J.J. Barry

Characters played by J.J. Barry

Tex — Harper Valley P.T.A. (1978)

Tex is one of the two thugs hired to abduct Skeeter as part of the PTA board's attempt to manipulate the election. He helps assault and confine Skeeter at a nearby abbey, where the captive is given wine. Tex later remains in custody and reveals the board's involvement in the kidnapping plot.

Sal Devito — Dark August (1976)

A New York visual artist relocated to Vermont with his girlfriend. Following a car accident, he suffers physical ailments and paranoia about a curse. He accidentally injures Paul, crashes his car chasing a hooded figure, and is arrested after burning his studio. He later shoots his dog during a supernatural encounter.

Sal — Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)

Sal is connected to Jo Jo's club performance. After a show, Sal praises the act, but a dispute reveals that the performers have not been paid. Sal threatens them, adding conflict to the precarious backstage environment and putting pressure on the working relationships surrounding Jo Jo's entertainment career.

Career Overview

J.J. Barry has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work is anchored in the This Is Spinal Tap Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Dark August, Loose Shoes, Jokes My Folks Never Told Me. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
17
Birth Date
1932-04-25

Known For

Associated Universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q3156753), public domain (CC0).