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Barry Orton

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Barry Orton
Birth nameRandal Barry Orton
Born (1958-05-28) May 28, 1958 (age 66)
Amarillo, Texas, United States
Children2
FamilyBob Orton (father)
Bob Orton Jr. (brother)
Randy Orton (nephew)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Barry Gaspar
Barry O[1]
Barry Orton
Barrymore Barlow
The Highroller
The Zodiak[1]
Billed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Billed weight235 lb (107 kg)[1]
Billed from"The Fabulous" Las Vegas, Nevada
Trained byBob Orton
Bob Orton Jr.
Debut1976

Randal Barry Orton (born May 28, 1958) is an American actor and former professional wrestler. He is the son of professional wrestler Bob Orton, brother of professional wrestler Bob Orton Jr., and uncle of professional wrestler Randy Orton.

Early life

Orton was born in Amarillo, Texas, the son of professional wrestler Bob Orton and his wife Rita. He moved to Kansas City, Missouri with his parents three days after being born.

Career

Orton made his pro wrestling debut in 1976. During his career in wrestling he competed in the WWF (1984-1988), ICW, WOW, the NWA, the IWF and Stampede Wrestling (where, while appearing as the masked Zodiac, he managed Jason the Terrible) he was mainly used as an enhancement talent.

In 1992, Orton retired from wrestling. In the 1990s, Orton made a transition from wrestling into movies, starring in minor roles.

Championships and accomplishments

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1985 Wrestling’s Country Boys Barry O.
1987 Stampede Wrestling The Zodiak
1992 Honeymoon in Vegas Boxing manager Uncredited
1999 Killer’s Mind Flex the Doorman
2002 Monday Night Mayhem Roadie Uncredited
Timecollapse Steven
People I Know Patron on stairs Uncredited
2003 Mission Idiot Dog Guy Also stunt coordinator

References

  1. ^ a b c d Shields, Brian; Sullivan, Kevin (2012). WWE Encyclopedia: Updated & Expanded. DK. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-7566-9159-2.
  2. ^ a b Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.