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Barry Knapp Bostwick (born February 24, 1945) is an American actor widely recognized for his roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and the sitcom Spin City (1996–2002). Besides his work in TV and movies, Bostwick has a considerable background in musical theatre, even winning a Tony Award for The Robber Bridegroom and performing as Danny Zuko in Grease's original production. Born and raised in San Mateo, California, he began his acting career in San Diego's United States International University in 1967. In his early career, Bostwick was also part of "First National Nothing" and a pop band called The Klowns.
He replaced C.C. Courtney in the musical Salvation and took up leading roles in various mini-series such as George Washington and its sequel, A Woman of Substance, War and Remembrance, and Till We Meet Again. Moreover, he hosted the nationally televised annual Capitol Fourth celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for eight consecutive years. His portrayal of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer in Scrubs in 2003 reflects his real-life struggle with the disease. Bostwick's recent work includes a starring role in the short film Molly Robber and portraying Collin Winthrop in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, in addition to making notable guest appearances in several other TV series.
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Given Name: Barry Knapp Bostwick
Born: San Mateo, California, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: February 24, 1945
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1967-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Stacey Nelkin, Sherri Jensen
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Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
Self
Sane Inside Insanity - The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror
Self
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
Love, Danielle
Bryce Bledsoe
2020
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Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Self
Molly Robber
Ron "Dad"
2019
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Santa Claus
The Field
George
Grand-Daddy Day Care
Dynamite Dan North
Undercover Brother 2
The Man
Christmas in Louisiana
Timothy
2017
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Alan Wolf
A Mermaid’s Tale
Art
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again
Bill Haywith
Christmas in Mississippi
Mr. Kriss
2016
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The Watchword
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The Senator
The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave
Grandpa (voice)
2015
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Sorrell Reskov
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Lance
Love Under the Stars
Walt Godfrey
Helen Keller vs. Nightwolves
Jonathan
2010
Bedrooms
Roger
2010: Moby Dick
Captain Ahab
Secrets of the Mountain
Henry Beecham
Miss Nobody
Father Grisham
1995
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
Matt Sherry
The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show
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The Secretary
Eric Bradford
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Miller
1989
Parent Trap III
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Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon
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Spider Elliott
A Woman of Substance
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