George Barbier was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Yankee Doodle Dandy, The Smiling Lieutenant, and One Hour with You.
Personal Life and Family
George Barbier was born on November 19, 1865, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married actress Caroline Thatcher on October 6, 1887, and they remained together until her death on June 8, 1939. Before pursuing acting, Barbier was initially trained for the ministry but later turned his focus to performance on stage and screen.
Career
Barbier started his career on Broadway, appearing in hit shows like The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Man Who Came Back. In 1929, he signed with Paramount Pictures and worked with many major film studios throughout his acting career. He was known for portraying strong, blustery characters, often businessmen or patriarchs, in various films.
Death and Legacy
George Barbier passed away on July 19, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, due to a heart attack. His contributions to film and theater were significant, and he is remembered for his performances in several Oscar-nominated movies.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Doodle Dandy | 1942-05-29 | Erlanger |
| The Broken Wing | 1932-03-25 | Luther Farley |
| The Smiling Lieutenant | 1931-08-01 | King Adolf XV |
| The Princess Comes Across | 1936-05-22 | Captain Nicholls |
| The Man Who Came to Dinner | 1941-12-24 | Dr. Bradley |
| The Cat’s-Paw | 1934-08-07 | Jake Mayo |
| The Milky Way | 1936-02-07 | Wilbur Austin |
| No Man of Her Own | 1932-12-30 | Mr. Randall |
| One Hour with You | 1932-03-23 | Police Commissioner |
| The Merry Widow | 1934-11-02 | King Achmet |
| Wife vs. Secretary | 1936-02-28 | J.D. Underwood |
| Week-End in Havana | 1941-10-17 | Walter McCracken |
| Waikiki Wedding | 1937-03-23 | J.P. Todhunter |
| A Lady’s Profession | 1933-03-03 | James Garfield |
| Million Dollar Baby | 1941-05-31 | Marlin |
| Girls About Town | 1931-11-07 | Mr. Webfield |
| It’s Love I’m After | 1937-10-08 | William West |
| On the Avenue | 1937-02-12 | Commodore Caraway |
| Turn Back the Clock | 1933-08-25 | Pete Evans |
| This Day and Age | 1933-08-25 | Judge Maguire |
| Tillie and Gus | 1933-10-13 | Captain Fogg |