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Vince Barnett

 
Actor: Vince Barnett
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  • Born: Jul 04, 1902 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Died: Aug 10, 1977 in Encino, California
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '30s-'40s
  • Major Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Career Highlights: The Affairs of Cellini, Tiger Shark, Gas House Kids Go West
  • First Major Screen Credit: Heritage of the Desert (1932)

Biography

Vince Barnett was the son of Luke Barnett, a well-known comedian who specialized in insulting and pulling practical jokes on his audiences (Luke's professional nickname was "Old Man Ribber"). Vince remained in the family business by hiring himself out to Hollywood parties, where he would insult the guests in a thick German accent, spill the soup and drop the trays--all to the great delight of hosts who enjoyed watching their friends squirm and mutter "Who hired that jerk?" The diminutive, chrome-domed Barnett also appeared in the 1926 edition of Earl Carroll's Vanities. He began appearing in films in 1930, playing hundreds of comedy bits and supporting parts until retiring in 1975. Among Vince Barnett's more sizeable screen roles was the moronic, illiterate gangster "secretary" in Scarface (1931). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Vince Barnett
Born July 4, 1902(1902-07-04)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died August 10, 1977 (aged 75)
Encino, California
Other name(s) Vincent Barnett
Occupation Actor
Years active 1930 - 1975
Spouse(s) Genevieve Meier (21 March 1909 - 12 March 1955)

Vince Barnett (4 July 1902 – 10 August 1977) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 180 films between 1930 and 1975.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the son of Luke Barnett, an acclaimed comic in his own right, known as "the King of Ribbing", and Margaret. Vincent Barnett died in Encino, California.

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