Barry Corbin

Biography

Barry Corbin is an American actor whose start as a Shakespearean performer in the 1960s led to a screen career of sheriffs, military commanders and occasional villains. Born in Lamesa, Texas, he received his theater training at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. His best known part was Maurice Minnifield on Northern Exposure, a former astronaut and local business leader, and it brought him Primetime Emmy nominations in 1993 and 1994. Moviegoers remember him as General Beringer in WarGames (1983), John Travolta's uncle in Urban Cowboy (1980), and Clint Eastwood's costar in Any Which Way You Can (1980). He also appeared in Stir Crazy (1980), Six Pack (1982), No Country for Old Men (2007), and the miniseries Lonesome Dove. On television he appeared in Dallas, One Tree Hill, The Closer and The Ranch, and he voiced General Carville in the Command & Conquer video games.

85years old

Turns 86 on October 16in 3 days

Born October 16, 1940Lamesa
Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
Also credited as Leonard Barrie Corbin

Movie Career

Films: 54
Career span: 41 years1980 to 2021

Genres

Comedy48%, 26 films
Drama43%, 23 films
Romance28%, 15 films
Western19%, 10 films
Action15%, 8 films

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A change of course
Corbin started out in the 1960s doing Shakespeare, but nowadays he is more often cast as a sheriff, a military leader, or another authority figure, and sometimes as a murderous villain.
Beyond film
In 1994, Corbin provided narration for the TV documentary Moon Shot. It recounted the 1960s space race through the eyes of Deke Slayton, a Mercury Seven astronaut.
A change of course
Corbin serves as the signature voice for KPLX, a radio station in Fort Worth, Texas. He has also lent his voice to trailers and promotions for CMT and other country radio stations.

Barry Corbin movies on Netflix

Funny Thing About Love2021IMDb rating 4.7as Grandpa Joe
Eminence Hill2019IMDb rating 4.5as Noah
The Margarita Man2019IMDb rating 4.0as Chief Doyle
Trading Paint2019IMDb rating 4.5as Deputy
Brimming with Love2018IMDb rating 6.1as Walter
Farmer of the Year2018IMDb rating 7.1as Hap Anderson
All Saints2017IMDb rating 6.3as Forrest
The Valley2017IMDb rating 7.1as Gary
Last Man Club2016IMDb rating 5.8as Pete Williams
New Life2016IMDb rating 6.2as Oscar
Planes: Fire & Rescue2014IMDb rating 5.9as Ol' Jammer (voice)
The Homesman2014IMDb rating 6.6as Buster Shaver
Cinema Six2012IMDb rating 5.9as Roger
The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez2012IMDb rating 6.0as Walker
Sedona2011IMDb rating 5.8as Les
Bloodworth2010IMDb rating 6.1as Itchy
Ben 10 Alien Swarm2009IMDb rating 4.6as Grandpa Max Tennyson
Not Since You2009IMDb rating 5.4as Uncle Dennis
That Evening Sun2009IMDb rating 7.0as Thurl Chessor
Wyvern2009IMDb rating 4.8as Hass
Beer for My Horses2008IMDb rating 4.8as Buck Baker
In the Valley of Elah2007IMDb rating 7.1as Arnold Bickman
No Country for Old Men2007IMDb rating 8.2as Ellis
The Grand2007IMDb rating 5.9as Jimminy 'Lucky' Faro
Monte Walsh2003IMDb rating 7.1as Bob the Storekeeper
Hope Ranch2002IMDb rating 6.2as Shorty
Crossfire Trail2001IMDb rating 7.1as Sheriff Walter Moncrief
Held Up1999IMDb rating 5.2as Pembry
Curdled1996IMDb rating 5.9as Lodger
Solo1996IMDb rating 4.1as General Clyde Haynes
Career Opportunities1991IMDb rating 5.9as Officer Don
Conagher1991IMDb rating 7.2as Charlie McCloud, Stage Driver
Ghost Dad1990IMDb rating 4.4as Mr. Emery Collins
Short Time1990IMDb rating 6.4as Captain
The Hot Spot1990IMDb rating 6.4as Sheriff
Who's Harry Crumb?1989IMDb rating 5.9as P.J. Downing
Critters 21988IMDb rating 5.6as Harv
It Takes Two1988IMDb rating 5.4as George Lawrence
Permanent Record1988IMDb rating 6.4as Jim Sinclair
Stranger on My Land1988IMDb rating 5.6as Gil
Nothing in Common1986IMDb rating 5.9as Andrew Woolridge
My Science Project1985IMDb rating 6.0as Lew Harlan
The Jesse Owens Story1984IMDb rating 7.1as Judge
The Ratings Game1984IMDb rating 5.9as Colonel
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez1983IMDb rating 7.0as B. R. Abernathy
The Man Who Loved Women1983IMDb rating 5.3as Roy Carr
WarGames1983IMDb rating 7.1as General Beringer
Honkytonk Man1982IMDb rating 6.6as Arnspriger
Six Pack1982IMDb rating 6.1as Sheriff
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas1982IMDb rating 6.2as C.J.
Dead & Buried1981IMDb rating 6.5as Phil
Any Which Way You Can1980IMDb rating 6.1as Fat Zack
Stir Crazy1980IMDb rating 6.7as Warden Walter Beatty
Urban Cowboy1980IMDb rating 6.5as Uncle Bob

