Barry Scott (actor)
Barry Scott | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Barry Scott January 27, 1955 |
| Died | September 10, 2020 (aged 65) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, voice-over artist, voice actor |
William Barry Scott[1] (January 27, 1955 – September 10, 2020) was an American actor and voice-over artist.
Early life
Scott was born in Nashville, Tennessee.[2] He attended Tennessee State University, and founded the American Negro Playwright Theatre.[1]
Career
Scott had an extensive career on stage, and penned several stage-plays, including Ain't Got Long to Stay Here, a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.[1] He also appeared in several feature films, notably Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) and its sequel Ernest Scared Stupid (1991).[3] In addition, he is also known for lending his voice to multiple commercials, and was a voice-over artist for the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA, now Impact Wrestling),[4] and was referred to as "the voice of TNA Wrestling".[5] In 1993, he was named Nashvillian of the Year for his work on stage.[2]
Death
Scott died in Nashville on September 10, 2020, at the age of 65.[6][7] The cause of death is not currently known.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Goodbye Gemini | Audrey | |
| 1985 | Operation Julie | Billy Hill | Television film |
| 1990 | Ernest Goes to Jail | Rubin Bartlett | |
| 1991 | Ernest Scared Stupid | Another Parent | |
| 1995 | The Expert | Capt. Jackson | |
| 1999 | Existo | Bernard Ozak | |
| 1999 | Blue Valley Songbird | Ruby's Bartender | |
| 2002 | Jeremiah Strong | Jeremiah Strong | Short film |
| 2008 | Excerpts from an Interview with Ed Hemingway | Ed Hemingway | Short film |
| 2016 | Hav Faith | Bishop Lance James | |
| 2018 | The Dead Center | Motel Owner |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1993 | In the Heat of the Night | Minister / Nathan Baxter | 3 episodes |
| 1992 | I'll Fly Away | Deacon | Episode: "Master Magician" |
| 2000 | The Magnificent Seven | Barman | Episode: "Serpents" |
References
- ^ a b c Stumpfl, Amy (September 11, 2020). "Barry Scott". Nashville Scene. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Barry Scott - Kirkland Productions
- ^ "Barry Scott Movies and Filmography". AllMovie. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2020/09/11/barry-scott-voice-over-artist-tna-wrestling-nba-dies/3471155001/
- ^ "Barry Scott Passes Away". Impact Wrestling. September 10, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ Farrell, Paul (September 10, 2020). "Barry Scott Dead: Nashville Icon, NBA Finals & TNA Voiceover Artist Dies at 65". Heavy.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ Toro, Carlos (September 10, 2020). "Barry Scott, Longtime Voice For TNA And IMPACT Wrestling, Dies". Fightful. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ Satin, Ryan (September 10, 2020). ""The Voice of TNA Wrestling" Barry Scott Passes Away". Pro Wrestling Sheet. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
External links
- Barry Scott at IMDb