Richard O'Barry
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 14, 1939 in Miami, Florida, USA
- Active Years
- 1964–2021 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 18 credits in database
Biography
Richard Ric O'Barry was born on October 14, 1939, in Miami, Florida, United States, and is also known by names including Richard Barry O'Feldman, Ric O'Feldman, and Richard Barry O'Fel. He is an American animal rights activist and former animal trainer who was first recognized in the 1960s for capturing and training the five dolphins used in the television series Flipper. Following a transition from captivity training to combating the captivity industry, he founded the Dolphin Project in 1970 to educate the public and free captive dolphins where feasible. As an actor and participant, O'Barry's film and television credits include appearances in Absence of Malice, Lenny, and the film The Cove.
Career overview
Richard Ric O'Barry was born on October 14, 1939, in Miami, Florida, United States, and is also known by names including Ric O'Feldman, Ric O'Barry, Richard Barry O'Fel, and Richard Barry O'Feldman. He is an American animal rights activist and former animal trainer. O'Barry first gained recognition during the 1960s for capturing and training the five dolphins used in the television series Flipper. Following a radical transition from training dolphins in captivity, he began combating the captivity industry, a shift that occurred after a dolphin named Kathy died. In 1970, he founded the Dolphin Project, an organization focused on educating the public about captivity and freeing captive dolphins where feasible.
O'Barry has worked in acting and is known for his appearances in films. His acting credits include the 1974 film Lenny, the 1981 film Absence of Malice, and the 2009 film The Cove. In The Cove, O'Barry was featured using covert techniques to expose the yearly dolphin drive hunting that takes place in Taiji.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Seaspiracy (2021) as Self
- Long Gone Wild (2019) as Himself
- Give Me Shelter (2014) as Self - Animal Advocate
- The Cove (2009) as Self
- Lolita: Slave to Entertainment (2003) as himself
- Homme et Dauphin : Mode d’emploi (1997) as Self
- Dolphins: Minds in the Water (1991)
- Absence of Malice (1981) as Driver
- Island Claws (1980) as Charley
- The Fantastic Seven (1979) Stunts
- Mako: The Jaws of Death (1976) as 1st Patrolman
- Beyond the Bermuda Triangle (1975) as Doyle
- Lenny (1974) as Court Clerk
- Fugitive Killer (1974)
- Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon (1970) as Joebee
- Gentle Giant (1967) as Mate
- Flipper's New Adventure (1964) as Veterinarian
- Oceania: The Human/Dolphin Connection: The Promise of Tomorrow as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard O'Barry best known for?
Richard O'Barry is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Cove (2009), Absence of Malice (1981), Mako: The Jaws of Death (1976), Lenny (1974).
When and where was Richard O'Barry born?
Richard O'Barry was born on October 14, 1939 in Miami, Florida, USA.
How many credits does Richard O'Barry have?
Richard O'Barry has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2021.
What is Richard O'Barry's background in cinema and television?
Richard Ric O'Barry was born on October 14, 1939, in Miami, Florida, United States, and is also known by names including Richard Barry O'Feldman, Ric O'Feldman, and Richard Barry O'Fel. He is an American animal rights activist and former animal trainer who was first recognized in the 1960s for capturing and training th...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Cove (2009) as Self — aged about 69
- Lenny (1974) as Court Clerk — aged about 34
- Flipper's New Adventure (1964) as Veterinarian — aged about 24
- Absence of Malice (1981) as Driver — aged about 41
- Mako: The Jaws of Death (1976) as 1st Patrolman — aged about 36
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