Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actor, Director, Writer |
Birth Day | February 16, 1938 |
Birth Place | New York City, New York, United States |
Age | 86 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Citizenship | United States |
Education | Bennington College |
Occupation | Actor, director, and writer |
Years active | 1963–present |
Spouse(s) | Julie Arenal |
Net worth: $5 Million (2024)
Barry Primus, a highly talented individual recognized for his multifaceted skills as an actor, director, and writer, is said to have amassed a commendable net worth of $5 million by the year 2024. Hailing from the United States, Primus has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry through his extensive body of work. Having ventured into multiple facets of the industry, he has continually showcased his talent and versatility, consistently delivering exceptional performances on-screen, while also leaving his creative mark behind the camera. With a career spanning several decades, Barry Primus has undoubtedly solidified his reputation as a revered figure in the American entertainment landscape.
Biography/Timeline
Primus is primarily an actor, but he has also doubled and tripled as Writer and Director. He worked on stage for the first decade of his career. He gained some experience on TV in shows like The Defenders, East Side/West Side and The Virginian. He then made his screen bow in the Manhattan-filmed The Brotherhood (1968). Additional films include Boxcar Bertha (1972), Autopsy (1975), Heartland (1979), Night Games (1980), Absence of Malice (1981), and Guilty by Suspicion (1991). He had a recurring role on the CBS TV series Cagney and Lacey (1982 — 1988) as Christine Cagney's (Sharon Gless) boyfriend Sergeant Dory McKenna, whose drug Problem compromises his value as a police officer. He also guest starred in Murder, She Wrote.
After working as Director Mark Rydell's assistant on The Rose (1979), Primus increased his behind-the-camera activities; in 1992, he directed his first theatrical feature, the "inside" Hollywood comedy/drama Mistress.