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Quote by Gene Barry

“I just wanted to be a guy who could earn a living as an actor, and I did that for a long time.”

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Gene Barry, an American television actor, was born on June 14, 1919, and passed away on December 9, 2009. He is renowned for his outstanding performances in television series, especially during the golden age of television from the 1950s to the 1960s. more

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