Barry Newman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 07, 1938 |
|---|---|
| Age | 87 |
| Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Barry Newman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starring in 'Vanishing Point' (1971) and as Tony Petrocelli in the TV series 'Petrocelli'. |
Intro
Barry Newman was an American actor best known for his starring role as Kowalski in the cult classic film 'Vanishing Point' (1971), and as the title character in the TV series 'Petrocelli'. He earned critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination for his performance in 'Petrocelli', making significant contributions to film and television from the late 1960s onward.
Early Life & Background
Barry Newman was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Boston Latin School and later Brandeis University, where he majored in anthropology before serving in the Army. After returning, he studied acting under Lee Strasberg in New York.
Career Highlights
- Breakout film role as Kowalski in the 1971 cult classic 'Vanishing Point'.
- Starred as the titular character in the television series 'Petrocelli' (1974–1976), earning an Emmy nomination.
- Appeared in films such as 'The Salzburg Connection' (1972), 'Daylight' (1996), and numerous TV guest roles.
- Received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor for 'Petrocelli'.
Trivia
- He studied with acting coach Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio.
- Was originally preparing for a career in anthropology before switching to acting.
- Played saxophone in a jazz band during his college years.
- His performance in 'Vanishing Point' gained a cult following and is referenced in Quentin Tarantino's film 'Death Proof'.
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Barry Newman is 87 years old.
Barry Newman was born the 7 November 1938.
Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 7th, 1938, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 7th, 1938 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
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