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John Barbour(1933-2026)

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Producer
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John Barbour in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
John Barbour was born on 24 April 1933 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a writer and actor, known for The JFK Assassination: The Jim Garrison Tapes (1992), American Media & The Second Assassination of John F. Kennedy (2017) and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000). He was married to Sarita Ann Ferreira. He died on 10 May 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
BornApril 24, 1933
DiedMay 10, 2026(93)
BornApril 24, 1933
DiedMay 10, 2026(93)
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  • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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Known for

The JFK Assassination: The Jim Garrison Tapes (1992)
The JFK Assassination: The Jim Garrison Tapes
8.0
  • Writer
  • 1992
American Media & The Second Assassination of John F. Kennedy (2017)
American Media & The Second Assassination of John F. Kennedy
8.5
  • Writer
  • 2017
Ted Danson, Marg Helgenberger, Jorja Fox, and William Petersen in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.7
TV Series
  • Bernie Nash
Jerry Van Dyke in My Mother the Car (1965)
My Mother the Car
4.7
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • John Barbour's and Wm Shakespeare's Last Word on the Murder of JFK
    • Writer
    • 2023
  • American Media & The Second Assassination of John F. Kennedy (2017)
    American Media & The Second Assassination of John F. Kennedy
    8.5
    • written by
    • 2017
  • The JFK Assassination: The Jim Garrison Tapes (1992)
    The JFK Assassination: The Jim Garrison Tapes
    8.0
    • Writer
    • 1992
  • Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius
    8.2
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1982
  • Sarah Purcell, Byron Allen, John Barbour, Bill Rafferty, and Skip Stephenson in Real People (1979)
    Real People
    7.1
    TV Series
    • with
    • Writer
    • 1979–1980
  • Speak Up, America
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1980
  • Laugh-In (1977)
    Laugh-In
    7.5
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1977–1978
  • Jim Nabors and Frank Sutton in Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964)
    Gomer Pyle: USMC
    7.0
    TV Series
    • teleplay by
    • story by
    • 1967
  • Jerry Van Dyke in My Mother the Car (1965)
    My Mother the Car
    4.7
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1966

Actor

  • Jhon Jatenjor in Jhon Jatenjor's Interviews (2021)
    Jhon Jatenjor's Interviews
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Celebrity Guest
    • 2023
  • Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008)
    Breaking Bad
    9.5
    TV Series
    • Neighbor
    • 2011
  • Ted Danson, Marg Helgenberger, Jorja Fox, and William Petersen in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
    CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Bernie Nash
    • 2010
  • Joe Alaskey, Maureen Flannigan, Doug McClure, and Donna Pescow in Out of This World (1987)
    Out of This World
    7.3
    TV Series
    • John Barbour
    • 1987
  • Laugh-In (1977)
    Laugh-In
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Guest Performer
    • Regular Performer
    • 1977–1978
  • Liar's Club
    7.4
    TV Series
    • 1976–1978
  • Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson in Sanford and Son (1972)
    Sanford and Son
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Harry Monte - Game Show Host
    • 1975
  • Jack Klugman and Tony Randall in The Odd Couple (1970)
    The Odd Couple
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Moderator
    • 1974
  • William Shatner, Robert Reed, John Brascia, Robert Burton, Marjoe Gortner, Andy Griffith, and Marilyn Hearn in Pray for the Wildcats (1974)
    Pray for the Wildcats
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • Howard Norlan
    • 1974
  • Raymond Burr and Barbara Sigel in Ironside (1967)
    Ironside
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Moderator
    • 1972
  • The Governor & J.J. (1969)
    The Governor & J.J.
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Sidney Tempkin
    • 1970
  • Don Adams in Get Smart (1965)
    Get Smart
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Webster
    • 1969

Producer

  • 2 days
    Podcast Series
    • producer (english version)
    • 2023
  • The JFK Assassination: The Jim Garrison Tapes (1992)
    The JFK Assassination: The Jim Garrison Tapes
    8.0
    • producer
    • 1992
  • Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius
    8.2
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1982
  • That ... Quiz Show
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1982
  • Sarah Purcell, Byron Allen, John Barbour, Bill Rafferty, and Skip Stephenson in Real People (1979)
    Real People
    7.1
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1980
  • Speak Up, America
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1980

Personal details

  • Official site
    • Wikipedia
  • Born
    • April 24, 1933
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Died
    • May 10, 2026
    • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
  • Spouse
    • Sarita Ann FerreiraOctober 30, 1965 - May 10, 2026 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Christopher Barbour
  • Parents
      Angus Barbour Maclaren
  • Relatives
    • Margaret MacLaren(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Album: "It's Tough to Be White" (World Pacific Records).

Did you know

  • Trivia
    As the Critic-At-Large on KTTV, Channel 11, Los Angeles, he won a Golden Mike for his commentary about the Munich Olympics massacre.
  • Quotes
    [on At Long Last Love (1975)] If this Peter Bogdanovich fiasco were any more of a dog, it would shed.
  • Nickname
    • Johnny

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