Tony Barrett

Tony Barrett
Barrett in Impact (1949)
Born
Martin Lefkowitz

(1916-05-24)May 24, 1916
New York City, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 1974(1974-11-16) (aged 58)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • producer
Years active1946–1974
Spouse
Stephanie "Steffi" Nordli
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(m. 1956)​

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.[1]

Early life

He was born on May 24, 1916, New York City.[1]

Career

Barret worked as a main producer and screenwriter for the TV show The Mod Squad.[2] He also worked as a screenwriter on the film Good Times starring Sonny & Cher.[3] As an actor, he appeared in the 1949 film Impact.[4]

Personal life

He was married to writer Steffi Barrett.[1] He died of cancer in Los Angeles on November 16, 1974.[5] He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Barrett (Tony) Papers". Online Archive of California. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "'Mod Squadders Success Story'". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. July 2, 1971. p. 2. Retrieved August 31, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "'Sonny and Cher Offer Good Times'". Movienews Weekly. The Los Angeles Times. May 26, 1967. p. 2. Retrieved August 31, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "'The Oyster At The Copley'". Daily News. Los Angeles, California. April 18, 1949. p. 22. Retrieved May 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "'Deaths'". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. November 18, 1974. p. 2. Retrieved August 31, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ 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.
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