
Douglas Barr
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1949-05-01 (76 years old)
Place of Birth
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Douglas Barr
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.
Known For
Acting
(2020)
(1990)
Rich Men, Single Women
as Richard Hancock
(1990)
Spaced Invaders
as Sam
(1990)
Menu for Murder
as Charles Henshaw
(1985)
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
(1981)
Deadly Blessing
as Jim
(1981)
The Fall Guy
as Howie Munson
(1980)
The Unseen
as Tony Ross
Crew
(2017)
(2015)
Northpole: Open for Christmas
Director
(2014)
Northpole
Director
(2013)
The Mystery Cruise
Director
(2012)
Notes from the Heart Healer
Director, Writer
(2010)
The Jensen Project
Director
(2010)
Secrets of the Mountain
Director, Teleplay
(2009)
The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love
Writer, Director
(2007)
Confessions of an American Bride
Director
(2007)
To Be Fat Like Me
Director
(2007)
The Note
Director
(2006)
For the Love of a Child
Director
(2004)
Perfect Romance
Director
(2003)
Beautiful Girl
Director
(2003)
This Time Around
Director
(2001)
Sex, Lies & Obsession
Director
(2001)
For Love of Olivia
Director
(2000)
Love Lessons
Director
(1999)
Switched at Birth
Director
(1999)
Vanished Without a Trace
Director
(1997)
Perfect Body
Director
(1997)
Cloned
Director
(1997)
(1996)
Conundrum
Director, Screenplay
(1995)
Dead Badge
Director, Writer
(1994)
Temptation
Writer
(1993)
The Cover Girl Murders
Teleplay
(1993)
Fade to Black
Writer