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1 child: Lincoln O'Barry
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Richard O'Barry is known for acting.
Born in Miami, Florida, USA (age 86).
Richard O'Barry has 2 credits in our database.
The name Richard means derives from German/French/English "ric", (ruler, leader, king, powerful) and "hard" (strong, brave, hardy).
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Filmography (2)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard (Ric) O'Barry (born c. 1939 ) was first recognized in the 1960s for capturing and training the five dolphins that were used in the well-known TV series Flipper. O'Barry made a radical transition from training dolphins in captivity to assertively combating the captivity industry soon after Kathy, one of the Flipper dolphins, died, committing suicide in his arms, according to O'Barry . In 1970 he founded the Dolphin Project, a group that aims to educate the public about captivity and, where feasible, free captive dolphins . He was featured in the Academy Award-winning film, The Cove (2009), which used covert techniques to expose the yearly dolphin drive hunting that goes on in Taiji, Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Richard O'Barry?
Richard O'Barry is 86 years old, born on .
Where was Richard O'Barry born?
Richard O'Barry was born in Miami, Florida, USA.
What movies or shows has Richard O'Barry been in?
Richard O'Barry has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Cove (2009), Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon (1970).
What is Richard O'Barry known for?
Richard O'Barry is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard (Ric) O'Barry (born c. 1939 ) was first recognized in the 1960s for capturing and training the five dolphins…
Where can I find more information about Richard O'Barry?
You can find more about Richard O'Barry on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
