Edgar Barrier

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Biography

Film, radio and television actor

  • Primary profession
  • Actor
  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 04 March 1907
  • Place of birth
  • New York City
  • Death date
  • 1964-06-20
  • Death age
  • 57
  • Place of death
  • Hollywood
  • Cause of death
  • Natural causes

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Screen and stage actor.

He was a member of Orson Welles Mercury Theatre group, and appeared in many Welles productions on the radio.

Played the policeman Raoul in Nelson Eddy - Claude Rains version of Phantom of the Opera , but better known for his suave villainy in fantasy costumers, often starring Jon Hall. He had one Shakespearean role on film - Banquo in the Orson Welles "Macbeth". His portrayal is often cited as the best of the supporting performances in that film.

Attended Columbia University.

Played "The Saint" Simon Templar on radio in 1945.

Mother: Rose Gerstenzang Bromberg.

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