Barry Cahill (actor)
Barry Cahill | |
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| 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(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
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]
Early life
Cahill was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 28, 1921, to parents, Stephen and Theresa Cahill.[2]
Career
He portrayed Sam Powers on The Young and the Restless soap opera during the mid-1970s.[3]
Personal life and death
Barry Cahill died on April 9, 2012, at the age of 90.[2] He was survived by his wife of 43 years, actress Rachel Ames, who is known for her long-running role as Audrey March Hardy on General Hospital.[3] Cahill was also survived by his daughter, Christine; step-daughter Susan; and two grandchildren, Jocelyn and Marc.[2]
Filmography
- 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
References
- ^ 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
- Barry Cahill at IMDb
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