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Douglas Barr
Director

Douglas Barr

1 May 1949Born
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USABirthplace

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.

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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

Filmography

  1. 2017Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding MysteryFilm: Director
  2. 2015Northpole: Open for ChristmasFilm: Director
  3. 2014NorthpoleFilm: Director
  4. 2013The Mystery CruiseFilm: Director
  5. 2012Notes from the Heart HealerFilm: Director, Writer
  6. 2010The Jensen ProjectFilm: Director
  7. 2010Secrets of the MountainFilm: Director
  8. 2009The Note II: Taking a Chance on LoveFilm: Writer, Director
  9. 2007The NoteFilm: Director
  10. 2007To Be Fat Like MeFilm: Director
  11. 2006For the Love of a ChildFilm: Director
  12. 2005Confessions of an American BrideFilm: Director
  13. 2004Perfect RomanceFilm: Director
  14. 2003This Time AroundFilm: Director
  15. 2003Beautiful GirlFilm: Director
  16. 2001Sex, Lies & ObsessionFilm: Director
  17. 2001For Love of OliviaFilm: Director
  18. 2000Love LessonsFilm: Director
  19. 1999Switched at BirthFilm: Director
  20. 1999Vanished Without a TraceFilm: Director
  21. 1997ClonedFilm: Director
  22. 1997Perfect BodyFilm: Director
  23. 1997Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: HeatwaveFilm: Director
  24. 1996ConundrumFilm: Director, Screenplay
  25. 1995Dead BadgeFilm: Director, Writer
  26. 1994TemptationFilm: Writer
  27. 1994Sweet Valley HighSeries: Director (3 episodes)
  28. 1994One West WaikikiSeries (1 episode)
  29. 1993Fade to BlackFilm: Writer
  30. 1992Lady BossSeries: Jerry Masterson (2 episodes)
  31. 1991P.S. I Luv USeries (1 episode)
  32. 1990Menu for MurderFilm: Charles Henshaw
  33. 1990Spaced InvadersFilm: Sam
  34. 1990Rich Men, Single WomenFilm: Richard Hancock
  35. 1986Designing WomenSeries: Colonel Bill Stillfield (13 episodes)
  36. 1986The WizardSeries: Alex Jagger (19 episodes)
  37. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: Mark Hazlitt, Greg Franklin (1 episode)
  38. 1983Trauma CenterSeries: Howie Munson (1 episode)
  39. 1982HotelSeries (2 episodes)
  40. 1981The Fall GuySeries: Howie Munson (111 episodes)
  41. 1981Deadly BlessingFilm: Jim
  42. 1980The UnseenFilm: Tony Ross
  43. 1980When the Whistle BlowsSeries (11 episodes)
  44. 1980Semi-ToughSeries: Billy Clyde 'B.C.' Puckett (1 episode)
  45. 1977The Love BoatSeries: David Pursinger (2 episodes)
  46. 1976Battle of the Network StarsSeries (3 episodes)

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