Barry K. Barnes

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