Vince Barnett
Acting Born Jul 4, 1902 Died Aug 10, 1977 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 172 credits
Biography
Vince Barnett was an American film and television actor born on July 4, 1902, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He initially worked as a screenwriter for two-reeler movies in the late 1920s. Barnett began appearing in films in 1930, playing numerous comedy bits and supporting parts. Some of his notable early roles include Scarface, The Big Cage, Thirty Day Princess, and Princess O'Hara. In later years, he played straight character parts, often as careworn little men, undertakers, or janitors. Barnett appeared in hundreds of films and television shows throughout his career, which spanned several decades. He passed away on August 10, 1977, at the age of 75.
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Career overview
Vince Barnett began his acting career in the early 1930s, initially appearing in hundreds of comedy bits and supporting parts in films. One of his notable early roles was in the 1932 film Scarface, where he played a character. He also appeared in The Big Cage in 1933, Thirty Day Princess in 1934, and Princess O'Hara in 1935.
In his later years, Barnett transitioned to playing straight character parts, often portraying careworn little men, undertakers, and janitors. He continued to work in the film industry, accumulating a significant number of credits throughout his career.
Barnett's acting career spanned multiple decades, with a total of 171 known credits. He was active in the film industry from the 1930s until his death in 1977.
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Sixpack AnnieCrazy Mama
Summer School Teachers
Here's LucyMayberry R.F.D.
Cimarron StripThe Big MouthThe Spy in the Green Hat
Green AcresDr. Goldfoot and the Bikini MachineThe Family JewelsZebra in the Kitchen
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
GlynisThe Sound of Laughter
The Andy Griffith Show
The Rookie
Girl on the Run
Perry MasonThe Quiet GunOutlaw Queen
MGM ParadeThe Crooked Web
The Life Of RileyLetter to LorettaCharadeThe Jazz Singer
Springfield RifleCarson City
On Dangerous GroundI'll See You in My DreamsKentucky Jubilee
International BurlesqueInternational Burlesque · WriterHunt the Man DownMule TrainThe Grass Is Always Greener
Knock on Any DoorDeputy Marshal
Loaded PistolsBig Town ScandalThunder in the Pines
Brute ForceHigh WallBig Town After DarkThe TrespasserShoot to Kill
The KillersThe VirginianTwo Sisters from BostonBowery BombshellNo Leave, No Love
Thrill of a RomanceHigh PoweredSensation HuntersRiver GangThe Big Show-Off
The Mask of DimitriosJungle WomanLeave It to the IrishSweethearts of the U.S.A.
Captive Wild WomanPetticoat LarcenyCosmo Jones, Crime SmasherKid DynamiteTornado
Gallant LadyThe Corpse VanishesMy Favorite SpyBowery at MidnightX Marks the Spot
Jungle ManMr. District AttorneyPuddin' HeadGangs Inc.A Dangerous Game
Seven SinnersStranger on the Third FloorEast Side KidsHeroes of the SaddleBoys of the City
Water RustlersExile ExpressOverland MailRide 'em, CowgirlYankee Doodle Home
The Headleys at HomeThe Singing CowgirlSunset Murder Case
The Woman I LoveBank AlarmBoots of Destiny
After the Thin ManDown to the SeaSunkist Stars at Palm SpringsRiffraffThe Brain Busters
Full Filmography
172 titles- Sixpack Annie (1975) as Bartender
- Crazy Mama (1975) as Homer
- Summer School Teachers (1974) as Principal Adams
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Cabbie #1
- Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Elmo
- Cimarron Strip (1967)
- The Big Mouth (1967) as Man at Telephone Booth (uncredited)
- The Spy in the Green Hat (1967) as 'Scissors'
- Green Acres (1965)
- Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965) as Janitor
- The Family Jewels (1965) as Automobile Owner at Gas Station
- Zebra in the Kitchen (1965) as Man in Manhole
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Scissors
- Glynis (1963)
- The Sound of Laughter (1963) as Vince (Small Duck Hunter)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Elmo
- The Rookie (1959) as Pentagon janitor
