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Barry Bostwick

Barry Knapp Bostwick is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Mayor Randall Winston in the sitcom Spin City (1996–2002). Bostwick has also had considerable success in musical theatre, winning a Tony Award for his role in The Robber Bridegroom and performing the role of Danny Zuko in the original Broadway production of Grease.

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Born 24 February 1945 · Q809019

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Awarded Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (1977).
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2025· 3 entries

Oct 13, 2025Documented record69% confidence

The Macomb Daily: Barry Bostwick to appear with ‘Rocky Horror’ co-stars in Detroit to celebrate film’s 50th anniversary

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Sep 27, 2025Documented record69% confidence

Yahoo: Barry Bostwick Says He and Susan Sarandon Were 'Strangers in a Strange Land' Both On “and” Off Screen in “Rocky Horror”

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Sep 25, 2025Documented record69% confidence

Yahoo: 'Dammit Janet!' Barry Bostwick reflects on his 'Rocky Horror' breakout moment

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2024· 1 entry

Oct 24, 2024Documented record69% confidence

The Spokesman-Review: Barry Bostwick, of ‘Rocky Horror,’ talks tighty-whities, playing Danny Zuko ahead of Spokane stop as part of film’s 49th anniversary tour

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2022· 2 entries

Oct 5, 2022Documented record69% confidence

Digital Journal: Barry Bostwick of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ talks about the 2022 national tour

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Sep 10, 2022Documented record69% confidence

BroadwayWorld: Barry Bostwick to Host THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Pompano Beach Cultural Center in October

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2020· 1 entry

2020Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Bostwick executive produced and starred in the short film Molly Robber as Ron Baker, which won an Audience Award at the 2020 Austin Film Festival and was an official selection at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival

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2015· 1 entry

2015Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Portrayed Collin Winthrop, father of the Gig Harbor Killer, in the season-ending CSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode "The End Game

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2014· 1 entry

Feb 10, 2014Documented record69% confidence

BroadwayWorld: Barry Bostwick, Sherri Jensen at Inside Opening Night of CTG's 'VANYA AND SONIA' with Director David Hyde Pierce, Christine Ebersole, Kristine Nielsen & More Photo

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2011· 1 entry

2011Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Bostwick portrayed a small-town sheriff in the John Landis–produced thriller Some Guy Who Kills People

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2008· 1 entry

2008Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Appeared in an episode of TV series Ugly Betty as an attorney to the Meade family

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2007· 1 entry

2007Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Bostwick gained a recurring role, as Grandpa Clyde Flynn on the animated television series, Phineas and Ferb

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2006· 1 entry

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Bostwick replaced Peter Scolari as Mr

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2005· 1 entry

May 1, 2005Documented record76% confidence

Released album “Ellis Island: The Dream of America”.

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2004· 1 entry

2004Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Won the Gilda Radner Courage Award from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

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2003· 1 entry

2003Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Bostwick appeared on Scrubs as a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer, a disease Bostwick had in real life

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1997· 2 entries

1997Source gives the year onlyDocumented record72% confidence

In 1997, Bostwick was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and had his prostate removed in July of that year.

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1997Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Bostwick was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and had his prostate removed in July of that year

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1986· 1 entry

1986Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Portrayed Washington again in the two-part sequel, George Washington - The Forging of a Nation

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1984· 1 entry

1984Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Bostwick played George Washington in the CBS four-part miniseries on Washington's life

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1981· 1 entry

1981Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Bostwick starred in the TV series adaptation of the 1978 film Foul Play, with his role modeled after Chevy Chase's

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1977· 1 entry

Jun 15, 1977Documented record84% confidence

Awarded Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (1977).

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1972· 1 entry

1972Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Bostwick originated the role of bad boy Danny Zuko in the stage production of Grease, earning a Tony Award nomination for his performance

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1970· 2 entries

1970Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Was produced by Jeff Barry, and generated a minor Billboard hit single, "Lady Love

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1970Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

Bostwick was a member of a pop band called The Klowns, assembled and promoted by Ringling Bros

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1967· 1 entry

1967Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Majoring in acting, got his start on the Hillbarn Theatre stage now located in Foster City, and worked for a time as a circus performer

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1945· 1 entry

Feb 24, 1945Documented record86% confidence

Born 1945-02-24.

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