Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Actor, Comedian, Singer, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouses
Stacey Nelkin (1987-1992), Sherri Jensen (1994)
Education
San Mateo High School, New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Irish (Barra)
Popularity
Tier B -- 24,359 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 49 years (1971-2020)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Year context
Born in 1945 -- WWII ends; atomic bombs dropped on Japan; UN founded; Franklin D. Roosevelt / Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1945 →
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 3 films with Alan Ruck
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Filmography (34)
AWARDS (2)
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Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
1977
WON
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Tony Awards
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Biography
Barry Knapp Bostwick (born February 24, 1945) is an American actor and singer. He is known for playing Brad Majors in the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, replacing Peter Scolari as Mr. Tyler in the sitcom What I Like About You, and playing Mayor Randall Winston in the sitcom Spin City. He has also had considerable fame in musical theater.
Connections (3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Barry Bostwick?
Barry Bostwick is 81 years old, born on .
Where was Barry Bostwick born?
Barry Bostwick was born in San Mateo, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Barry Bostwick been in?
Barry Bostwick has 34 credits in our database. Notable titles include American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules (2020), Incredibles 2 (2018), November Rule (2015), Blast Vegas (2013), Masters of Sex (2013).
What is Barry Bostwick known for?
Barry Bostwick is primarily known as an actor. Barry Knapp Bostwick (born February 24, 1945) is an American actor and singer. He is known for playing Brad Majors in the 1975 cult classic…
Where can I find more information about Barry Bostwick?
You can find more about Barry Bostwick on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
