Don "Red" Barry
American actor in B-Western films
Born
January 11th, 1912
113 years ago
Died
July 17th, 1980
44 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Active in the film industry from the early 1940s, the individual starred in numerous B-Western films and became a prominent figure in the genre. Made a significant contribution as a producer and screenwriter alongside acting. Gained a reputation for performances in a series of films including 'The Lone Rider' series. Worked with a variety of studios and was involved in many production roles throughout a career spanning several decades.
Starred in 'The Lone Rider' series
Produced and wrote multiple film projects
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