T. Roy Barnes

Actor

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.

Personal Info

Occupation Actor

Place of Birth Lincolnshire, England, UK

Birthday 1880-08-11

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Filmography by Year

1935

1934

1931

1930

1929

1928

1927

1926

1925

1924

1923

1922

1920