Barry Dennen
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1938 — Present
Actorwriter
Personal Info
- Born
- Feb 22, 1938
- Age
- 88
- Birth Place
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.[1]
LEGACY & ORIGINS
Born February 22, 1938
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died September 26, 2017 (aged 79)
Burbank, California, U.S.
Resting place Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupations
Actorwriter
Barry Dennen (February 22, 1938 – September 26, 2017) was an American actor and writer. He is best known for playing Pontius Pilate on the original 1970 recording of Jesus Christ Superstar as well as the subsequent 1971 stage musical and 1973 film adaptation.
He moved to London for 15 years and in 1968 landed the starring role of the master of ceremonies in the London West End version of Cabaret. In 1970, he played Pontius Pilate on the album of Jesus Christ Superstar, and he played the same role in the Broadway production (1971). In the same year, he played Mendel in Norman Jewison's film of Fiddler on the Roof. According to Dennen's website, he suggested to Jewison that he direct a film version of Jesus Christ Superstar. Jewison did so, and Dennen played Pilate again (1973).
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died September 26, 2017 (aged 79)
Burbank, California, U.S.
Resting place Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupations
Actorwriter
Barry Dennen (February 22, 1938 – September 26, 2017) was an American actor and writer. He is best known for playing Pontius Pilate on the original 1970 recording of Jesus Christ Superstar as well as the subsequent 1971 stage musical and 1973 film adaptation.
He moved to London for 15 years and in 1968 landed the starring role of the master of ceremonies in the London West End version of Cabaret. In 1970, he played Pontius Pilate on the album of Jesus Christ Superstar, and he played the same role in the Broadway production (1971). In the same year, he played Mendel in Norman Jewison's film of Fiddler on the Roof. According to Dennen's website, he suggested to Jewison that he direct a film version of Jesus Christ Superstar. Jewison did so, and Dennen played Pilate again (1973).
Life & Career Details
Born February 22, 1938
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died September 26, 2017 (aged 79)
Burbank, California, U.S.
Resting place Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupations
Actorwriter
Barry Dennen (February 22, 1938 – September 26, 2017) was an American actor and writer. He is best known for playing Pontius Pilate on the original 1970 recording of Jesus Christ Superstar as well as the subsequent 1971 stage musical and 1973 film adaptation.
He moved to London for 15 years and in 1968 landed the starring role of the master of ceremonies in the London West End version of Cabaret. In 1970, he played Pontius Pilate on the album of Jesus Christ Superstar, and he played the same role in the Broadway production (1971). In the same year, he played Mendel in Norman Jewison's film of Fiddler on the Roof. According to Dennen's website, he suggested to Jewison that he direct a film version of Jesus Christ Superstar. Jewison did so, and Dennen played Pilate again (1973).
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died September 26, 2017 (aged 79)
Burbank, California, U.S.
Resting place Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupations
Actorwriter
Barry Dennen (February 22, 1938 – September 26, 2017) was an American actor and writer. He is best known for playing Pontius Pilate on the original 1970 recording of Jesus Christ Superstar as well as the subsequent 1971 stage musical and 1973 film adaptation.
He moved to London for 15 years and in 1968 landed the starring role of the master of ceremonies in the London West End version of Cabaret. In 1970, he played Pontius Pilate on the album of Jesus Christ Superstar, and he played the same role in the Broadway production (1971). In the same year, he played Mendel in Norman Jewison's film of Fiddler on the Roof. According to Dennen's website, he suggested to Jewison that he direct a film version of Jesus Christ Superstar. Jewison did so, and Dennen played Pilate again (1973).
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