Biography
Who is Barry Bostwick?
Early life and real name
Barry Bostwick Knapp Bostwick was born on February 24, 1945, in San Mateo, California. His mother, Elizabeth, worked as a housewife, while his father, Henry, was a city planner and actor. He grew up alongside an older brother named Henry. He attended San Mateo High School during his youth.
He later pursued higher education by attending United States International University in San Diego in 1967, focusing on acting. He also studied at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, graduating from its Graduate Acting Program in 1968.
Career highlights
Barry began his career on stage and performed as a circus worker for a period. He originated the role of Danny Zuko in the original Broadway production of Grease, earning a Tony Award nomination. He later won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in The Robber Bridegroom.
In film and television, Barry achieved lasting fame by portraying Brad Majors in the musical film The Rocky Horror Picture Show alongside Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon. He also starred as Mayor Randall Winston in the television sitcom Spin City from 1996 to 2002, appearing alongside Michael J. Fox and Charlie Sheen.
Television and film roles
Throughout his long career, Barry appeared in numerous television miniseries, including George Washington, A Woman of Substance, and War and Remembrance. He portrayed the first United States president in the CBS miniseries George Washington and its sequel, George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation.
His extensive television credits also feature guest appearances and recurring roles in programs such as Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Phineas and Ferb, Cougar Town, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He additionally hosted the annual celebration A Capitol Fourth on the National Mall for eight years.
Family and personal life
Barry married Stacey Nelkin in 1987, and the couple divorced in 1991. He married his second wife, Sherri Ellen Jensen, in 1993, and they share two children together.
In 1997, Barry was diagnosed with prostate cancer and underwent surgery to remove his prostate. He later received the Gilda Radner Courage Award from the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2004 for his openness regarding his health diagnosis.
Birthday and age
Barry Bostwick was born on February 24, 1945, which makes Barry 81 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Barry shares the date with 21 other famous people.
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