Barry Newman

Barry Newman

ACTOR

Barry Foster Newman, star of stage, screen and television, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Sarah and Carl Newman. After graduating from the prestigious Boston Latin School, the oldest public school in the country, he graduated from Brandeis University with a B.A. in Anthropology. While at Brandeis he met Lee Strasberg, who was teaching a course in theater, which inspired Barry to become an actor. After graduating from Brandeis he was drafted into the Army and served his time in the army band, playing saxophone and clarinet. Once discharged from the army, he went to New York to study with Lee Strasberg to pursue his acting career. Shortly after he made his debut in Herman Wouk's first comedy, Nature's Way, in which he played a jazz musician.
  • When was
    Barry Newman born?

    Barry Newman was born on Monday, November 7, 1938

  • Where was
    Barry Newman born?

    Barry Newman was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA

  • How old is
    Barry Newman?

    Barry Newman is 85

  • How tall is Barry Newman?

    Barry Newman is 6'(1.83m)


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