Walter Barnes

Born: 1918-01-26

Walter Lee Barnes was an American football guard and actor who played in National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. He played in the (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and in college at Louisiana State University. Barnes was an actor in both American and European films. He appeared in several films with John Wayne, Lex Barker, and Clint Eastwood. Barnes entered acting after appearing several times on The Eagles Nest, a local Philadelphia television show. WCAU television placed him on several local shows. His contacts with Walt Silver, a producer for Warner Bros. Television, led him into several appearances on television and films. Some of his more notable appearances included Bronco, Gunsmoke, Cheyenne, Bonanza, Have Gun – Will Travel and Death Valley Days. John Wayne got him a small role as Charlie the Bartender in Rio Bravo. Tiring of small roles and seeing opportunities overseas, Barnes was one of the many American actors who moved to Italy in the early 1960s. Kirk Douglas recommended him for a role in his The Vikings television spinoff Tales of the Vikings that was filmed for Douglas's production company in Germany. From 1960 to 1969, he was first active in pirate movies, then Karl May film adaptations and Spaghetti Westerns. Barnes returned to the United States in 1969 and appeared in more films and television series, which included The High Chaparral. His friendship with Clint Eastwood on Rawhide later led him to several roles in Eastwood's films. He retired from acting in 1987 and became increasingly ill due to his diabetes. He was the father of German former actress Lara Wendel, who was born Daniela Barnes.


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Rio Bravo

as Charlie (uncredited)
Released: 1959-03-18

The sheriff of a small town in southwest Texas must keep custody of a murderer whose brother, a...

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High Plains Drifter

as Sheriff Sam Shaw
Released: 1973-04-19

A gunfighting stranger comes to the small settlement of Lago. After gunning down three gunmen...

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as Tank Murdock
Released: 1978-12-16

Philo Beddoe is your regular, easygoing, truck-driving guy. He's also the best bar-room brawler...

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Cahill: United States Marshal

as Sheriff Grady
Released: 1973-07-11

J.D. Cahill is the toughest U.S. Marshal they've got, just the sound of his name makes bad guys...

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Pete's Dragon

as Captain
Released: 1977-11-03

Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable,...

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Winnetou and the Crossbreed

as Mac Haller
Released: 1966-08-17

On her b-day, settler's daughter Apanatschi receives her father's secret gold mine but greedy...

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Apache Gold

as Bill Jones
Released: 1963-12-11

The construction of the Great Western Railroad creates heavy conflict between the railway...

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Escape to Witch Mountain

as Sheriff Purdy
Released: 1975-03-21

Tia and Tony are two orphaned youngsters with extraordinary powers. Lucas Deranian poses as...

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Bronco Billy

as Sheriff Dix
Released: 1980-06-11

An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard...

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The Big Gundown

as Brokston
Released: 1967-03-03

Unofficial lawman John Corbett hunts down Cuchillo Sanchez, a Mexican peasant accused of raping...

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Halleluja for Django

as Key Jarrett / Clay Thomas
Released: 1967-10-28

After robbing $500,000, the Jarret gang hides in a small isolated western town, where they are...

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Amongst Vultures

as Martin Baumann Sr.
Released: 1964-12-08

Outlaws disguised as Indians commit crimes against settlers but Winnetou and Old Surehand are...

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Rampage at Apache Wells

as Bill Campbell
Released: 1965-08-25

'The Oilprince' is an unscrupulous businessman. He looks forward to a lucrative deal with the...

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Day of the Animals

as Ranger Tucker
Released: 1977-05-13

The depletion of the earth's ozone layer causes animals above the altitude of 5000 feet to run...

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Westbound

as Willis - Stage Depot Cook
Released: 1959-04-25

As the Civil War spills our nation’s blood, Capt. John Hayes (Randolph Scott) fights on a vital...

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Avenger of the Seven Seas

as Van Artz
Released: 1962-03-21

It's 1790 and British Naval Commander Redway is driven by greed for money and will stop at...

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The Traveling Executioner

as Sheriff
Released: 1970-10-01

Jonas Candide performs his job as state executioner in early 20th century Mississippi like a...

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Daddy's Deadly Darling

as Doctor
Released: 1973-05-25

The owner of a roadside diner and his new helper kill people and feed them to pigs.

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The Christian Licorice Store

as P.C. Stayne
Released: 1971-11-01

A tennis champ falls in with the Hollywood crowd, finds himself being corrupted by the life in...

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Garter Colt

as General Droga
Released: 1968-04-19

At the border with Mexico, a brave young woman defends herself from the attack of the fearsome...

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Oregon Passage

as Sgt. Jed Erschick
Released: 1957-12-29

A cavalry lieutenant becomes a hated enemy of a Shoshone chief, Black Eagle, when he rescues an...

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Another Man, Another Chance

as Foster
Released: 1977-09-28

Young Jeanne falls in love with photographer Francis, who soon takes her with him when he...

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The Moment to Kill

as Bull
Released: 1968-08-04

Two famous gunmen, Lord and Bull are called to a southern western town by a judge to retrace a...

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Romulus and the Sabines

as Stilicone
Released: 1961-11-15

The classic story from the early days of Rome where there are no women. Romulus, the founder of...

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Power

as Al Grove
Released: 1980-01-14

Loosely based on the life of Jimmy Hoffa, this traces the rise of Tommy Vanda (Joe Don Baker)...

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The Blue Knight

as Personnel Officer
Released: 1975-05-09

In this pilot film that preceded the short-lived series, a street cop in his last week on the...