- Girl on the Run (1958) as Janitor
- Perry Mason (1957) as Noonan
- The Quiet Gun (1957) as Undertaker
- Outlaw Queen (1957) as Gamler
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self
- The Crooked Web (1955) as Ed - Stan's Partner in Drive-In (uncredited)
- The Life Of Riley (1953) as Herman
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Grimes
- Charade (1953) as Berg
- The Jazz Singer (1953) as Bartender
- Springfield Rifle (1952) as Cook (uncredited)
- Carson City (1952) as Henry
- On Dangerous Ground (1951) as George (uncredited)
- I'll See You in My Dreams (1951) as Burlesk Comedian (uncredited)
- Kentucky Jubilee (1951) as Mugsy
- International Burlesque (1950) as Comedian
- International Burlesque (1950) Writer
- Hunt the Man Down (1950) as Joe (uncredited)
- Mule Train (1950) as Joe - Barber
- The Grass Is Always Greener (1950) as Cooky
- Border Treasure (1950) as Pokey
- Knock on Any Door (1949) as Carl Swanson - Bartender (uncredited)
- Deputy Marshal (1949) as Hotel Clerk
- Loaded Pistols (1948) as Sam Gardner
- Big Town Scandal (1948) as Louie Snead
- Thunder in the Pines (1948) as Bernard, the Bartender
- Brute Force (1947) as Muggsy
- High Wall (1947) as Henry Cronner
- Big Town After Dark (1947) as Louie Snead
- The Trespasser (1947) as Bartender
- Shoot to Kill (1947) as Charlie Gill
- Joe Palooka in the Knockout (1947) as Russell
- My Brother Talks to Horses (1947) as Schuyler (uncredited)
- I Cover Big Town (1947) as Louis Murkil
- Little Miss Broadway (1947) as Mack Truck
- Gas House Kids Go West (1947) as Steve
- The Killers (1946) as Charleston
- The Virginian (1946) as Baldy
- Two Sisters from Boston (1946) as Singing Waiter (uncredited)
- Bowery Bombshell (1946) as Street Cleaner
- No Leave, No Love (1946) as Ben
- The Falcon's Alibi (1946) as Goldie Locke
- Thrill of a Romance (1945) as Oscar
- High Powered (1945) as Short Bald Man at Dance
- Sensation Hunters (1945) as Agent
- River Gang (1945) as Organ Grinder
- The Big Show-Off (1945) as Voice Student
- The Mask of Dimitrios (1944) as Card Game Kibitzer (uncredited)
- Jungle Woman (1944) as Curley (archive footage / uncredited)
- Leave It to the Irish (1944) as Barney Baker
- Sweethearts of the U.S.A. (1944) as Clipper - 3rd Robber
- Captive Wild Woman (1943) as Curly
- Petticoat Larceny (1943) as Stogie
- Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher (1943) as Henchman 'Gimp'
- Kid Dynamite (1943) as Klinkhammer
- Tornado (1943) as Alvin
- Danger! Women at Work (1943) as Benny
- Gallant Lady (1942) as Baldy
- The Corpse Vanishes (1942) as Sandy
- My Favorite Spy (1942) as Kay's 2nd Taxi Driver
- Bowery at Midnight (1942) as Charley
- X Marks the Spot (1942) as Waiter at Diner
- Baby Face Morgan (1942) as Lefty Lewis
- The Lady or the Tiger? (1942) as The King
- Stardust on the Sage (1942) as Haskins
- Klondike Fury (1942) as Alaska
- Girls' Town (1942) as Dimitri
- Queen of Broadway (1942) as Schultz
- The Phantom Plainsmen (1942)
- Foreign Agent (1942) as Silly Drunk at Bar
- Jungle Man (1941) as Buckthorn 'Buck' the Guide
- Mr. District Attorney (1941) as Coroner's Messenger
- Puddin' Head (1941) as Broken Teapot Man
- Gangs Inc. (1941) as Scribbler, a Petty Forger
- A Dangerous Game (1941) as Ephriam
- I Killed That Man (1941) as Drunk
- Blonde Comet (1941) as Curly
- How to Hold Your Husband - BACK (1941) as Husband #2 (uncredited)
- What the Country Needs (1941) as Political Speaker / Singer
- Seven Sinners (1940) as Bartender
- Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) as Cafe Customer (uncredited)
- East Side Kids (1940) as Whisper
- Heroes of the Saddle (1940) as Night Watchman
- Boys of the City (1940) as Simp
- Water Rustlers (1939) as Mike - the cook
- Exile Express (1939) as Kentville Deputy Constable
- Overland Mail (1939) as Porchy
- Ride 'em, Cowgirl (1939) as Dan Haggerty
- Yankee Doodle Home (1939) as Song Writer
- The Headleys at Home (1938) as Vince Bergson
- The Singing Cowgirl (1938) as Kewpie
- Sunset Murder Case (1938) as Barney
- The Woman I Love (1937) as Mathieu
- Bank Alarm (1937) as Clarence "Bulb" Callahan
