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Gene Barry

1919–2009 · Actor

Biography

Gene Barry (born Eugene Klass; June 14, 1919 – December 9, 2009) was an American actor and singer known for his roles in films like "The Atomic City" (1952) and "The War of the Worlds" (1953), as well as TV series such as "Bat Masterson" and "Burke's Law".

Notable Noir Roles

Naked Alibi

1954Dir. Jerry Hopper · Al Willis

Questioned as a murder suspect, solid (but drunk) citizen Al Willis attacks his police questioners, is beaten, and swears vengeance against them. Next night, Lieut. Parks is murdered; Willis is the on…

Alaska Seas

1954Dir. Jerry Hopper · Verne Williams

A crooked salmon fisherman tries to steal his best friend's fiancée and put him out of business.

Thunder Road

1958Dir. Arthur Ripley · Troy Barrett

Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Unde…

Full Noir Filmography

3 films · 1954–1958