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Douglas Barr
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…
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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.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2017
Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery
Movie Director
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2015
Northpole: Open for Christmas
Movie Director
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2014
Northpole
Movie Director
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2013
The Mystery Cruise
Movie Director
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2012
Notes from the Heart Healer
Movie Director
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2010
The Jensen Project
Movie Director
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2010
Secrets of the Mountain
Movie Director
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2009
The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love
Movie Writer
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2007
The Note
Movie Director
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2007
Confessions of an American Bride
Movie Director
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2007
To Be Fat Like Me
Movie Director
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2006
For the Love of a Child
Movie Director
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2004
Perfect Romance
Movie Director
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2003
This Time Around
Movie Director
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2003
Beautiful Girl
Movie Director
More credits
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2001
Sex, Lies & Obsession
Movie Director
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2001
For Love of Olivia
Movie Director
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2000
Love Lessons
Movie Director
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1999
Switched at Birth
Movie Director
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1999
Vanished Without a Trace
Movie Director
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1997
Cloned
Movie Director
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1997
Perfect Body
Movie Director
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1997
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave
Movie Director
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1996
Conundrum
Movie Director
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1995
Dead Badge
Movie Director
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1994
Temptation
Movie Writer
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1994
Sweet Valley High
TV show Director
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1994
One West Waikiki
TV show
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1993
The Cover Girl Murders
Movie Teleplay
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1993
Fade to Black
Movie Writer
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1992
Lady Boss
TV show Jerry Masterson
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1991
P.S. I Luv U
TV show
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1990
Menu for Murder
Movie Charles Henshaw
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1990
Spaced Invaders
Movie Sam
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1990
Rich Men, Single Women
Movie Richard Hancock
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1986
Designing Women
TV show Colonel Bill Stillfield
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1986
The Wizard
TV show Alex Jagger
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1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Movie Self
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1984
Murder, She Wrote
TV show Mark Hazlitt
