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Gene Barry

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Actor

The Resume

    (June 14, 1919-December 9, 2009)
    Birth name is Eugene Klass
    Acted in 'The War of the Worlds (1953),' 'The War of the Worlds (2005),' 'The Atomic City,' 'Soldier of Fortune (1955),' 'Hong Kong Confidential (1958),' 'Subterfuge (1969)' and 'The Secong Coming of Suzanne'
    He portrayed Bat Masterson in the television show 'Bat Masterson'
    He portrayed Amos Burke in the television show 'Burkes Law'
    Father of director Michael Barry

Why he might be annoying:

    He preached his political views.
    Very few people recognized him in the 2005 'War of the Worlds.'
    He sang the Löwenbräu Beer jingle in the 80's, 'Let it be Lowenbrau.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He chose his name as a tribute to actor John Barrymore.
    He was an ordained Orthodox Rabbi.
    He was a respected stage actor and Tony award nominee.
    He was a campaigner for Robert Kennedy and was even present at his assassination.
    He stayed married to Betty Claire from 1944 until her death in 2003.
    He was a skilled violinist and singer.
    He adopted a daughter.

Credit: New Zealand History X


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 74 Votes: 44.59% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 7.69% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 30.43% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 56 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 86 Votes: 47.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 66 Votes: 43.94% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 186 Votes: 38.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 29 Votes: 17.24% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 72 Votes: 52.78% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 110 Votes: 47.27% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 239 Votes: 42.26% Annoying