Barry Cahill (May 28, 1921 – April 9, 2012) was a Canadian-born[1] American film, theater and television actor, whose professional career spanned more than fifty years.[2] His film credits included Grand Theft Auto, and Sweet Bird of Youth. His television roles included The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, The Young and the Restless, Dynasty, and Santa Barbara.[3]
Barry Cahill | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 28, 1921 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | April 9, 2012 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | Canadian-born American |
| Occupation | actor |
| Known for | Sam Powers |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Early life edit
Cahill was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 28, 1921, to Stephen and Theresa Cahill.[2]
Career edit
He portrayed Sam Powers on The Young and the Restless soap opera during the mid-1970s.[3] On television he appeared regularly during the 1960s through early 1980s, on such network shows as Rescue 8 (in 3 episodes), Perry Mason (2), Have Gun – Will Travel (6), Bonanza (2), Ben Casey (2), 12 O'Clock High (4), The Virginian (5), Mission: Impossible (3), Gunsmoke (4), The Rookies (2), Ironside (9), Kolchak: The Night Stalker (2), The Streets of San Francisco (2), M*A*S*H, The Six Million Dollar Man (4), Emergency! (3), The Waltons (3), Lou Grant (2) and Quincy M.E. (4).
Personal life and death edit
Cahill died on April 9, 2012, at the age of 90.[2] For 43 years he was married to actress Rachel Ames.[3] He had a daughter, Christine; step-daughter Susan; and two grandchildren, Jocelyn and Marc.[2]
Filmography edit
- Imitation General (1958) - Jeep Driver (uncredited)
- Battle of the Coral Sea (1959) - Bomber Pilot (uncredited)
- Then There Were Three (1961) - Sgt. Travers
- 13 West Street (1962) - Policeman (uncredited)
- Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) - Bud
- Blindfold (1965) - CIA Agent on Phone (uncredited)
- Torn Curtain (1966) - American Correspondent (uncredited)
- Valley of the Dolls (1967) - Rough Character in San Francisco Bar (uncredited)
- Hang 'Em High (1968) - Search Party
- Daddy's Gone A-Hunting (1969) - FBI Agent Crosley
- The Happy Ending (1969) - Handsome Man
- ...tick...tick...tick... (1970) - Bob Braddock
- The Christine Jorgensen Story (1970) - Reporter
- Doctors' Wives (1971) - Attendant (uncredited)
- The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972) - Reporter
- Coffy (1973) - McHenry
- The Stone Killer (1973) - Steinholtz
- Westworld (1973) - 3rd Male Interviewee (uncredited)
- Teenager (1974)
- Half a House (1975) - Her husband
- Grand Theft Auto (1977) - Bigby Powers
- Straight Time (1978) - Salesman #2
- When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? (1979) - Customs Doctor
- Wrong Is Right (1982) - Husband
Selected Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Have Gun - Will Travel | Abe Talltree | Episode "The Outlaw" |
| 1957 | Have Gun - Will Travel | Guard | Episode "The Bride" |
| 1957 | Have Gun - Will Travel | Sergeant Combs | Episode "The Yuma Treasure" |
| 1958 | Have Gun - Will Travel | Tom | Episode "A Sense of Justice" |
| 1959 | Wanted Dead or Alive | Deputy | Episode "Twelve Hours to Crazy Horse" |
| 1960 | Have Gun - Will Travel | Aaron Bell | Season 3, Episode 21 "The Night the Town Died" |
| 1961 | Death Valley Days | Sergeant | Episode "The Red Petticoat" |
| 1961 | Have Gun - Will Travel | Deputy Ed Perrell | Episode"The Hanging of Aaron Gibbs" |
| 1962 | Gunsmoke | Chuck / Warden | Episodes “Jenny" / “Collie’s Free” |
| 1963 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | Chief Petty Officer | Season 1 Episode 31: "Run for Doom" |
References edit
- ^ Duffin, Allan T.; Matheis, Paul (2005). The 12 O'Clock High Logbook: The Unofficial History of the Novel, Motion Picture, and TV Series. BearManor Media. p. 299. ISBN 9781593930332. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Barry Cahill obituary". Los Angeles Times. 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ a b c "Barry Cahill Dead at 90; Y&R Actor, Husband of Rachel Ames". We Love Soaps. 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
External links edit
- Barry Cahill at IMDb
- Barry Cahill at the TCM Movie Database
