Douglas Barr
Born: 1949-05-01 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Known For: Directing
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.
Filmography
2017
- Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery ... (Director)
2015
- Northpole: Open for Christmas ... (Director)
2014
- Northpole ... (Director)
2013
- The Mystery Cruise ... (Director)
2012
- Notes from the Heart Healer ... (Director)
2010
- The Jensen Project ... (Director)
- Secrets of the Mountain ... (Director)
2009
- The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love ... (Writer)
2007
- The Note ... (Director)
- To Be Fat Like Me ... (Director)
- Confessions of an American Bride ... (Director)
2006
- For the Love of a Child ... (Director)
2004
- Perfect Romance ... (Director)
2003
- This Time Around ... (Director)
- Beautiful Girl ... (Director)
2001
- For Love of Olivia ... (Director)
- Sex, Lies & Obsession ... (Director)
2000
- Love Lessons ... (Director)
1999
- Switched at Birth ... (Director)
- Vanished Without a Trace ... (Director)
1997
- Cloned ... (Director)
- Perfect Body ... (Director)
- Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave ... (Director)
1996
- Conundrum ... (Director)
1995
- Dead Badge ... (Writer)
1994
- One West Waikiki
- Temptation ... (Writer)
1993
- Fade to Black ... (Writer)
- The Cover Girl Murders ... (Teleplay)
1992
- Lady Boss as Jerry Masterson
1991
1990
- Spaced Invaders as Sam
- Rich Men, Single Women as Richard Hancock
- Menu for Murder as Charles Henshaw
1986
- Designing Women as Colonel Bill Stillfield
- The Wizard as Alex Jagger
1985
- Night of 100 Stars II as Self
1984
- Murder, She Wrote as Mark Hazlitt
1983
- Trauma Center as Howie Munson
1982
1981
- The Fall Guy as Howie Munson
- Deadly Blessing as Jim
1980
- When the Whistle Blows
- The Unseen as Tony Ross
1977
- The Love Boat as David Pursinger