T. Roy Barnes

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.

T. Roy Barnes's screen work to date leans strongly toward Comedy, a consistent thread across his credits so far.

T. Roy Barnes's most notable role to date came in Seven Chances (1925), where he played Billy Meekin, His Partner. He also appeared in It's a Gift (1934) as Insurance Salesman. Most recently appeared in Chicago (1927) as Reporter.

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