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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No Country for Old Men2007 Crime, Drama, Thrilleras Ellis
IMDb rating 8.21.2M votes
WarGames1983 Sci-Fi, Thrilleras General Beringer
IMDb rating 7.1123K votes
Critters 21988as Harv
IMDb rating 5.619K votes
Who's Harry Crumb?1989as P.J. Downing
IMDb rating 5.919K votes
Urban Cowboy1980as Uncle Bob
IMDb rating 6.519K votes
Stir Crazy1980as Warden Walter Beatty
IMDb rating 6.733K votes
Solo1996as General Clyde Haynes
IMDb rating 4.14.7K votes
Any Which Way You Can1980as Fat Zack
IMDb rating 6.123K votes

Most often with

Sidney Poitier directed two of these films, Simon Wincer two. Two actors appear in four of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Tommy Lee Jones

James Gammon

Pepe Serna

William Sanderson

Michael Madsen

Woody Harrelson

Sidney PoitierDirector, 2 films Simon WincerDirector, 2 films

Films together

Tommy Lee Jones4 films together, 1988 to 2014
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- The Homesman2014IMDb rating 6.6Corbin as Buster ShaverJones as George Briggs
- In the Valley of Elah2007IMDb rating 7.1Corbin as Arnold BickmanJones as Hank Deerfield
- No Country for Old Men2007IMDb rating 8.2Corbin as EllisJones as Ed Tom Bell
- Stranger on My Land1988IMDb rating 5.6Corbin as GilJones as Bud Whitman
James Gammon4 films together, 1980 to 2003
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- Monte Walsh2003IMDb rating 7.1Corbin as Bob the StorekeeperGammon as Fighting Joe Hooker / Albert Miller
- Conagher1991IMDb rating 7.2Corbin as Charlie McCloud, Stage DriverGammon as Smoke Parnell, Ladder Five Owner
- The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez1983IMDb rating 7.0Corbin as B. R. AbernathyGammon as Sheriff Frank Fly
- Urban Cowboy1980IMDb rating 6.5Corbin as Uncle BobGammon as Steve Strange
Pepe Serna3 films together, 1983 to 2019
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- The Margarita Man2019IMDb rating 4.0Corbin as Chief DoyleSerna as Jose Martinez
- Conagher1991IMDb rating 7.2Corbin as Charlie McCloud, Stage DriverSerna as Casuse, Ladder Five Rider
- The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez1983IMDb rating 7.0Corbin as B. R. AbernathySerna as Romaldo Cortez
William Sanderson3 films together, 1983 to 2003
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- Monte Walsh2003IMDb rating 7.1Corbin as Bob the StorekeeperSanderson as Skimpy Eagens
- Crossfire Trail2001IMDb rating 7.1Corbin as Sheriff Walter MoncriefSanderson as Dewey (the bartender)
- The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez1983IMDb rating 7.0Corbin as B. R. AbernathySanderson as Cowboy
Michael Madsen2 films together, 2016 to 2019
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- Trading Paint2019IMDb rating 4.5Corbin as DeputyMadsen as Linsky
- Last Man Club2016IMDb rating 5.8Corbin as Pete WilliamsMadsen as Stearman Pilot
Woody Harrelson2 films together, 2007
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- No Country for Old Men2007IMDb rating 8.2Corbin as EllisHarrelson as Carson Wells
