Barry Jenner
Born
Barry Francis Jenner

(1941-01-14)January 14, 1941
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 2016(2016-08-08) (aged 75)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of deathAcute myeloid leukemia
NationalityAmerican
Alma materWest Chester University
Occupations
Years active1974–2016
Known for
Spouses
Susan Harney
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(m. 1980; div. 1990)​
Suzanne Hunt
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(m. 2001)​
Children2
Websitehttp://www.barryjenner.com

Barry Francis Jenner (January 14, 1941 – August 8, 2016) was an American actor.

Early life

Jenner was born January 14, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1][2] He began acting during his college years at West Chester University, in Pennsylvania.[3] After graduation, Jenner moved to New York City where he found roles in Club Champion’s Widow, opposite Maureen Stapleton,[4] and Put Them All Together with Mariette Hartley.[5] Along with Olympia Dukakis, he was a founding member of the innovative Whole Theatre Company where he starred opposite Olympia in Long Day’s Journey Into Night. Jenner also received wide acclaim as the self-destructive pitcher in Jonathan Reynolds' hit play, Yanks 3, Detroit 0, Top of the Ninth, directed by Alan Arkin at New York City’s American Place Theatre.[6]

Career

Jenner served as a Los Angeles Police Department reserve officer for 21 years.[7] He had early roles on two daytime programs, as Tony Cooper on Somerset (1974–76) and as Evan Webster on Another World (1976–77),[8][9] where he was involved with Olive Gordon (Jennifer Leak) in an infamous storyline plot to kill long-time character John Randolph (Michael M. Ryan). In 1981, Jenner appeared in several episodes of Knots Landing as Jeff Cunningham, the ex-husband of Abby Cunningham (Donna Mills).[10] He later had a recurring role as Dr. Jerry Kenderson on Dallas (1984–1986).[11] Also in the 1980s, Jenner was a frequent celebrity guest on the $100,000 Pyramid game show.[10][12][13] He is the only celebrity to assist in winning the $100,000 on both the Dick Clark and John Davidson incarnations of the game show. Besides that, Jenner appeared on Super Password with Lindsay Bloom, Abby Dalton and Bert Convy back in 1986.[1] From 1986 to 1991, he appeared on The $10,000 Pyramid.[2]

Jenner made guest appearances in other series such as Good Morning, Miss Bliss, Barnaby Jones, Highway to Heaven, Falcon Crest, Hart to Hart, Matlock, V, Silk Stalkings, and Walker, Texas Ranger.[13][14] He had a recurring role on Family Matters as Lt. Lou Murtaugh. Jenner had a recurring role on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Admiral William Ross, appearing in twelve episodes of the series. From 1996 to 1998, he co-starred in the short-lived sitcom Something So Right.[7] Jenner lent his voice to the video game Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Dominion Wars. He was a popular figure on the convention circuit.[15]

Personal life and death

Jenner married Susan Harney on May 23, 1980 and later divorced.[16] Jenner married actress Suzanne Hunt April 1, 2001. They appeared together in the film Popcorn in 1991 and were together for more than 25 years. Barry and Suzanne had sons, Ashley and Christian.[3]<[7] In films, Jenner played the role of Lieutenant James Bradley in the sci-fi spoof, Popcorn, starring opposite his actress wife, Suzanne.[7] He died on August 8, 2016, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 75.[11][1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1981 Looker Commercial Producer Science fiction film written and directed by Michael Crichton.[17]
1988 The Boost Billy Drama film directed by Harold Becker.[18]
1991 Popcorn Lt. Bradley Comedy horror film directed by Mark Herrier.[19]
2013 Enough Said Crying Guy Romantic comedy-drama film written & directed by Nicole Holofcener.[20]
Defending Santa Harry Drama–fantasy family film directed by Brian Skiba.[21]
Time Capsule Jason Short comedy-drama film written & directed by Vivian Chen.
2014 Blue Jay Marty Short drama–family film written & directed by Robert Burdsall.
2016 The Caretaker Rawdilly Horror–thriller film directed by Jeff Prugh., (Last appearance)

