Barry K. Barnes was a British actor who is best known for The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel, This Man Is News, and Bedelia. He had a career that spanned from the late 1920s until his passing in the mid-1960s.
Personal and Family Life
Barry K. Barnes was born on December 27, 1906, in London, England. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and began his stage career in 1927. He was married twice; his first wife was Joan E. M. Cobb, and his second wife was actress Diana Churchill, whom he married in 1938. Barnes was the son of Horatio N. Barnes and Anne Mackintosh.
Career Overview
Barnes began his film career in 1937 and quickly gained fame for his role as Sir Percy Blakeney in The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel. He continued to act in various roles throughout the 1940s, though his career faced challenges due to an illness he contracted during World War II. Despite this, he remained a significant figure in British cinema until his death.
Death and Legacy
Barry K. Barnes passed away on January 12, 1965, in London, England. His performances, especially in The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel, left a lasting impression on the film industry. Though his later years were affected by health issues, he is remembered for his contributions to both stage and film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Bedelia | 1946-07-08 | Ben Chaney |
| Dancing with Crime | 1947-06-25 | Paul Baker |
| Girl in the News | 1940-08-28 | Stephen Farringdon |
| This Man in Paris | 1939-07-01 | Simon Drake |
| Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel | 1937-10-20 | Sir Percy Blakeney |
| This Man Is News | 1938-09-16 | Simon Drake |
| The Ware Case | 1938-12-02 | Michael Adye |
| Spies of the Air | 1939-03-30 | Peter Thurloe |
| Prison Without Bars | 1938-09-20 | Dr. Georges Marechal |
| The Midas Touch | 1940-05-04 | Evan Jones |
| Dodging the Dole | 1936-07-01 | The Dole Dodger |
| Who Goes Next? | 1938-03-01 | Hamilton |
| Law and Disorder | 1940-07-06 | Larry Preston |
| Cup-Tie Honeymoon | 1948-06-01 | Grumpy Customer |