Portrait of George Barrows

George Barrows

Bio: George Barrows was a prolific American character actor and stuntman who became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after "gorilla performers". While he played hundreds of small, often uncredited human roles, he is best remembered for appearing in more than 100 films and television episodes while wearing a custom-made gorilla suit
Born: Sat, Feb 07 1914
Death: Mon, Oct 17 1994
George Barrows is 80 years old
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Poster of Choices
Choices
George Barrows was 67 in Choices as 'Grandpa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1981
Poster of The Frisco Kid
The Frisco Kid
George Barrows was 65 in The Frisco Kid as 'Ticket Purchaser'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 1979
Poster of The Trophy Case
The Trophy Case
George Barrows was 64 in The Trophy Case
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1979
Poster of Spider-Man Strikes Back
Spider-Man Strikes Back
George Barrows was 64 in Spider-Man Strikes Back as 'Guard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1978
Poster of Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
George Barrows was 64 in Donner Pass: The Road to Survival
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of The President's Plane Is Missing
The President's Plane Is Missing
George Barrows was 59 in The President's Plane Is Missing as 'Mr. Meyers'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 1973
Poster of Hacksaw
Hacksaw
George Barrows was 57 in Hacksaw as 'Olney Curtis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 1971
Poster of Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly!
George Barrows was 55 in Hello, Dolly! as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1969
Poster of Panic in the City
Panic in the City
George Barrows was 54 in Panic in the City as 'Ernest'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1968
Poster of Hillbillys in a Haunted House
Hillbillys in a Haunted House
George Barrows was 53 in Hillbillys in a Haunted House as 'Anatole the Gorilla'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1967
Poster of The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
George Barrows was 52 in The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini as 'Monstro'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1966
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
George Barrows was 45 in Imitation of Life as 'Furniture Mover'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1959
Poster of Frankenstein's Daughter
Frankenstein's Daughter
George Barrows was 44 in Frankenstein's Daughter as 'Loading Dock Worker Mack'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1958
Poster of The Night Runner
The Night Runner
George Barrows was 43 in The Night Runner as 'Bus Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1957
Poster of Brooba
Brooba
George Barrows was 41 in Brooba as 'Gorilla'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 1955
Poster of Timber Country Trouble
Timber Country Trouble
George Barrows was 41 in Timber Country Trouble as 'LaFarge, the foreman'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1955
Poster of The Outlaw's Daughter
The Outlaw's Daughter
George Barrows was 40 in The Outlaw's Daughter as ''Rock' Swenson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of Gorilla at Large
Gorilla at Large
George Barrows was 40 in Gorilla at Large as 'Goliath the Gorilla (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1954
Poster of Duffy of San Quentin
Duffy of San Quentin
George Barrows was 40 in Duffy of San Quentin as 'Convict'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 1954
Poster of Robot Monster
Robot Monster
George Barrows was 39 in Robot Monster as 'Ro-Man the Monster / Great Guidance'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1953
Poster of Mesa of Lost Women
Mesa of Lost Women
George Barrows was 39 in Mesa of Lost Women as 'George'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1953
Poster of Loose in London
Loose in London
George Barrows was 39 in Loose in London
Movie Released: Sun, May 24 1953
Poster of Son of Ali Baba
Son of Ali Baba
George Barrows was 38 in Son of Ali Baba as 'Villager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1952
Poster of Les Miserables
Les Miserables
George Barrows was 38 in Les Miserables as 'Gendarme (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1952
Poster of The Red Ball Express
The Red Ball Express
George Barrows was 38 in The Red Ball Express as 'Soldier in Bistro (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1952
Poster of A Girl in Every Port
A Girl in Every Port
George Barrows was 38 in A Girl in Every Port as 'Marine Sentry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1952
Poster of The Whip Hand
The Whip Hand
George Barrows was 37 in The Whip Hand as 'Federal Agent (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1951
Poster of M
M
George Barrows was 37 in M as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1951
Poster of Law of the Badlands
Law of the Badlands
George Barrows was 37 in Law of the Badlands as 'Barfly (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1951
Poster of Walk Softly, Stranger
Walk Softly, Stranger
George Barrows was 36 in Walk Softly, Stranger as 'Man at Bar (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1950
Poster of Tarzan and the Slave Girl
Tarzan and the Slave Girl
George Barrows was 36 in Tarzan and the Slave Girl
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1950
Poster of Mark of the Gorilla
Mark of the Gorilla
George Barrows was 35 in Mark of the Gorilla as 'Henchman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 12 1950
Poster of The Adventures of Sir Galahad
The Adventures of Sir Galahad
George Barrows was 35 in The Adventures of Sir Galahad as 'Outlaw (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1949
Poster of Trapped
Trapped
George Barrows was 35 in Trapped as 'Federal Agent (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 1949
Poster of Wake of the Red Witch
Wake of the Red Witch
George Barrows was 34 in Wake of the Red Witch as 'Seaman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1948
Poster of The Street with No Name
The Street with No Name
George Barrows was 34 in The Street with No Name as 'Bouncer at Gym (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1948
Poster of Silver River
Silver River
George Barrows was 34 in Silver River as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1948
Poster of The Exile
The Exile
George Barrows was 33 in The Exile as 'Loyalist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1947
Poster of Desperate
Desperate
George Barrows was 33 in Desperate as 'Train Passenger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1947
Poster of Suddenly It's Spring
Suddenly It's Spring
George Barrows was 33 in Suddenly It's Spring as 'Military Policeman at Dock'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1947
Poster of Magnificent Doll
Magnificent Doll
George Barrows was 32 in Magnificent Doll as 'Jedson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1946
Poster of Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
George Barrows was 32 in Dick Tracy vs. Cueball as 'Crewman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1946
Poster of Something to Shout About
Something to Shout About
George Barrows was 29 in Something to Shout About as 'Aloysius'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1943
Poster of Fall In
Fall In
George Barrows was 28 in Fall In as 'Fifth Columnist in Brawl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1942
Poster of King of the Texas Rangers
King of the Texas Rangers
George Barrows was 27 in King of the Texas Rangers as 'Dirigible Lieutenant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1941
Poster of Seven Sinners
Seven Sinners
George Barrows was 26 in Seven Sinners as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1940
Poster of Buck Benny Rides Again
Buck Benny Rides Again
George Barrows was 26 in Buck Benny Rides Again as 'Dancer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1940
Poster of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
George Barrows was 25 in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1939
Poster of College Holiday
College Holiday
George Barrows was 22 in College Holiday as 'Dancer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1936

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
George Barrows was 54+ in Adam-12 as 'Mr. Bunch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of Batman
Batman
George Barrows was 51+ in Batman as 'Charles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of The Addams Family
The Addams Family
George Barrows was 50+ in The Addams Family as 'Gorgo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
George Barrows was 48+ in The Lucy Show as 'Gorilla, Bruiser, Hilda the Gorilla, Prisoner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
George Barrows was 48+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of Mister Ed
Mister Ed
George Barrows was 46+ in Mister Ed
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 1961
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
George Barrows was 44+ in The Texan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
George Barrows was 44+ in Peter Gunn
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of The Lone Wolf
The Lone Wolf
George Barrows was 40+ in The Lone Wolf as 'Hood (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1954
Poster of The Abbott and Costello Show
The Abbott and Costello Show
George Barrows was 38+ in The Abbott and Costello Show as 'Gorilla'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 05 1952
Poster of Dragnet
Dragnet
George Barrows was 37+ in Dragnet
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 16 1951