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T. Roy Barnes

Acting

3.3 Popularity Aug 11, 1880 (56 years old) Lincolnshire, England, UK

Barnes appeared in over 50 films between 1920 and 1935, primarily in comedies.

Barnes started his show career in vaudeville later turning to stage and film acting. During the 1920s, he often played "brash young go-getters" in supporting and leading roles. He’s best known for his roles as Buster K...

Biography

Barnes appeared in over 50 films between 1920 and 1935, primarily in comedies.

Barnes started his show career in vaudeville later turning to stage and film acting. During the 1920s, he often played "brash young go-getters" in supporting and leading roles. He’s best known for his roles as Buster Keaton's business partner Billy Meekin in Seven Chances (1925) and in W. C. Fields' comedy It's a Gift (1934), portraying an inquisitive Insurance Salesman. He retired from movies in 1935 and died two years later.

Filmography 37

1935
Doubting Thomas Movie

as LaMaze

1935
Village Tale Movie

as Goggy Smith

1935
1935
Life Begins at Forty Movie

as Simonds, the Salesman

1935
Carnival Movie

as Salesman

1934
It's a Gift Movie

as Insurance Salesman

1934
Kansas City Princess Movie

as Alderman James 'Jim' Cameron

1931
Women of All Nations Movie

as Captain of the Marines

1931
Aloha Movie

as Johnny Marvin

1930
1930
1930
Wide Open Movie

as Bob Wyeth

1930
Sally Movie

as Otis Hooper

1929
Dangerous Curves Movie

as Pa Spinelli

1928
A Blonde for a Night Movie

as George

1927
Chicago Movie

as Reporter

1927
Body and Soul Movie

as The Postman

1926
A Regular Scout Movie

as Steve Baxter

1926
The Unknown Cavalier Movie

as Clout Pettingill

1926
Ladies of Leisure Movie

as Eric Van Norden

Photos 3

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday August 11, 1880 (56 years old)
Died March 30, 1937
Place of Birth Lincolnshire, England, UK
Also Known As Thomas Roy Barnes
Years Active 1920 - 1935
Popularity 3.3
Career Stats
37 Total Credits
37 Movie Roles
3 Photos