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Target Frankie

as Col. O’Connor
Released: 1967-08-10

Frankie Bargher is hired by the government to pose as his own brother who became a target for...

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Clint the Stranger

as Walter Shannon
Released: 1967-04-14

In CLINT THE STRANGER (CLINT EL SOLITARIO), also widely known as CLINT THE NEVADA'S LONER,...

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Smokey Bites the Dust

as Sheriff Turner
Released: 1981-10-01

Follows the rivalry between a small-town Southern sheriff and a small-town delinquent who steals...

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Robin Hood and the Pirates

as Guercio / Orbo
Released: 1960-12-23

On his way to (or from) the Crusades, Robin Hood is shipwrecked but saved by pirates who plan to...

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Mackintosh and T.J.

as Jim Webster
Released: 1975-11-21

Roy is a ranch hand and a drifter. He takes a young man into his care and helps him to grow up.

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Hog Wild

as Tobias
Released: 1974-01-20

A Chicago man and his family move to an Idaho pig farm, where he's crippled by an angry sow.

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The Secret of the Black Falcon

as Calico Jack
Released: 1961-08-11

A secret document has fallen into the hands of pirates. Spain and England are both interested....

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Coup D'Etat

as (uncredited)
Released: 1969-03-15

Italy, 1972. Political elections are taking place and Christian Democrat victory is expected;...

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Liebesnächte in der Taiga

as Jurij
Released: 1967-10-04

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Drakut the Avenger

as Nicolas
Released: 1961-10-06

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The Young Runaways

as Sgt. Abel
Released: 1978-05-28

Heartless parents C.L. Doyle and his wife take two of their older children, Rosebud & Joseph T....

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Queen of the Seas

as Captain Poof
Released: 1961-12-01

Redhead Mary is a girl who dresses like a man to better approach, and rob the jewels worn by the...

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Slave Girls of Sheba

as Friar Metachini
Released: 1963-05-24

Saracen pirates aboard the "Black Eagle" attack Christians strongholds along the coast of Spain....

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Revolt in the Big House

as Guard Capt. Starkey
Released: 1958-12-21

A crime boss tries to cause a riot and prison break while behind bars.

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Challenge of the Gladiator

as Nero
Released: 1965-04-04

Treacherous Roman senator Lucius Quintilius plans a secret journey into Thrace to recover a...

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Sign of Zorro

as Mario
Released: 1963-04-05

General Gutierrez, the evil governor of Mexico, terrorizes the people and demands high taxes....

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The Secret of the Blue Men

as Matthias
Released: 1961-08-11

An adventurer intends to seize the fabulous treasure of the Tuaregs. But when he falls in love...

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Duel at Sundown

as Old McGow
Released: 1965-09-17

During a cattle drive, Don McGow leaves the herd in charge of his younger brother and rides off....

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Movin' On

as Mr. Daniels
Released: 1972-07-24

A race car driver and his friend, a motorcycle racer and former POW, join forces to tour the...

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The Long Day of Inspector Blomfield

as Fred Lancaster
Released: 1968-04-15

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The Magnificent Tony Carrera

as Barnes
Released: 1969-01-01

Tony Carrera is a successful race car driver who was also a great safe-cracker. He gets roped...

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Mission: Impossible

as uncredited
First aired: 1966-09-17

Mission: Impossible is an American television series that was created and initially produced by...

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The High Chaparral

as Bartender
First aired: 1967-09-10

The High Chaparral is an American Western-themed television series starring Leif Erickson and...

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Have Gun, Will Travel

as uncredited
First aired: 1957-09-14

Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957...

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Alias Smith and Jones

as uncredited
First aired: 1971-01-05

Alias Smith and Jones is an American Western series that originally aired on ABC from 1971 to...

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North and South

as Benny Haven
First aired: 1985-11-03

The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of...

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective

as Herbie Sanford
First aired: 1957-07-01

Richard Diamond, Private Detective is an American detective drama which aired on radio from 1949...

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Maverick

as First Outlaw
First aired: 1957-09-22

Maverick is an American Western television series with comedic overtones created by Roy Huggins....

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Cheyenne

as uncredited
First aired: 1955-09-20

Cheyenne is an American western television series of 108 black-and-white episodes broadcast on...

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Bat Masterson

as Paulson
First aired: 1958-10-08

Bat Masterson is an American Western television series which showed a fictionalized account of...

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Letter to Loretta

as Casey
First aired: 1953-09-20

Letter to Loretta is an American anthology drama series telecast on NBC from September 1953 to...

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Sugarfoot

as Hefferman
First aired: 1957-09-17

Sugarfoot is an American western television series that aired on ABC from 1957 to 1961. The...

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State Trooper

as uncredited
First aired: 1956-09-25

State Trooper is an American crime drama set in the 1950s American West, starring Rod Cameron as...

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Bronco

as uncredited
First aired: 1958-09-23

Bronco is a Western series on ABC from 1958 through 1962. It was shown by the BBC in the United...

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Gunsmoke

as O' Dell
First aired: 1955-09-10

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman...

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Gunsmoke

as Haney
First aired: 1955-09-10

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman...

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Gunsmoke

as Burke
First aired: 1955-09-10

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman...

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Kodiak

as Jack Capp
First aired: 1974-09-13

Kodiak is a short lived, half-hour adventure program that aired Friday evenings at 8:00 p.m...

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Stingray

as uncredited
First aired: 1985-07-14

Ray is an enigmatic adventurer with no traceable past who travels from place to place fighting...

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Kung Fu

as uncredited
First aired: 1972-10-14

The adventures of a Shaolin Monk as he wanders the American West armed only with his skill in...

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