Barry Jenner

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Barry Jenner
Born
Barry Francis Jenner

(1941-01-14)January 14, 1941
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 9, 2016(2016-08-09) (aged 75)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater West Chester University
Occupations
Years active1974–2016
Known for
Spouses
  • Susan Harney
    (m. 1980;div. 1990)
  • Suzanne Hunt
    (m. 2001)
Children2
Website barryjenner.com

Barry Francis Jenner (January 14, 1941 – August 9, 2016) was an American actor, known for his roles as Dr. Jerry Kenderson in Dallas and as Admiral William Ross in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine .

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Early life

Jenner was born January 14, 1941, [1] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [2] [3] He began acting during his college years at West Chester University, in Pennsylvania. [4] After graduation, Jenner moved to New York City where he found roles in Club Champion’s Widow, opposite Maureen Stapleton, [5] and Put Them All Together with Mariette Hartley. [6] Along with Olympia Dukakis, he was a founding member of the innovative Whole Theatre Company where he starred opposite Dukakis in Long Day’s Journey Into Night. Jenner also received wide acclaim as the self-destructive pitcher in Jonathan Reynolds' hit play, Yanks 3, Detroit 0, Top of the Seventh, directed by Alan Arkin at New York City’s American Place Theatre. [7]

Career

Jenner served as a Los Angeles Police Department reserve officer for 21 years. [8] He had early roles on two daytime programs, as Tony Cooper on Somerset (1974–76) and as Evan Webster on Another World (1976–77), [9] [10] where he was involved with Olive Gordon (Jennifer Leak) in an infamous storyline plot to kill long-time character John Randolph (Michael M. Ryan). In 1981, Jenner appeared in several episodes of Knots Landing as Jeff Cunningham, the ex-husband of Abby Cunningham (Donna Mills). [11] He later had a recurring role as Dr. Jerry Kenderson on Dallas (1984–1986). [12] Also in the 1980s, Jenner was a frequent celebrity guest on the $100,000 Pyramid game show appearing from 1986-1991. [11] [13] [14] He is the only celebrity to assist in winning the $100,000 on both the Dick Clark and John Davidson incarnations of the game show. Besides that, Jenner appeared on Super Password with Lindsay Bloom, Abby Dalton and Bert Convy in 1986. [2] [3]

Jenner made guest appearances in other series such as Good Morning, Miss Bliss , Barnaby Jones , Highway to Heaven , Falcon Crest , Hart to Hart , Matlock , V , Silk Stalkings , and Walker, Texas Ranger . [14] [15] Jenner was best known for his recurring role as Carl Winslow's boss Lt. Lou Murtaugh on Family Matters from 1990 to 1992. Jenner had a recurring role on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Admiral William Ross, appearing in twelve episodes of the series. From 1996 to 1998, he co-starred in the short-lived sitcom Something So Right . [8] Jenner lent his voice to the video game Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Dominion Wars . He was a popular figure on the convention circuit. [16]

In a 1999 episode of the animated television series King of the Hill , Jenner is awarded a plot in the Texas State Cemetery for his appearances on Dallas.

Personal life and death

Jenner married Susan Harney on May 23, 1980 and later divorced. [17] Jenner married actress Suzanne Hunt on April 1, 2001. They appeared together in the film Popcorn in 1991 and were together for more than 25 years. Barry and Suzanne had two sons, Ashley and Christian. [4] [8] In films, Jenner played the role of Lieutenant James Bradley in the sci-fi spoof, Popcorn, starring opposite his actress wife, Suzanne. [8] He died on August 9, 2016, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 75. [12] [2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1981 Looker Commercial Producer Science fiction film written and directed by Michael Crichton [18]
1988 The Boost Billy Drama film directed by Harold Becker [19]
1991 Popcorn Lt. Bradley Comedy horror film directed by Mark Herrier [20]
2013 Enough Said Crying Guy Romantic comedy-drama film written & directed by Nicole Holofcener [21]
Defending SantaHarryDrama–fantasy family film directed by Brian Skiba [22]
Time CapsuleJason Short comedy-drama film written & directed by Vivian Chen.
2014Blue JayMartyShort drama–family film written & directed by Robert Burdsall.
2016The CaretakerRawdilly Horrorthriller film directed by Jeff Prugh

