
Douglas Barr
Known for Directing · 20 credits
- Born
- 1949-05-01 (age 77)
- Place of birth
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
- Also known as
- Doug 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
TV Shows (13)

Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Mark Hazlitt / Greg Franklin

The Love Boat
1977
as David Pursinger

Hotel
1982

The Fall Guy
1981
as Howie Munson

Designing Women
1986
as Colonel Bill Stillfield

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
1972
as Self

Battle of the Network Stars
1976

One West Waikiki
1994

Trauma Center
1983
as Howie Munson

The Wizard
1986
as Alex Jagger

P.S. I Luv U
1991

When the Whistle Blows
1980

Lady Boss
1992
as Jerry Masterson
Movies (7)

Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self

Deadly Blessing
1981
as Jim

Spaced Invaders
1990
as Sam

The Unseen
1980
as Tony Ross

Rich Men, Single Women
1990
as Richard Hancock

Menu for Murder
1990
as Charles Henshaw
Wizard World Virtual Experiences 2020 - The Fall Guy Reunion
2020
as Self
About Douglas Barr
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 Hal… With 20 credits spanning from 1972 to 2020, Douglas Barr has appeared in 7 films and 13 TV shows.
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Most Popular Douglas Barr Movies
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) — as Self
- Deadly Blessing (1981) — as Jim
- Spaced Invaders (1990) — as Sam
- The Unseen (1980) — as Tony Ross
- Rich Men, Single Women (1990) — as Richard Hancock
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