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Douglas Barr

Directing
76 years oldCedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

Biography

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.

Personal Details

Born
May 1, 1949
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Known For
Directing

Movies (35)

Wizard World Virtual Experiences 2020 - The Fall Guy Reunion

Wizard World Virtual Experiences 2020 - The Fall Guy Reunion

as Self

2020

Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery
6.8

Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery

Director (Directing)

2017

Northpole: Open for Christmas
5.7

Northpole: Open for Christmas

Director (Directing)

2015

Northpole
6.0

Northpole

Director (Directing)

2014

The Mystery Cruise
5.7

The Mystery Cruise

Director (Directing)

2013

Notes from the Heart Healer
6.0

Notes from the Heart Healer

Director (Directing)

2012

The Jensen Project
5.5

The Jensen Project

Director (Directing)

2010

Secrets of the Mountain
4.9

Secrets of the Mountain

Director (Directing)

2010

The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love
4.4

The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love

Writer (Writing)

2009

The Note
6.3

The Note

Director (Directing)

2007

Confessions of an American Bride
5.4

Confessions of an American Bride

Director (Directing)

2007

To Be Fat Like Me
4.8

To Be Fat Like Me

Director (Directing)

2007

For the Love of a Child
7.2

For the Love of a Child

Director (Directing)

2006

Perfect Romance
5.7

Perfect Romance

Director (Directing)

2004

This Time Around
5.7

This Time Around

Director (Directing)

2003

Beautiful Girl
5.0

Beautiful Girl

Director (Directing)

2003

Sex, Lies & Obsession
4.4

Sex, Lies & Obsession

Director (Directing)

2001

For Love of Olivia
1.0

For Love of Olivia

Director (Directing)

2001

Love Lessons

Love Lessons

Director (Directing)

2000

Switched at Birth
6.4

Switched at Birth

Director (Directing)

1999

Vanished Without a Trace
4.9

Vanished Without a Trace

Director (Directing)

1999

Cloned
4.7

Cloned

Director (Directing)

1997

Perfect Body
5.9

Perfect Body

Director (Directing)

1997

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave
6.2

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave

Director (Directing)

1997

Conundrum
5.3

Conundrum

Screenplay (Writing)

1996

Dead Badge
6.8

Dead Badge

Director (Directing)

1995

Temptation
3.7

Temptation

Writer (Writing)

1994

The Cover Girl Murders
3.7

The Cover Girl Murders

Teleplay (Writing)

1993

Fade to Black
1.7

Fade to Black

Writer (Writing)

1993

Menu for Murder
5.0

Menu for Murder

as Charles Henshaw

1990

Spaced Invaders
4.7

Spaced Invaders

as Sam

1990

Rich Men, Single Women
1.0

Rich Men, Single Women

as Richard Hancock

1990

Night of 100 Stars II
8.0

Night of 100 Stars II

as Self

1985

Deadly Blessing
5.5

Deadly Blessing

as Jim

1981

The Unseen
4.8

The Unseen

as Tony Ross

1980

TV Shows (13)