About

Known credits:
45
Birthday:
1949-05-01
Place of birth:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Website:
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Douglas Barr

Overview

Douglas Gregor Barr, born (May 1, 1949), in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, is an American actor, director, and writer. He is best known for his role as Howie Munson in the popular 1980s television series, "The Fall Guy."

Barr's acting career also includes notable roles such as Alex Jagger in the television series "The Wizard," and Sam in the film "Spaced Invaders."

Transitioning from acting, Barr has established a prolific career as a director, primarily working on television movies. His extensive directing credits include numerous films for the Hallmark Channel, and television movies such as "Secrets of the Mountain." He has also contributed to the industry as a writer, with several teleplays to his credit.

In his personal life, Barr has been married to Clare Kirkconnell since June 9, 1984, and they have one child. Beyond his film industry endeavors, he is also the owner of the 2480 winery located in Napa Valley, California.

Barr's contributions to 1980s television and his successful transition to directing have solidified his place in the entertainment industry.

Known for

Acting

2020 Wizard World Virtual Experiences 2020 - The Fall Guy Reunion Actor Self N/A
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1992 Lady Boss Actor Jerry Masterson N/A
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1990 Menu for Murder Actor Charles Henshaw 58
Average
1990 Spaced Invaders Actor Sam 57
Average
1990 Rich Men, Single Women Actor Richard Hancock N/A
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1986 The Wizard Actor Alex Jagger 69
Fair
1985 Night of 100 Stars II Actor Self 58
Average
1981 The Fall Guy Actor Howie Munson N/A
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1981 The Fall Guy Actor Howie Munson 73
Good
1981 Deadly Blessing Actor Jim 57
Average
1980 The Unseen Actor Tony Ross 58
Average
1980 When the Whistle Blows Actor 69
Fair

Directing

2017 Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery Directing Director 59
Average
2015 Northpole: Open for Christmas Directing Director 58
Average
2014 Northpole Directing Director 58
Average
2013 The Mystery Cruise Directing Director 58
Average
2012 Notes from the Heart Healer Directing Director 58
Average
2010 The Jensen Project Directing Director 58
Average
2010 Secrets of the Mountain Directing Director 58
Average
2009 The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love Directing Director 58
Average
2007 The Note Directing Director 59
Average
2007 Confessions of an American Bride Directing Director 58
Average
2007 To Be Fat Like Me Directing Director 58
Average
2006 For the Love of a Child Directing Director 58
Average
2004 Perfect Romance Directing Director 58
Average
2003 This Time Around Directing Director 58
Average
2003 Beautiful Girl Directing Director 58
Average
2001 Sex, Lies & Obsession Directing Director 58
Average
2001 For Love of Olivia Directing Director N/A
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2000 Love Lessons Directing Director N/A
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1999 Switched at Birth Directing Director 59
Average
1999 Vanished Without a Trace Directing Director 58
Average
1997 Cloned Directing Director 58
Average
1997 Perfect Body Directing Director 58
Average
1997 Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave Directing Director 59
Average
1996 Conundrum Directing Director 58
Average
1995 Dead Badge Directing Director 59
Average

Writing

2012 Notes from the Heart Healer Writing Writer 58
Average
2010 Secrets of the Mountain Writing Teleplay 58
Average
2009 The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love Writing Writer 58
Average
1996 Conundrum Writing Screenplay 58
Average
1995 Dead Badge Writing Writer 59
Average
1994 Temptation Writing Writer 58
Average
1993 The Cover Girl Murders Writing Teleplay 58
Average
1993 Fade to Black Writing Writer 59
Average