
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Born
May 1, 1949 (age 76)
Place of Birth
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Also Known As
Doug Barr
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

TV
Murder, She Wrote
Mark Hazlitt
1984

TV
Murder, She Wrote
Greg Franklin
1984

TV
The Love Boat
David Pursinger
1977

TV
Hotel
1982

TV
The Fall Guy
Howie Munson
1981

TV
Designing Women
Colonel Bill Stillfield
1986

TV
Trauma Center
Howie Munson
1983

TV
Battle of the Network Stars
1976

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

TV
One West Waikiki
1994

TV
The Wizard
Alex Jagger
1986

TV
P.S. I Luv U
1991

TV
When the Whistle Blows
1980

TV
Lady Boss
Jerry Masterson
1992

Film
Deadly Blessing
Jim
1981

Film
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985

Film
Spaced Invaders
Sam
1990

Film
Rich Men, Single Women
Richard Hancock
1990

Film
The Unseen
Tony Ross
1980

Film
Menu for Murder
Charles Henshaw
1990
Filmography
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