Douglas Barr
Directing
Douglas Gregor Barr, born (May 1, 1949), in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, is an American actor, director, and writer. He is best known for his role as Howie Munson in the popular 1980s television series, "The Fall Guy." Barr's acting career also includes notable roles such as Alex Jagger in the television series "The Wizard," and Sam in the film "Spaced Invaders." Transitioning from acting, Barr has established a prolific career as a director, primarily working on television movies. His extensive directing credits include numerous films for the Hallmark Channel, and television movies such as "Secrets of the Mountain." He has also contributed to the industry as a writer, with several teleplays to his credit. In his personal life, Barr has been married to Clare Kirkconnell since June 9, 1984, and they have one child. Beyond his film industry endeavors, he is also the owner of the 2480 winery located in Napa Valley, California. Barr's contributions to 1980s television and his successful transition to directing have solidified his place in the entertainment industry.
Known for
Directing26
movieNorthpole
2014
Director
movieThe Mystery Cruise
2013
Director
movieThe Jensen Project
2010
Director
movieSecrets of the Mountain
2010
Director
movieThe Note
2007
Director
movieTo Be Fat Like Me
2007
Director
movieFor the Love of a Child
2006
Director
moviePerfect Romance
2004
Director
movieThis Time Around
2003
Director
movieBeautiful Girl
2003
Director
movieSex, Lies & Obsession
2001
Director
movieFor Love of Olivia
2001
Director
movieLove Lessons
2000
Director
movieSwitched at Birth
1999
Director
movieCloned
1997
Director
moviePerfect Body
1997
Director
movieConundrum
1996
Director
movieDead Badge
1995
Director
tvSweet Valley High
1994
Director
Acting20
tvLady Boss
1992
Jerry Masterson
movieMenu for Murder
1990
Charles Henshaw
movieRich Men, Single Women
1990
Richard Hancock
tvDesigning Women
1986
Colonel Bill Stillfield
tvThe Wizard
1986
Alex Jagger
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Mark Hazlitt / Greg Franklin
tvTrauma Center
1983
Howie Munson
tvThe Fall Guy
1981
Howie Munson
movieThe Unseen
1980
Tony Ross
tvThe Love Boat
1977
David Pursinger
Writing8
movieSecrets of the Mountain
2010
Teleplay
movieConundrum
1996
Screenplay
movieDead Badge
1995
Writer
movieTemptation
1994
Writer
movieThe Cover Girl Murders
1993
Teleplay
movieFade to Black
1993
Writer