Barton Yarborough
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 2, 1900 in Goldthwaite, Texas, USA
- Died
- December 19, 1951
- Active Years
- 1941–1952 (12 Years)
- Total Credits
- 15 credits in database
Biography
William Barton Yarborough was an American actor born on October 2, 1900, in Goldthwaite, Texas. As a youngster, he ran away from home to join vaudeville. He began working in radio during the 1920s and worked extensively in radio drama, primarily on the NBC Radio Network. Yarborough is famous for his roles in the Carlton E. Morse productions I Love a Mystery, in which he played Doc Long, and One Man's Family, where he spent 19 years portraying Clifford Barbour or Cliff Barbour until his death. His film and other screen work includes appearances in The Ghost of Frankenstein, Saboteur, Deadline - U.S.A., The Devil's Mask, The Red Dragon, Hiss and Yell, and The Unknown. He died on December 19, 1951, at the age of 51.
Career overview
William Barton Yarborough was an American actor born in Goldthwaite, Texas on October 2, 1900. As a youngster, he ran away from home to join vaudeville. During the 1920s, he became involved in radio, eventually working extensively in radio drama, primarily on the NBC Radio Network.
Yarborough is famous for his roles in Carlton E. Morse productions. He played Doc Long in I Love a Mystery and portrayed Cliff Barbour, also referred to as Clifford B., in the drama One Man's Family. He continued his role on One Man's Family for 19 years, maintaining the part until his death.
In addition to his extensive radio work, Yarborough appeared in various films as an actor. Some of his motion picture credits include The Ghost of Frankenstein, Saboteur, I Love a Mystery, Deadline - U.S.A., The Devil's Mask, The Red Dragon, Hiss and Yell, and The Unknown. He had a total of 15 known acting credits recorded. Yarborough passed away on December 19, 1951, at the age of 51.
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Full Filmography
15 titles- Deadline - U.S.A. (1952) as Male Secretary (uncredited)
- Henry, the Rainmaker (1949) as The Reverend Bascom
- Shed No Tears (1948) as Second Insurance Investigator (Uncredited)
- Kilroy Was Here (1947) as Prof. Thomas Sheperd
- The Unknown (1946) as Doc Long
- The Devil's Mask (1946) as Doc Long
- Wife Wanted (1946) as Walter Desmond
- Hiss and Yell (1946) as Barton O'Hara aka Bluebeard the Great
- I Love a Mystery (1945) as Doc Long
- The Red Dragon (1945) as Joseph Brandish
- Captain Tugboat Annie (1945) as Missouri Jones
- Saboteur (1942) as First FBI Man at Mason's House (uncredited)
- The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) as Dr. Kettering
- Let's Go Collegiate (1941) as Coach Walsh
- They Meet Again (1941) as Bob Webster
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What movies or TV shows is Barton Yarborough best known for?
Barton Yarborough is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Deadline - U.S.A. (1952), The Red Dragon (1945), Saboteur (1942), The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942).
When and where was Barton Yarborough born?
Barton Yarborough was born on October 2, 1900 in Goldthwaite, Texas, USA. They passed away on December 19, 1951.
How many credits does Barton Yarborough have?
Barton Yarborough has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 1952.
What is Barton Yarborough's background in cinema and television?
William Barton Yarborough was an American actor born on October 2, 1900, in Goldthwaite, Texas. As a youngster, he ran away from home to join vaudeville. He began working in radio during the 1920s and worked extensively in radio drama, primarily on the NBC Radio Network. Yarborough is famous for his roles in the Carlto...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Deadline - U.S.A. (1952) as Male Secretary (uncredited) — aged about 51
- Saboteur (1942) as First FBI Man at Mason's House (uncredited) — aged about 41
- The Red Dragon (1945) as Joseph Brandish — aged about 44
- The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) as Dr. Kettering — aged about 41
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