Tony Barrett (born Martin Lefkowitz; May 24, 1916 – November 16, 1974) was an American actor, writer, and producer. He worked as a radio and screen actor, screenwriter, and television writer and producer.
Early life
He was born on May 24, 1916, New York City.
Career
Barret worked as a main producer and screenwriter for the TV show ''
The Mod Squad
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''. He also worked as a screenwriter on the film ''
Good Times
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'' starring
Sonny & Cher
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...
. As an actor, he appeared in the 1949 film ''
Impact
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* Impact (mechanics), a large force or mechanical shock over a short period of time
* Impact, Texas, a town in Taylor County, Texas, US
Science and technology
* Impact crater, a meteor crater caused by an impact event
* Imp ...
''.
Personal life
He was married to writer Steffi Barrett.
He died of cancer in Los Angeles on November 16, 1974. He was buried in
Forest Lawn Memorial Park Forest Lawn may refer to:
Cemeteries
California
* Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries, a chain of cemeteries in southern California
* Forest Lawn Cemetery (Cathedral City), California
* Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), California
* Fore ...
,
Hollywood Hills, California
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.
[Wilson, Scott. ''Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons'', 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.]
References
External links
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1916 births
1974 deaths
American male film actors
American male television actors
American male radio actors
Male actors from New York City
Deaths from cancer in California
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