Baynes Barron (May 29, 1917 – July 21, 1982) was an American film and television actor. Born in New York. Barron served within

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as a sergeant in the 28th Infantry Division. Barron began his career in 1946, first appearing in the film '' The Secret of the Whistler''. He then made his television debut in 1951, making three appearances in the

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television series ''

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'' until 1952. Barron continued his career, mainly appearing in film and television. He was often cast in numerous roles including a starring role as Ace Benton in the 1959 film '' Speed Crazy''. Later in his career, Barron guest-starred in numerous television programs including ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. He also appeared in numerous films such as '' The Sun Sets at Dawn'' (1950), starring Sally Parr and Patrick Waltz; ''

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'' (1952), starring

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; '' Prisoners of the Casbah'' (1953), starring

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; ''

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'' (1954), starring

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'' (1956), starring

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; ''

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'' (1958), starring

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and '' A House Is Not a Home'' (1964), starring

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. Barron starred in the films '' From Hell It Came'' (as Chief Maranka), '' War Is Hell'', (as Sergeant Garth), ''

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'' (as Sergeant Mack Clyde) and '' Space Probe Taurus'' (as Dr. John Andros). In 1959, he starred in the television series ''

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'', where he played as Sergeant White. Barron died in July 1982, at the age of 65.

Selected Filmography

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'' (1958) (Season 3 Episode 32: "Listen, Listen...!") as Charlie the Bartender * ''

'' (1958) (Season 4 Episode 3: "The Jokester") as Bartender * ''

'' (1960) (Season 6 Episode 13: "The Man Who Found the Money") as Mr. Lent

References

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