
About
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 |
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2020 | Wizard World Virtual Experiences 2020 - The Fall Guy Reunion | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1992 | Lady Boss | Actor | Jerry Masterson | N/A N/A |
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 N/A |
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 N/A |
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 |
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Directing |
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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 N/A |
2000 | Love Lessons | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
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 |
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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 |