Red Barber was an American actor who is best known for Bundle from Brazil, Lux Video Theatre, and Try and Catch Me. Born on February 17, 1908, in Columbus, Mississippi, he made a significant impact as a broadcaster and actor throughout his life.
Personal and Family Life
Red Barber was married to Lylah Scarborough from March 28, 1931, until his death on October 22, 1992. He was known as “The Voice of the Dodgers” for his exceptional work in baseball broadcasting. Barber spent 33 years as a baseball announcer for several teams, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Death and Legacy
Red Barber passed away on October 22, 1992, in Tallahassee, Florida, under undisclosed circumstances. He left behind a storied legacy in sports broadcasting, being inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1995 and receiving the Ford C. Frick Award for his contributions to baseball. He was also part of the inaugural class of the American Sportscasters Hall of Fame in 1984.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Golden Twenties | 1950-04-08 | Narrator |
| Try and Catch Me! | 1947-02-14 | |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1948-06-20 | Self |
| Jackie Robinson | 2016-04-11 | Self |
| Baseball | 1994-09-18 | Self |
| What’s My Line? | 1950-02-02 | Self – Panelist |
| The Sounds of Baseball | 2020-06-08 | Self (archive footage) |