P.J. Barry
PJ BARRY Although known mainly for his plays, most notably The Octette Bridge Club, which had a Broadway run in 1985, Philip James Barry has numerous credits as an actor and director, in theatre, film and television. In addition he has appeared in many TV commercials. Among Mr. Barry's many theatrical credits are And Fat Freddy's Blues which was the recipient of the HBO Award at the National Playwright's Conference of the O'Neill Theatre Center, and later selected for the Shelykova Festival of New Plays and performed in Russia; Heritage a play about the women in Lincoln's life; and several plays produced by The York Theatre Company in New York that he also directed. These include After the Dancing in Jericho, A Distance From Calcutta, and Down by the Ocean. Several of his plays were mounted at the Hudson Guild Theatre in New York where he was artistic director and staged over 40 productions. As an actor he has performed in regional theater along the East Coast, and on television most recently in As the World Turns, and Law & Order. Born and raised in Coventry, R.I., Mr. Barry started his career in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. He subsequently served in Korea during the war, entertaining the troops in variety shows. Bio as of November, 2009. American Theatre Wing programs, interviews and/or credits include: Working in the Theatre (video) Playwright and Director - September, 1992 - Watch now. Playwright and Director - April, 1985 - Watch now. Internet Broadway Database Listing (IBDB.com) Website: pjbarry.net