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1974–76 Somerset Tony Cooper #3Contract role
1976–77 Another World Evan Webster Contract role
1979 Barnaby Jones Alan RogersEpisode: "The Protectors" (S 7:Ep 18)
1980 Hart to Hart Warren KellerEpisode: "Color Jennifer Dead" (S 1:Ep 12)
1981Fly Away HomeSgt. Downs Made-for-TV-Movie directed by Paul Krasny [23]
Knots Landing Jeff Cunningham Recurring
1983 Hotel KramerEpisode: "Charades" (S 1:Ep 3)
1984 Remington Steele Edward Lawton / Eddie LucasEpisode: "Elementary Steele" (S 2:Ep 21)
V Visitor Bridge TechnicianEpisode: "Dreadnaught" (S 1:Ep 2)
1984–86 Dallas Dr. Jerry Kenderson Recurring
1985 Days of Our Lives Matt MacKenzieEpisode: "February 19, 1985" (S 19:Ep 31)
Fame Jim LairdEpisode: "Reflections" (S 4:Ep 22)
Simon & Simon Warden LathamEpisode: "Reunion at Alcatraz" (S 5:Ep 7)
Highway to Heaven Wes FowlerEpisode: "The Secret" (S 2:Ep 9)
1986–91 The $10,000 Pyramid Himself25 episodes
1986 If Tomorrow Comes Zeller
[24] [25]
Celebrity Double Talk HimselfEpisodes: (S 1:Eps 6–10 & 71–75)
Matlock Mark HarrisEpisode: "Santa Claus" (S 1:Ep 12)
Super Password HimselfEpisodes: (S 2:Eps 153–157 & 217–221)
1986–88 The $25,000 Pyramid Himself25 episodes
1987 1st & Ten DaveEpisode: "Land of the Free" (S 4:Ep 11)
Starman Tom KendallEpisode: "Fathers and Sons" (S 1:Ep 19)
St. Elsewhere Dr. Larry SandersEpisode: "The He-Man Woman Hater's Club" (S 6:Ep 6)
HotelRichard LarsonEpisode: "Fallen Angel" (S 5:Ep 9)
1988 Hunter Lt. LarsonEpisodes:
  • "Naked Justice: Part 1" (S 4:Ep 14)
  • "Naked Justice: Part 2" (S 4:Ep 15)
Duet Senator Jim GrathEpisode: "The Candidate" (S 2:Ep 16)
The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story Ben Zimmerman Made-for-TV-Movie directed by Paul Wendkos [26]
Family Ties David CampbellEpisode: "Designing Woman" (S 7:Ep 2)
Good Morning, Miss Bliss BrianEpisode: "Summer Love" (S 1:Ep 1–Pilot)
1989 Falcon Crest Prosecuting Attorney LoomisEpisodes:
  • "Ties That Bind" (S 8:Ep 20)
  • "The Last Laugh" (S 8:Ep 21)
Mr. Belvedere Man #2Episode: "Fear of Flying" (S 6:Ep 5)
MatlockDonald MarchEpisode: "The Ex" (S 4:Ep 5)
1990 Guns of Paradise Judge MelbourneEpisode: "Till Death Do Us Part" (S 2:Ep 15)
1990–92 Family Matters Lou Murtaugh Recurring
1991 The Hogan Family Dr. Gary McCallEpisode: "Isn't It Romantic?" (S 6:Ep 12)
1993 Silk Stalkings BertEpisode: "Giant Steps" (S 2:Ep 20)
1994 Walker, Texas Ranger Frank SwainEpisode: "Silk Dreams" (S 3:Ep 3)
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters TravelerEpisode: "Monster Make-Over/Airplane, a Wing and a Scare" (S 1:Ep 4)
Silk StalkingsRobEpisode: "Time Share" (S 4:Ep 11)
1996–98 Something So Right Sheldon KramerContract role
1996 JAG Captain EvansEpisode: "Ares" (S 1:Ep 21)
1997 Mike Hammer, Private Eye Johnny PalmieriEpisode: "False Truths" (S 1:Ep 5)
1997–99 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Admiral William Ross Recurring
1998JAGNorman DelaporteEpisode: "Mr. Rabb Goes to Washington" (S 4:Ep 8)
2015ThrillzoneJohn CutlerEpisode: "Scissors Paper Stone" (S 1:Ep 11)

Deep Space Nine appearances

YearSeasonEpisode No.TitleRoleNotes
1997 6 1"A Time to Stand"Admiral Ross Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
4"Behind the Lines"Directed by LeVar Burton and written by René Echevarria.
5"Favor the Bold"Directed by Winrich Kolbe and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
199826"Tears of the Prophets"Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
7 1"Image in the Sand"Directed by Les Landau and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
2"Shadows and Symbols"Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
199916"Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges"Directed by David Livingston and written by Ronald D. Moore.
18"Til Death Do Us Part"Directed by Winrich Kolbe and written by David Weddle & Bradley Thompson.
20"The Changing Face of Evil"Directed by Mike Vejar and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
21"When It Rains…"Directed by Michael Dorn, teleplay by René Echevarria, and story by René Echevarria & Spike Steingasser.
24"The Dogs of War"Directed by Avery Brooks, teleplay by René Echevarria & Ronald D. Moore, and story by Peter Allan Fields.
25 & 26"What You Leave Behind"Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1994 Undersea Adventure VoiceAn educational software program developed by Knowledge Adventure for Microsoft Windows developed by Knowledge Adventure and published by IBM
2001 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Dominion Wars Voice of Admiral Ross Space combat/real-time tactics video game for Microsoft Windows developed by Gizmo Games and published by Simon & Schuster & based on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. [13]

Videos

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2001Air RagePilot Actionadventure video directed by Ed Raymond.

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