George Barrows

1914-02-07 – 1994-10-17 (age 80)

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Biography

George Barrows was a prolific American character actor and stuntman who became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after "gorilla performers". While he played hundreds of small, often uncredited human roles, he is best remembered for appearing in more than 100 films and television episodes while wearing a custom-made gorilla suit

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George Barrows

George Barrows

Known For

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1939

as Minor Role (uncredited)

Hello, Dolly!

Hello, Dolly!

1969

as Policeman (uncredited)

Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

1959

as Furniture Mover

Hacksaw

Hacksaw

1971

as Olney Curtis

Spider-Man Strikes Back

Spider-Man Strikes Back

1978

as Guard

Son of Ali Baba

Son of Ali Baba

1952

as Villager (uncredited)

Silver River

Silver River

1948

as Townsman (uncredited)

Gorilla at Large

Gorilla at Large

1954

as Goliath the Gorilla (uncredited)

The Frisco Kid

The Frisco Kid

1979

as Ticket Purchaser

The Red Ball Express

The Red Ball Express

1952

as Soldier in Bistro (uncredited)

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

1946

as Crewman (uncredited)

Les Miserables

Les Miserables

1952

as Gendarme (uncredited)

Timber Country Trouble

Timber Country Trouble

1955

as LaFarge, the foreman

The Street with No Name

The Street with No Name

1948

as Bouncer at Gym (Uncredited)

Wake of the Red Witch

Wake of the Red Witch

1948

as Seaman

M

1951

as Policeman (uncredited)

Seven Sinners

Seven Sinners

1940

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Tarzan and the Slave Girl

Tarzan and the Slave Girl

1950

The Exile

The Exile

1947

as Loyalist (uncredited)

The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini

The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini

1966

as Monstro