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George Barrows

Acting

Born February 7, 1914 · New York City

Died October 17, 1994

Biography

George Barrows was a prolific American character actor and stuntman who became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after "gorilla performers". While he played hundreds of small, often uncredited human roles, he is best remembered for appearing in more than 100 films and television episodes while wearing a custom-made gorilla suit

Filmography33 titles

The Addams Family

1964as Gorgo

Imitation of Life

1959as Furniture Mover

Batman

1966as Charles

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1939as Minor Role (uncredited)

The Abbott and Costello Show

1952as Gorilla

Adam-12

1968as Mr. Bunch

The Lucy Show

1962as Gorilla

Hello, Dolly!

1969as Policeman (uncredited)

King of the Texas Rangers

1941as Dirigible Lieutenant

The Beverly Hillbillies

1962

Duffy of San Quentin

1954as Convict

They Died with Their Boots On

1941Stunts

Hacksaw

1971as Olney Curtis

Peter Gunn

1958

Dragnet

1951

Desperate

1947as Train Passenger (uncredited)

The Frisco Kid

1979as Ticket Purchaser

Trapped

1949as Federal Agent (uncredited)

Silver River

1948as Townsman (uncredited)

The Texan

The Carpetbaggers

1964Stunts

The Red Ball Express

1952as Soldier in Bistro (uncredited)

Seven Sinners

1940as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Gorilla at Large

1954as Goliath the Gorilla (uncredited)

Wake of the Red Witch

1948as Seaman

Choices

1981as Grandpa

Les Miserables

1952as Gendarme (uncredited)

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

1946as Crewman (uncredited)

The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini

1966as Monstro

Walk Softly, Stranger

1950as Man at Bar (uncredited)

Frankenstein's Daughter

1958as Loading Dock Worker Mack

Robot Monster

1953as Ro-Man the Monster / Great Guidance

Mesa of Lost Women

1953as George