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1974–76 Somerset Tony Cooper #3 Contract role
1976–77 Another World Evan Webster Contract role
1979 Barnaby Jones Alan Rogers Episode: "The Protectors" (S 7:Ep 18)
1980 Hart to Hart Warren Keller Episode: "Color Jennifer Dead" (S 1:Ep 12)
1981 Fly Away Home Sgt. Downs Made-for-TV-Movie directed by Paul Krasny.[22]
Knots Landing Jeff Cunningham Recurring
1983 Hotel Kramer Episode: "Charades" (S 1:Ep 3)
1984 Remington Steele Edward Lawton / Eddie Lucas Episode: "Elementary Steele" (S 2:Ep 21)
V Visitor Bridge Technician Episode: "Dreadnaught" (S 1:Ep 2)
1984–86 Dallas Dr. Jerry Kenderson Recurring
1985 Days of Our Lives Matt MacKenzie Episode: "February 19, 1985" (S 19:Ep 31)
Fame Jim Laird Episode: "Reflections" (S 4:Ep 22)
Simon & Simon Warden Latham Episode: "Reunion at Alcatraz" (S 5:Ep 7)
Highway to Heaven Wes Fowler Episode: "The Secret" (S 2:Ep 9)
1986–91 The $10,000 Pyramid Himself 25 episodes
1986 If Tomorrow Comes Zeller Made-for-TV-Movie directed by Jerry London[23] & based on the novel of the same name.[24]
Celebrity Double Talk Himself Episodes: (S 1:Eps 6–10 & 71–75)
Matlock Mark Harris Episode: "Santa Claus" (S 1:Ep 12)
Super Password Himself Episodes: (S 2:Eps 153–157 & 217–221)
1986–88 The $25,000 Pyramid Himself 25 episodes
1987 1st & Ten Dave Episode: "Land of the Free" (S 4:Ep 11)
Starman Tom Kendall Episode: "Fathers and Sons" (S 1:Ep 19)
St. Elsewhere Dr. Larry Sanders Episode: "The He-Man Woman Hater's Club" (S 6:Ep 6)
Hotel Richard Larson Episode: "Fallen Angel" (S 5:Ep 9)
1988 Hunter Lt. Larson Episodes:
  • "Naked Justice: Part 1" (S 4:Ep 14)
  • "Naked Justice: Part 2" (S 4:Ep 15)
Duet Guest Episode: "The Candidate" (S 2:Ep 16)
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story Ben Zimmerman Made-for-TV-Movie directed by Paul Wendkos.[25]
Family Ties David Campbell Episode: "Designing Woman" (S 7:Ep 2)
Good Morning, Miss Bliss Brian Episode: "Summer Love" (S 1:Ep 1–Pilot)
1989 Falcon Crest Prosecuting Attorney Loomis Episodes:
  • "Ties That Bind" (S 8:Ep 20)
  • "The Last Laugh" (S 8:Ep 21)
Mr. Belvedere Man #2 Episode: "Fear of Flying" (S 6:Ep 5)
Matlock Donald March Episode: "The Ex" (S 4:Ep 5)
1990 Guns of Paradise Judge Melbourne Episode: "Till Death Do Us Part" (S 2:Ep 15)
1990–92 Family Matters Lou Murtaugh Recurring
1991 The Hogan Family Dr. Gary McCall Episode: "Isn't It Romantic?" (S 6:Ep 12)
1993 Silk Stalkings Bert Episode: "Giant Steps" (S 2:Ep 20)
1994 Walker, Texas Ranger Frank Swain Episode: "Silk Dreams" (S 3:Ep 3)
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters Traveler Episode: "Monster Make-Over/Airplane, a Wing and a Scare" (S 1:Ep 4)
Silk Stalkings Rob Episode: "Time Share" (S 4:Ep 11)
1996–98 Something So Right Sheldon Kramer Contract role
1996 JAG Captain Evans Episode: "Ares" (S 1:Ep 21)
1997 Mike Hammer, Private Eye Johnny Palmieri Episode: "False Truths" (S 1:Ep 5)
1997–99 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Admiral William Ross Recurring
1998 JAG Norman Delaporte Episode: "Mr. Rabb Goes to Washington" (S 4:Ep 8)
2015 Thrillzone John Cutler Episode: "Scissors Paper Stone" (S 1:Ep 11)

Deep Space Nine appearances

Year Season Episode No. Title Role Notes
1997 6 1 "A Time to Stand" Admiral Ross Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
4 "Behind the Lines" Directed by LeVar Burton and written by René Echevarria.
5 "Favor the Bold" Directed by Winrich Kolbe and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
1998 26 "Tears of the Prophets" Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
7 1 "Image in the Sand" Directed by Les Landau and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
2 "Shadows and Symbols" Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
1999 16 "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges" Directed by David Livingston and written by Ronald D. Moore.
18 "Til Death Do Us Part" Directed by Winrich Kolbe and written by David Weddle & Bradley Thompson.
20 "The Changing Face of Evil" Directed by Mike Vejar and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
21 "When It Rains…" Directed by Michael Dorn, teleplay by René Echevarria, and story by René Echevarria & Spike Steingasser.
24 "The Dogs of War" Directed by Avery Brooks, teleplay by René Echevarria & Ronald D. Moore, and story by Peter Allan Fields.
25 & 26 "What You Leave Behind" Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
1994 Undersea Adventure Voice An educational software program developed by Knowledge Adventure for Microsoft Windows developed by Knowledge Adventure and published by IBM.
2001 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Dominion Wars[12] Voice of Admiral Ross Space combat/real-time tactics video game for Microsoft Windows developed by Gizmo Games and published by Simon & Schuster & based on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Videos

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Air Rage Pilot Action–adventure video directed by Ed Raymond.

References

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  5. ^ Commire, Anne (1982). Put them all together: A drama. New York City: Samuel French, Inc. ISBN 978-0573613647.
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  18. ^ "The Boost". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  19. ^ "Popcorn". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  20. ^ "Enough Said". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  21. ^ "Defending Santa". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  22. ^ "Fly Away Home". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  23. ^ "If Tomorrow Comes". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved August 13, 2016.
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