Child
  • The Jensen Project
  • Sex, Lies & Obsession
  • The Mystery Cruise
  • Notes from the Heart Healer
  • Vanished Without a Trace
  • The Unseen
  • Conundrum
  • Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave

Douglas Barr Filmography

1994
Temptation · as Captain Thomas
1994
One West Waikiki (TV Series)
1992
Lady Boss (TV Series) · as Jerry Masterson
1991
P.S.I. Luv U (TV Series)
1990
Menu for Murder · as Charles Henshaw
1990
Spaced Invaders · as Sam
1990
Rich Men, Single Women · as Richard Hancock
1989
A Peaceable Kingdom (TV Series) · as Daniel Pennington
1988
The Adventures of Superboy (1988) (TV Series) · as Roscoe Williams
1986
Designing Women (TV Series) · as Colonel Bill Stillfield
1986
The Wizard (TV Series) · as Alex Jagger
1984
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) · as Mark Hazlitt
1984
CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV Series) · as Al Mcbride
1983
Trauma Center (TV Series) · as Howie Munson
1983
Hotel (TV Series)
1982
9 to 5 (TV Series) · as Ellison
1981
The Fall Guy (TV Series) · as Howie Munson
1981
Deadly Blessing · as Jim
1980
The Unseen · as Tony Ross
1977
The Love Boat (TV Series) · as David Pursinger
1977
Fantasy Island (TV Series) · as Ned Pringle
1976

1985
1984
Battle of the Network Stars XVII · as Self - Abc Team
1984
TV Bloopers And Practical Jokes (TV Series) · as Self
1982
Battle of the Network Stars XII · as Self - Abc Team
1981
Battle of the Network Stars XI · as Self - Abc Team
1972

2010
1993
The Cover Girl Murders · as Teleplay
1986
The Wizard (TV Series) · as Written By

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