Douglas Barr
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Douglas Barr

May 1, 1949 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

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.

Credits

Cast

Media
Movie1981Deadly BlessingJim
Movie1990Rich Men, Single WomenRichard Hancock
Movie1990Spaced InvadersSam
Movie2020Wizard World Virtual Experiences 2020 - The Fall Guy ReunionSelf
Movie1981The Fall GuyHowie Munson
Movie1980The UnseenTony Ross
Movie1985Night of 100 Stars IISelf
Movie1990Menu for MurderCharles Henshaw
TV Show1984Murder, She WroteMark Hazlitt1
TV Show1986Designing WomenColonel Bill Stillfield13
TV Show1972Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan SeacrestSelf1
TV Show1982Hotel2
TV Show1981The Fall GuyHowie Munson111
TV Show1976Battle of the Network Stars3
TV Show1986The WizardAlex Jagger19
TV Show1991P.S. I Luv U1
TV Show1983Trauma CenterHowie Munson1
TV Show1980When the Whistle Blows11
TV Show1994One West Waikiki1
TV Show1977The Love BoatDavid Pursinger2
TV Show1992Lady BossJerry Masterson2
TV Show1984Murder, She WroteGreg Franklin1

Crew

Media
Movie2010The Jensen ProjectDirectorDirecting
Movie2003Beautiful GirlDirectorDirecting
Movie2010Secrets of the MountainDirectorDirecting
Movie2007Confessions of an American BrideDirectorDirecting
Movie2003This Time AroundDirectorDirecting
Movie1997Perfect BodyDirectorDirecting
Movie2012Notes from the Heart HealerDirectorDirecting
Movie1999Switched at BirthDirectorDirecting
Movie2001Sex, Lies & ObsessionDirectorDirecting
Movie2004Perfect RomanceDirectorDirecting
Movie2006For the Love of a ChildDirectorDirecting
Movie2000Love LessonsDirectorDirecting
Movie1997ClonedDirectorDirecting
Movie2013The Mystery CruiseDirectorDirecting
Movie2012Notes from the Heart HealerWriterWriting
Movie2014NorthpoleDirectorDirecting
Movie1996ConundrumDirectorDirecting
Movie1993The Cover Girl MurdersTeleplayWriting
Movie1996ConundrumScreenplayWriting
Movie2010Secrets of the MountainTeleplayWriting
Movie2001For Love of OliviaDirectorDirecting
Movie1993Fade to BlackWriterWriting
Movie2015Northpole: Open for ChristmasDirectorDirecting
Movie1997Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: HeatwaveDirectorDirecting
Movie1994TemptationWriterWriting
Movie2007To Be Fat Like MeDirectorDirecting
Movie2007The NoteDirectorDirecting
Movie2017Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding MysteryDirectorDirecting
Movie2009The Note II: Taking a Chance on LoveWriterWriting
Movie2009The Note II: Taking a Chance on LoveDirectorDirecting
Movie1999Vanished Without a TraceDirectorDirecting
Movie1995Dead BadgeWriterWriting
Movie1995Dead BadgeDirectorDirecting