George Barrows

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)
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