Person file · Acting
T. Roy Barnes
Born 1880-08-11Lincolnshire, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Doubting ThomasLaMazeVillage TaleGoggy SmithThe Four Star BoarderFelixLife Begins at FortySimonds, the SalesmanCarnivalSalesmanIt's a GiftInsurance SalesmanKansas City PrincessAlderman James 'Jim' CameronWomen of All NationsCaptain of the MarinesAlohaJohnny MarvinScreen Snapshots Series 10, No. 5T. Roy BarnesHow's My Baby?RoleWide OpenBob WyethSallyOtis HooperDangerous CurvesPa SpinelliA Blonde for a NightGeorgeChicagoReporterBody and SoulThe PostmanA Regular ScoutSteve BaxterThe Unknown CavalierClout PettingillLadies of LeisureEric Van NordenThe Crowded HourMatt WildeSeven ChancesBilly Meekin, His PartnerThe Re-Creation of Brian KentHarry GreenReckless RomanceJerry Warner