T. Roy Barnes

Known for

Acting

Born

Aug 11, 1880

Died

Mar 30, 1937

From

Lincolnshire, England, UK

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.

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Seven Chances

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It's a Gift

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Chicago

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Souls for Sale

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Sally

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A Blonde for a Night

19285.7out of 10

Kansas City Princess

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Women of All Nations

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Dangerous Curves

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Wide Open

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A Trip to Paramountown

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Hollywood

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Village Tale

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Doubting Thomas

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Ladies of Leisure

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A Regular Scout

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How's My Baby?

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The Unknown Cavalier

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