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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 recording and later in the film of Jesus Christ Superstar .
Barry Dennen. Actor: Jesus Christ Superstar. Actor/singer/voice artist Barry Dennen possessed a sliver-eyed, sneering look and brittle, biting diction pattern that easily recalled the earlier flamboyant villainy of actor Jay Robinson.
- January 1, 1
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Burbank, California, USA
Sep 26, 2017 · Barry Dennen, who played Pontius Pilate in the original stage and film versions of Jesus Christ Superstar and earlier played a key role in Barbra Streisand ’s emergence from cabaret unknown to...
Best known for his nearly 40-year association with the musical sensation "Jesus Christ Superstar," actor-singer-voice artist Barry Dennen has a multi-media resume. Barry was born in Chicago; his family moved to Los Angeles when he was a child.
- February 22, 1938
- September 26, 2017
Sep 26, 2017 · Barry Dennen, who played Pontius Pilate in the original stage and film versions of Jesus Christ Superstar and earlier played a key role in Barbra Streisand ‘s emergence from cabaret unknown to...
He has to show up near the beginning of it to establish himself as a character and you’re interested in him. When he reappears in the second act, you know who he is and you understand what he is about. So that’s how I came into Jesus Christ Superstar, writing songs and being involved with a totally different project.
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Sep 27, 2017 · Actor and singer Barry Dennen has passed away at the age of 79 according to The Wrap. His death appears to be due to a brain injury he suffered back in June after a fall. Dennen was born in Chicago on February 22, 1938. As a child he and his family moved to California.