George Barrows was an American actor who is best known for Robot Monster, The Magical World of Disney, and Mesa of Lost Women. Born on February 7, 1914, in New York City, New York, he passed away on October 17, 1994, in Oxnard, California.
Personal and Family Life
George Barrows was the son of Henry A. Barrows. He had a remarkable career in Hollywood, primarily known for performing as a gorilla. Unlike most of his peers, he often worked without the gorilla suit, doing stunt work and minor roles in various films and television shows.
Death and Legacy
George Barrows died on October 17, 1994, in Oxnard, California. He left behind a legacy as one of the leading “gorilla performers” in the film industry, known for his distinctive contributions to multiple cult classic films.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
Mesa of Lost Women
1953-06-17
George
Robot Monster
1953-06-25
Ro-Man the Monster / Great Guidance
Gorilla at Large
1954-05-01
Goliath the Gorilla (uncredited)
The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
1966-04-06
Monstro
Choices
1981-10-01
Grandpa
Panic in the City
1968-10-01
Ernest
College Holiday
1936-12-19
Dancer
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939-12-29
Minor Role (uncredited)
The Outlaw’s Daughter
1954-11-01
‘Rock’ Swenson
Buck Benny Rides Again
1940-05-31
Dancer
King of the Texas Rangers
1941-10-03
Dirigible Lieutenant
Hacksaw
1971-09-26
Olney Curtis
Wake of the Red Witch
1948-12-30
Seaman
Timber Country Trouble
1955-05-08
LaFarge, the foreman
Fall In
1942-11-20
Fifth Columnist in Brawl
Duffy of San Quentin
1954-03-16
Convict
Something to Shout About
1943-02-25
Aloysius
The Exile
1947-10-17
Loyalist (uncredited)
Imitation of Life
1959-06-26
Furniture Mover
Walk Softly, Stranger
1950-10-14
Man at Bar (uncredited)
The Whip Hand
1951-10-01
Federal Agent (uncredited)
Magnificent Doll
1946-12-08
Jedson
Suddenly It’s Spring
1947-02-13
Military Policeman at Dock
Hillbillys in a Haunted House
1967-05-01
Anatole the Gorilla
Frankenstein’s Daughter
1958-12-15
Loading Dock Worker Mack
The Trophy Case
1979-02-01
ブルーバ
1955-10-25
Gorilla
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
1946-11-22
Crewman (uncredited)
Spider-Man Strikes Back
1978-12-21
Guard
The Street with No Name
1948-07-14
Bouncer at Gym (uncredited)
Loose in London
1953-05-24
Tarzan and the Slave Girl
1950-06-23
The President’s Plane Is Missing
1973-10-23
Mr. Meyers
Seven Sinners
1940-10-25
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Desperate
1947-06-20
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Hello, Dolly!
1969-12-12
Policeman (uncredited)
Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
1978-10-24
The Frisco Kid
1979-07-06
Ticket Purchaser
M
1951-03-01
Policeman (uncredited)
Horrible Horror
1986-01-01
Ro-Man in ‘Robot Monsters’
Law of the Badlands
1951-02-24
Barfly (uncredited)
Les Miserables
1952-08-14
Gendarme (uncredited)
Trapped
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