Tony Barrett

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]

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)​

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. "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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