- Born
- Birth nameBernard S. Primus
- Barry Primus was born on February 16, 1938 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Grudge Match (2013), Righteous Kill (2008) and 15 Minutes (2001). He has been married to Julie Arenal since December 23, 1960. They have one child.
- SpouseJulie Arenal(December 23, 1960 - present) (1 child)
- Appears in many films with Robert De Niro.
- Frequently cast in Mark Rydell films.
- Played Sharon Gless's cop boyfriend Sgt. Dory McKennas who develops a drug problem on "Cagney and Lacey."
- He was considered for the role of Tom Hagen in The Godfather (1972) before Robert Duvall was cast.
- Taught acting and directing classes at the American Film Institute, The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, the UCLA campus, and at The Workshop in Maine.
- Primarily a dramatic support actor but has also doubled and tripled as writer and director.
- He studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village in New York City.
- I could easily have become a criminal if I hadn't decided to become an actor.
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