Barry Atwater was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Star Trek, One Step Beyond, and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. He was born on May 16, 1918, in Denver, Colorado, USA, and passed away on May 24, 1978, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Barry Atwater was the son of Garrett Barry Atwater Sr. and Wilhelmina Thudichum. He was also the son of landscape painter Barry Atwater, who had a significant influence on his artistic endeavors. Atwater was known for his tall and sinewy appearance which suited him for playing tough characters in various films and television shows.
Career
Atwater’s acting career began after a small role in the Oscar-winning short student film A Time Out of War (1954). He later appeared on stage and television, gaining recognition for his character roles. Notably, he was praised for his portrayal of Janos Skorzeny in the pilot movie The Night Stalker and Surak in Star Trek.
Death and Legacy
Barry Atwater died from a stroke on May 24, 1978, just eight days after his 60th birthday. He had been fighting terminal cancer before his passing. His contributions to television and film are remembered, particularly his memorable character portrayals that left an impact on audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Vice Raid | 1959-12-01 | Phil Evans |
| Return of the Gunfighter | 1967-04-01 | Fred Lomax |
| Nightmare | 1956-08-20 | Captain Warner |
| The Night Stalker | 1972-01-11 | Janos Skorzeny |
| The Rack | 1956-11-02 | Maj. Byron Phillips |
| The Teacher | 1974-05-29 | Sheriff Murphy |
| The Great Gatsby | 1958-06-26 | George Wilson |
| Star Trek | 1966-09-08 | Surak |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Les Goodman |
| The Invaders | 1967-01-10 | Dorcas |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Dr. Stuart Logan |