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T. Roy Barnes

Acting 56 (deceased) years old Lincolnshire, England, UK ★ 0.8
Born: August 11, 1880
Died: March 30, 1937

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.

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Known For

Seven Chances
Seven Chances Billy Meekin 1925
Young Ideas
Young Ideas Pritchett Spence 1924
Carnival
Carnival Salesman 1935
Aloha
Aloha Johnny Marvin 1931
Village Tale
Village Tale Goggy Smith 1935

Filmography

Acting Credits (41)

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