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Barry Norton
Barry Norton

Barry Norton

Actor
51 years (Jun 16, 1905 – Aug 24, 1956)Buenos Aires, Argentina
Public film databases know Barry Norton as an Argentine actor, with a career better traced through credits than through interviews. 'Lady for a Day' sits in the filmography beside the rest. The record begins in 1926, at the age of 21. The workload is steady enough, if quiet: 89 credits. He turns up in 'Drácula' playing Juan Harker.
Public film databases know Barry Norton as an Argentine actor, with a career better traced through credits than through interviews. 'Lady for a Day' sits in the filmography beside the rest. The record begins in 1926, at the age of 21. The workload is steady enough, if quiet: 89 credits. He turns up in 'Drácula' playing Juan Harker.
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Around the World in 80 Days
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Around the World in 80 Days
Extra (uncredited)
★ 6.7
1956
Written on the Wind
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1956
The Square Jungle
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
★ 6.1
1955
It's Always Fair Weather
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1955
To Catch a Thief
Frenchman (uncredited)
★ 7.3
1955
White Christmas
Carousel Club Diner (uncredited)
★ 7.2
1954
A Star Is Born
Benefit Attendee (uncredited)
★ 7.1
1954
The Caine Mutiny
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
★ 7.3
1954
How to Marry a Millionaire
Plane Passenger (uncredited)
★ 6.8
1953
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barry Norton still alive?
Barry Norton passed away on August 24, 1956 at age 51.
What are the most famous roles of Barry Norton?
Barry Norton is best known for roles in Casablanca, Strangers on a Train, To Catch a Thief.
How many movies has Barry Norton been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1926), Barry Norton has appeared in 89 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Barry Norton's first movie?
The career of Barry Norton began with The Black Pirate (1926).
What is Barry Norton's most recent movie or series?
Barry Norton's most recent release is Around the World in 80 Days, which premiered on October 17, 1956.
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Barry Norton
Barry Norton
1905-06-16 · Buenos Aires, Argentina

Barry Norton (born Alfredo Carlos Birabén; June 16, 1905 – August 24, 1956) was an Argentinian-American actor. He appeared in over 90 films, starting in silent films from 1925 until his death in 1956. He is perhaps best known for his role as Juan Harker in Universal Pictures' Spanish-language version of Drácula in 1931, the English language role of Jonathan Harker originated by David Manners. Arriving in Hollywood in the 1920s, Norton first appeared as an extra in The Black Pirate (1926) but was soon cast in Fox Films' The Lily that same year. His big break came when he was given the role of Pvt. "Mother's Boy" Lewisohn in What Price Glory?, which turned out to be a huge commercial success. He landed substantial roles in Legion of the Condemned and 4 Devils (both 1928), which were also very successful. His acting was well received by audiences and critics at the time, and during the silent era he avoided being typecast as a Latin lover. One theater owner in Golden City, Montana said, "[Norton] has as yet to show me a bad performance. There's a boy that is a 'natural'."

In the early 1930s, Norton could still get leading roles in major films. Major Hollywood studios started producing alternate-language versions of their prestige productions, and he became one of dozens of Latino actors needed. Drácula was one of these films, but Norton also appeared in Spanish-language versions of Paramount on Parade (1930), The Benson Murder Case (1930), and The Criminal Code (1931). In a few cases, he appeared in both versions of a film. Examples include Storm Over the Andes (Spanish version: Alas sobre El Chaco), The Sea Fiend (El diablo del Mar), and Captain Calamity (El capitan Tormenta), the latter film reuniting him with Lupita Tovar, his romantic interest from Dracula.

In addition to roles in Spanish-territory films, he had roles in numerous major films, usually playing sophisticated Europeans. With the decline in Spanish-language film production in Los Angeles, Norton's opportunities for leading roles became less and less frequent. Though he had a pleasing voice, his Argentine accent seemed incongruous with his appearance. According to some sources, he never mastered English very well. In 1933, he secured what would be his last important role, playing Jean Parker's Spanish fiancé in Frank Capra's Lady for a Day (1933). Although he would continue to work for another 15 years, Norton's last credited screen role would be Should Husbands Work? (1939). For the rest of his career, Norton continued to reside in Los Angeles and obtain small roles in films. Many films he appeared in are now considered to be classics.

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