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Actor
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(Wednesday)
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Birthplace
Lincolnshire, England, UK
Languages
English
Spouse
Bessie Crawford
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-Indo-European (*h₃rḗǵs)
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T. Roy Barnes is known for acting.
Born in Lincolnshire, England, UK (died at age 56).
T. Roy Barnes has 5 credits in our database.
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Filmography (5)
Biography
Barnes appeared in over 50 films between 1920 and 1935, primarily in comedies.
Barnes started his show career in vaudeville later turning to stage and film acting. During the 1920s, he often played "brash young go-getters" in supporting and leading roles. He’s best known for his roles as Buster Keaton's business partner Billy Meekin in Seven Chances (1925) and in W. C. Fields' comedy It's a Gift (1934), portraying an inquisitive Insurance Salesman. He retired from movies in 1935 and died two years later.
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How old was T. Roy Barnes?
T. Roy Barnes was born on and passed away on at the age of 56.
Where was T. Roy Barnes born?
T. Roy Barnes was born in Lincolnshire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has T. Roy Barnes been in?
T. Roy Barnes has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dangerous Curves (1929), Reckless Romance (1924), See My Lawyer (1921), So Long Letty (1920), Scratch My Back (1920).
What is T. Roy Barnes known for?
T. Roy Barnes is primarily known as an actor. Barnes appeared in over 50 films between 1920 and 1935, primarily in comedies. Barnes started his show career in vaudeville later turning to stage and…
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