Douglas Barr

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1949-05-01 (75 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

Director

2014
Northpole

as Director

2013
The Mystery Cruise

as Director

2010
The Jensen Project

as Director

2010
2007
To Be Fat Like Me

as Director

2007
The Note

as Director

2006
2004
Perfect Romance

as Director

2003
Beautiful Girl

as Director

2003
This Time Around

as Director

2001
2001
For Love of Olivia

as Director

2000
Love Lessons

as Director

1999
Switched at Birth

as Director

1999
1997
Perfect Body

as Director

1997
Cloned

as Director

1996
Conundrum

as Director

1995
Dead Badge

as Director

Actor

1992
Lady Boss

as Jerry Masterson

1990
Menu for Murder

as Charles Henshaw

1990
1990
Rich Men, Single Women

as Richard Hancock

1986
Designing Women

as Colonel Bill Stillfield

1986
The Wizard

as Alex Jagger

1984
Murder, She Wrote

as Mark Hazlitt

1984
Murder, She Wrote

as Greg Franklin

1983
Trauma Center

as Howie Munson

1982
1981
The Fall Guy

as Howie Munson

1981
1981
The Fall Guy

as Howie Munson

1980
The Unseen

as Tony Ross

1977
The Love Boat

as David Pursinger

Writer

2010
1996
Conundrum

as Screenplay

1995
Dead Badge

as Writer

1994
Temptation

as Writer

1993
1993
Fade to Black

as Writer