Barry Nelson

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Characters played by Barry Nelson

Ullman — The Shining (1980)

The Overlook Hotel manager who hires Jack as the winter caretaker.

Anson Harris — Airport (1970)

Captain being evaluated by Vernon on Flight 2.

Mr. Busch — Eyes in the Night (1942)

Minor character in the plot.

Jimmy Bond — Casino Royale (1954)

Combined Intelligence agent Jimmy Bond enters Casino Royale under fire from an assassin and is tasked with defeating Le Chiffre at baccarat. He meets his contact Clarence Leiter, encounters his former lover Valerie Mathis, survives torture, and ultimately shoots Le Chiffre.

Lieutenant Paul Scott — Undercover Maisie (1947)

Impressed police lieutenant who recruits Maisie as an undercover agent and falls for her.

Paul Clarke — Shadow of the Thin Man (1941)

An investigative reporter working undercover as a secretary's fiancé. He steals a gambling ledger, is attacked by a blackmailer, falsely arrested, and later cleared of suspicion as Nick clarifies the truth.

Dick Rumney — A Guy Named Joe (1944)

A deceased friend who greets Pete upon his arrival in the afterlife and helps him navigate the celestial environment.

Bob McKellaway — Mary, Mary (1963)

A publishing-business owner facing questions from the IRS, Bob is Mary's estranged husband and Tiffany's fiancé. He resents Mary's humor but still feels jealous when Dirk pursues her. After a conversation exposes the insecurities behind their failed marriage, Bob tries to keep Mary from leaving and ultimately reconciles with her.

Burt Wilson — Pete 'n' Tillie (1972)

Burt Wilson is Gertrude's companion and one of the hosts of the party where Tillie is introduced to Pete. Together with Gertrude, he attempts to fix Tillie up, helping initiate the relationship that becomes the central marriage of the story. The summary provides no further specific action for him.

Alex Swain — Seven in Darkness (1969)

The charismatic leader and a former doctor turned teacher for the blind. He harbors bitter resentment when Mark Larsen is chosen to lead the survivors out of the wilderness.

Bobby Crills — Winged Victory (1944)

Bobby Crills befriends Frankie Davis, Allan Ross, Pinky Scariano, and Irving Miller during their training to become Air Forces pilots. He is assigned to pilot training with Frankie and the others, sharing the group's experiences of success, failure, and tragedy as they work toward earning their wings.

Lew Rankin — Johnny Eager (1941)

Lew Rankin is Johnny's childhood friend and a subordinate in his gang. Frustrated by his secondary position, Lew begins plotting against Johnny, who responds by murdering him without remorse. His death demonstrates Johnny's willingness to destroy even a longtime personal connection.

Career Overview

Barry Nelson has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Shining with 1 titles. Signature works include The Shining, Casino Royale, The First Traveling Saleslady. 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
42
Birth Date
1917-04-16 00:00:00
Birth Place
San Francisco, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q443790), public domain (CC0).