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T. Roy Barnes

T. Roy Barnes

Actor · born 11 August 1880 · Lincolnshire, England, UK

Barnes appeared in over 50 films between 1920 and 1935, primarily in comedies.

Barnes started his show career in vaudeville later turning to stage and film acting. During the 1920s, he often played "brash young go-getters" in supporting and leading roles. He’s best known for his roles as Buster Keaton's business partner Billy Meekin in Seven Chances (1925) and in W. C. Fields' comedy It's a Gift (1934), portraying an inquisitive Insurance Salesman. He retired from movies in 1935 and died two years later.

Where to start: Seven Chances (1925).

As actor 41

Frequently asked questions

What is the best T. Roy Barnes movie?

By viewer score, Seven Chances (1925) at 7.5/10.

What are T. Roy Barnes’s most popular movies?

Seven Chances, It's a Gift.

How many movies has T. Roy Barnes made?

41 films on TMDB, 41 as actor.

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