- The Grand2007IMDb rating 5.9Corbin as Jimminy 'Lucky' FaroHarrelson as One Eyed Jack Faro
Sidney PoitierDirector, 2 films, 1980 to 1990
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- Ghost Dad1990IMDb rating 4.4Corbin as Mr. Emery Collins
- Stir Crazy1980IMDb rating 6.7Corbin as Warden Walter Beatty
Simon WincerDirector, 2 films, 2001 to 2003
All films by Simon Wincer
- Monte Walsh2003IMDb rating 7.1Corbin as Bob the Storekeeper
- Crossfire Trail2001IMDb rating 7.1Corbin as Sheriff Walter Moncrief
Also two films together38 more actors
- Lin ShayeSedona (2011) and Critters 2 (1988)
- Burt ReynoldsThe Man Who Loved Women (1983) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
- John TravoltaTrading Paint (2019) and Urban Cowboy (1980)
- Clint EastwoodHonkytonk Man (1982) and Any Which Way You Can (1980)
- Beth GrantSedona (2011) and No Country for Old Men (2007)
- Josh BrolinIn the Valley of Elah (2007) and No Country for Old Men (2007)
- Frances FisherSedona (2011) and In the Valley of Elah (2007)
- Virginia MadsenCrossfire Trail (2001) and The Hot Spot (1990)
- William SadlerSolo (1996) and The Hot Spot (1990)
- Hal HolbrookPlanes: Fire & Rescue (2014) and That Evening Sun (2009)
- Dabney ColemanShort Time (1990) and WarGames (1983)
- Jake BuseyLast Man Club (2016) and Held Up (1999)
- Tim ThomersonWho's Harry Crumb? (1989) and Honkytonk Man (1982)
- Jennifer ConnellyCareer Opportunities (1991) and The Hot Spot (1990)
- John Michael HigginsPlanes: Fire & Rescue (2014) and Monte Walsh (2003)
- John CandyCareer Opportunities (1991) and Who's Harry Crumb? (1989)
- George NewbernBrimming with Love (2018) and It Takes Two (1988)
- Rex LinnMonte Walsh (2003) and Crossfire Trail (2001)
- Tom SelleckMonte Walsh (2003) and Crossfire Trail (2001)
- Brent BriscoeBloodworth (2010) and In the Valley of Elah (2007)
- Terry O'QuinnNew Life (2016) and Stranger on My Land (1988)
- Jerry HardinThe Hot Spot (1990) and Honkytonk Man (1982)
- Dakin MatthewsGhost Dad (1990) and Permanent Record (1988)
- Ken PogueMonte Walsh (2003) and Crossfire Trail (2001)
- Wilbur FitzgeraldBen 10 Alien Swarm (2009) and Career Opportunities (1991)
- Macon McCalmanHonkytonk Man (1982) and Dead & Buried (1981)
- Terry KiserFarmer of the Year (2018) and Six Pack (1982)
- Marshall R. TeagueMonte Walsh (2003) and Crossfire Trail (2001)
- Sela WardNothing in Common (1986) and The Man Who Loved Women (1983)
- Buck TaylorTrading Paint (2019) and Conagher (1991)
- Christian KaneNot Since You (2009) and Crossfire Trail (2001)
- Greg SeranoBeer for My Horses (2008) and In the Valley of Elah (2007)
- Joanna MilesMonte Walsh (2003) and Crossfire Trail (2001)
- Georg Stanford BrownThe Jesse Owens Story (1984) and Stir Crazy (1980)
- Herta WareHeld Up (1999) and Critters 2 (1988)
- Myk WatfordBeer for My Horses (2008) and No Country for Old Men (2007)
- Kent WilliamsStranger on My Land (1988) and WarGames (1983)
- Margaret BowmanTrading Paint (2019) and The Hot Spot (1990)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.