
T. Roy Barnes
- Date of Birth: 1880-08-11
- Date of Death: 1937-03-30
- Place of Birth: Lincolnshire, England, UK
Biography
Barnes appeared in over 50 films between 1920 and 1935, primarily in comedies. Barnes started his show career in vaudeville later turning to stage and film acting. During the 1920s, he often played "... Barnes appeared in over 50 films between 1920 and 1935, primarily in comedies. Barnes started his show career in vaudeville later turning to stage and film acting. During the 1920s, he often played "brash young go-getters" in supporting and leading roles. He’s best known for his roles as Buster Keaton's business partner Billy Meekin in Seven Chances (1925) and in W. C. Fields' comedy It's a Gift (1934), portraying an inquisitive Insurance Salesman. He retired from movies in 1935 and died two years later.

Seven Chances
Comedy, Romance • 1925 March

A Trip to Paramountown
Documentary • 1922 July

Ladies of Leisure
Drama • 1926 March

Hollywood
Comedy, Drama • 1923 August

Doubting Thomas
Comedy • 1935 July

Sally
Music • 1930 January

It's a Gift
Comedy • 1934 November

Souls for Sale
Comedy, Drama, Romance • 1923 April

Dangerous Curves
Drama • 1929 July

Chicago
Comedy, Drama, Crime • 1927 December