Barry Shear
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- March 23, 1923 in Los Angeles, California
- Died
- June 13, 1979 (aged 56)
- Active Years
- 1945–1979 (35 Years)
- Total Credits
- 57 credits in database
Biography
Barry Shear was an American film director and producer. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 23, 1923, and died in New York City on June 13, 1979, at the age of 56. Known for his directing work, his known credits total 56. Among his directorial works are the 1971 film The Todd Killings, which was based on the serial killer Charles Schmid, and the 1972 blaxploitation film Across 110th Street.
Career overview
Barry Shear was an American film director and producer. He was born on March 23, 1923, in Los Angeles, California, and died on June 13, 1979, in New York City at the age of 56. Throughout his career, Shear accumulated 56 known credits primarily focused on directing.
Among his directorial works in film are the 1971 movie The Todd Killings, which was based on the serial killer Charles Schmid, and the 1972 blaxploitation film Across 110th Street. His professional work in the entertainment industry encompassed both film directing and producing roles.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- Power (1980) Director
- Undercover with the KKK (1979) Director
- The Billion Dollar Threat (1979) Director
- The Crash of Flight 401 (1978) Director
- Keefer (1978) Director
- Lucan (1977) Director
- The Feather And Father Gang (1977) Director
- The San Pedro Bums (1977) Director
- City of Angels (1976) Director
- The Captive: The Longest Drive 2 (1976) Director
- Joe Forrester (1975) Director
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) Director
- Strike Force (1975) Director
- Rickles (1975) Director
- Police Woman (1974) Director
- Punch and Jody (1974) Director
- Police Story (1973) Director
- The Deadly Trackers (1973) Director
- Jarrett (1973) Director
- The Rookies (1972) Director
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) Director
- The Sixth Sense (1972) Director
- Cool Million (1972) Director
- Across 110th Street (1972) Director
- Across 110th Street (1972) Executive Producer
- Jigsaw (1972) Director
- Short Walk to Daylight (1972) Director
- McMillan & Wife (1971) Director
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971) Director
- The Todd Killings (1971) Director
- The Todd Killings (1971) Producer
- The Day They Hanged Kid Curry (1971) Director
- Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You (1971) Director
- McCloud (1970) Director
- The Enemy Before Us (1970) Director
- Night Gallery (1969) Director
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) Director
- The Name of the Game (1968) Director
- The Mod Squad (1968) Director
- Julia (1968) Director
- Wild in the Streets (1968) Director
- Ironside (1967) Director
- The Karate Killers (1967) Director
- Tarzan (1966) Director
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) Director
- Jericho (1966) Director
- Daniel Boone (1964) Director
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) Director
- Valentine's Day (1964) Director
- Vacation Playhouse (1963) Director
- The Lively Ones (1962) Director
- Around the World with Nellie Bly (1960) Director
- Startime (1959) Director
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) Director
- A.N.T.A. Album of 1955 (1955) Director
- The United States Steel Hour (1953) Director
- Never Too Old to Swing (1945) Director
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What movies or TV shows is Barry Shear best known for?
Barry Shear is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Singh Is Kinng (2008), Clash of the Titans (1981), The Captive: The Longest Drive 2 (1976), Joe Forrester (1975).
When and where was Barry Shear born?
Barry Shear was born on March 23, 1923 in Los Angeles, California. They passed away on June 13, 1979.
How many credits does Barry Shear have?
Barry Shear has 57 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1945 and 1979.
What is Barry Shear's background in cinema and television?
Barry Shear was an American film director and producer. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 23, 1923, and died in New York City on June 13, 1979, at the age of 56. Known for his directing work, his known credits total 56. Among his directorial works are the 1971 film The Todd Killings, which was based on t...
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