Barbara McNair
Biography
Barbara McNair works in acting. Born March 4, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Mission: Impossible (1966)
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Kumasa
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Mareema Kamba
- Police Woman (1974)
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- The Jeffersons (1975)
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Singer
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- Vega$ (1978)
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- Snoops (1989) as Virginia Martin
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self
- Hullabaloo (1965) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Barbara McNair best known for?
Barbara McNair is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Italian Job (1969), Mission: Impossible (1966), Hogan's Heroes (1965).
When and where was Barbara McNair born?
Barbara McNair was born on March 4, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Barbara McNair have?
Barbara McNair has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1989.
What is Barbara McNair's background in cinema and television?
Barbara Jean McNair (March 4, 1934 – February 4, 2007) was an African-American singer and actress. Born Barbara Joan McNair in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, McNair studied music at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Her big break came with a win on Arthur Godfrey's TV show Talent Scout...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self — aged about 23
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self — aged about 33
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest — aged about 33
- Mission: Impossible (1966) — aged about 32
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Kumasa — aged about 31
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 28
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