Walter Barnes
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About
Character actor who appeared in such films as High Plains Drifter and Westbound and in such TV series as Bonanza and Gunsmoke. He began as a professional football player and was recruited to western films for his tough and rugged appearance.
Before Fame
He played pro football for the Philadelphia Eagles during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Trivia
He played the role of Finn on the television series, Tales of the Vikings, from 1959-1960.
Family Life
His wife, Britta Barnes, was also an actor. The couple's two children, Lara Wendel and Michel Barnes, also pursued acting careers.
Associated With
He appeared in several Clint Eastwood films, including Every Which Way But Loose (1978) and Bronco Billy (1980).