- Boots of Destiny (1937) as Acey Ducey- Sidekick
- After the Thin Man (1936) as Wrester's Manager (uncredited)
- Down to the Sea (1936) as Hector
- Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs (1936)
- Riffraff (1936) as Lew
- The Brain Busters (1936) as Vince
- Dancing Feet (1936) as Willoughby
- We're in the Legion Now (1936) as Spike Conover
- Yellow Cargo (1936) as Speedy 'Bulbs' Callahan
- Captain Calamity (1936) as Burp
- I Cover Chinatown (1936) as Puss McGaffey, the Bus Driver
- I Live My Life (1935) as Clerk
- The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935) as Fairground Fortune Teller
- Black Fury (1935) as Kubanda
- Princess O'Hara (1935) as Fingers
- Don't Bet on Blondes (1935) as Chuck aka 'Brains'
- Champagne for Breakfast (1935) as Bennie
- Pirate Party on Catalina Isle (1935) as Performer
- Streamline Express (1935) as Mr. Jones
- Just Another Murder (1935) as Vincent Smart
- The 9th Guest (1934) as William Jones
- Super Stupid (1934)
- Thirty Day Princess (1934) as Count Nicholeus
- Young and Beautiful (1934) as Sammy
- Madame Spy (1934) as Peter
- The Affairs of Cellini (1934) as Ascanio
- She Loves Me Not (1934) as Baldy Schultz
- Hell in the Heavens (1934) as Ace McGurk
- Two Lame Ducks (1934) as Vince
- The Secret Bride (1934) as Drunk in Diner
- Registered Nurse (1934) as Jerry
- Take the Stand (1934) as Tony
- Crimson Romance (1934) as The Courier
- Kansas City Princess (1934) as Quincy - Dynamite's Henchman
- No Ransom (1934) as Bullet
- Now I'll Tell (1934) as Peppo
- Man of the Forest (1933) as Little
- The Prizefighter and the Lady (1933) as Bugsie
- Sunset Pass (1933) as Windy
- The Girl in 419 (1933) as Otto Hoffer
- Made on Broadway (1933) as Snitz Lepedis
- Fast Workers (1933) as Spike
- The Big Cage (1933) as Soupmeat
- Hallelujah, I'm a Bum (1933) as Undetermined Secondary Role
- The Trial of Vince Barnett (1933)
- Air Maniacs (1933) as Comic Photographer
- Scarface (1932) as Angelo
- The Death Kiss (1932) as Officer Gulliver
- Horse Feathers (1932) as Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
- Tiger Shark (1932) as Fishbone
- Rackety Rax (1932) as 'Dutch'
- Flesh (1932) as Waiter
- Heritage of the Desert (1932) as Windy
- The Night Mayor (1932) as Louis Mossbaum, Tailor
- Ma's Pride and Joy (1932) as Sidney Goldblatt
- Scandal Sheet (1931) as Barrett, Convict Reporter
- Scratch-As-Catch-Can (1931)
- Side Show (1931) as The Great Santini
- All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) as Assistant Cook (uncredited)
- A Royal Flush (1930)
- Wide Open (1930) as Dvorak
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vince Barnett best known for?
Vince Barnett is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sixpack Annie (1975), Crazy Mama (1975), Anna and the King (1999), Mayberry R.F.D. (1968).
When and where was Vince Barnett born?
Vince Barnett was born on July 4, 1902 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on August 10, 1977.
How many credits does Vince Barnett have?
Vince Barnett has accumulated over 172 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1975.
What is Vince Barnett's background in cinema and television?
Vince Barnett was an American film and television actor born on July 4, 1902, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He initially worked as a screenwriter for two-reeler movies in the late 1920s. Barnett began appearing in films in 1930, playing numerous comedy bits and supporting parts. Some of his notable early roles include S...
Vince Barnett by the numbers
172credits
161films
11TV series
1930–1975active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Perry Mason (1957) as Noonan — aged about 54
- All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) as Assistant Cook (uncredited) — aged about 27
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Elmo — aged about 57
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self — aged about 52
- The Killers (1946) as Charleston — aged about 43
- Scarface (1932) as Angelo — aged about 29
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