Barry Manilow
Biography
Barry Manilow is a male actor born on June 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a career spanning over six decades. Manilow has achieved significant success on the Adult Contemporary Chart, with numerous popular recordings. He has released 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 number one hits, 28 top ten entries, and 36 songs reaching the top twenty. Manilow has a total of 81 known credits, with a content score of 100.
Career overview
Barry Manilow is a male actor known for his work in the entertainment industry. He was born on June 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Manilow has a career spanning over six decades, with numerous popular recordings that have achieved significant success on the Adult Contemporary Chart.
Manilow has had a notable presence in the music industry, with 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 number one hits, 28 top ten entries, and 36 songs reaching the top twenty. Some of his popular recordings include "Could It Be Magic", "Looks Like We Made It", "Mandy", "I Write the Songs", "Can't Smile Without You", "Weekend in New England", and "Copacabana (At the Copa)".
As an actor, Barry Manilow has been involved in a total of 81 acting credits. His acting career has been a significant part of his overall work in the entertainment industry.
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92 titles- Barry Manilow's A Very Barry Christmas (2023)
- Barry Manilow's A Very Barry Christmas (2023) Writer
- Barry Manilow at the BBC: Volume Two (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017) as Self
- Sound City (2013) as Self
- A MusiCares Tribute To Barbra Streisand (2011) as Self - Performer
- Happy on the Ground: 8 Days at Grammy Camp (2011) as Himself
- An Audience with Barry Manilow (2011) as Self
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- The Jay Leno Show (2009) as Self
- Tonight's the Night (2009)
- A Cranberry Christmas (2008) as Narrator
- A Cranberry Christmas (2008) Songs
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- The Singing Bee (2007)
- Barry Manilow: Songs from the Seventies (2007) as Self
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975 (2006) as Self
- Manilow: Music and Passion (2006) as Self
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- The Colbert Report (2005) as Self (uncredited)
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- The Divine Bette Midler (2005) as Self
- The X Factor (2004) as Self - Special Guest
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self - Performer
- Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel (2004) as Self
- A Tale of Two Sisters - Lorna Luft and Liza Minnelli (2004) as Self
- A Clay Aiken Christmas (2004)
- Barry Manilow: Live From Paris Las Vegas (2004) as self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest/Musical Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- A Barry Manilow Christmas: Live by Request (2003) as Self
- American Idol (2002) as Self - Guest Judge
- Unconditional Love (2002) as Self
- My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (2001) as Self
- Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration (2000) as Self
- Jet Set (2000) Songs
- Barry Manilow: Greatest Hits & Then Some (2000) as Self
- Manilow Live! (2000) as Vocals
- Family Guy (1999) as Barry Manilow (voice)
- Will & Grace (1998) as Barry Manilow
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Barry Manilow
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- TFI Friday (1996)
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- The Pebble and the Penguin (1995) Songs
- Thumbelina (1994) Songs
- Thumbelina (1994) Original Music Composer
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- Oliver & Company (1988) Songs
- Flitterabend (1988) as Self - Singer
- On the Waterfront (1988)
- Barry Manilow: Big Fun on Swing Street (1988)
- Barry Manilow: Big Fun on Swing Street (1988) Writer
- Barry Manilow: Big Fun on Swing Street (1988) Producer
- Copacabana (1985) as Tony Starr
- Copacabana (1985) Characters
- Copacabana (1985) Original Music Composer
- Copacabana (1985) Songs
- Twilight Theater II (1982) as Self - Musical Guest (voice) (uncredited)
- Goldie and Kids: Listen to Us (1982) as Self
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Solid Gold (1980) as Self
- The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) as Self
- Barry Manilow: One Voice (1980) as Self
- Barry Manilow: One Voice (1980) Writer
- The 3rd Barry Manilow Special (1979) as Himself
- The 3rd Barry Manilow Special (1979) Writer
- The 3rd Barry Manilow Special (1979) Producer
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The Second Barry Manilow Special (1978) as Self
- Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979 (1978) as Self - Performer
- Barry Manilow in Concert: The Legendary 1978 Concert at the Greek Theatre (1978) as Self
- The Barry Manilow Special (1977) as Himself
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1976 (1976) as Self
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1975 (1975)
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self
- Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (1972) as Self
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Disco (1971) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Starparade (1968) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Today (1952) as Self
- Barry Manilow - The Best of Me Live as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Barry Manilow best known for?
Barry Manilow is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), The Talk (2010), The Jay Leno Show (2009), Ghoulies (1985).
When and where was Barry Manilow born?
Barry Manilow was born on June 17, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
How many credits does Barry Manilow have?
Barry Manilow has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2023.
What is Barry Manilow's background in cinema and television?
Barry Manilow is a male actor born on June 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a career spanning over six decades. Manilow has achieved significant success on the Adult Contemporary Chart, with numerous popular recordings. He has released 51 Top 40 singles,...
Barry Manilow by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self - Performer — aged about 61
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self — aged about 30
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 19
- Family Guy (1999) as Barry Manilow (voice) — aged about 56
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self — aged about 64
- Copacabana (1985) as Tony Starr — aged about 42
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